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BMW 535

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

K40 DORMOT history

K40 DOR is a grey diesel BMW 535 first used on 2 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 168,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
168,155 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 DOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 DOR was last recorded at 168,155 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,118 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
6,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,155 miles
  • 2025 – 168,118 miles
  • 2024 – 168,005 miles
  • 2023 – 167,814 miles
  • 2022 – 167,488 miles
  • 2021 – 167,468 miles
  • 2019 – 166,450 miles
  • 2018 – 165,251 miles
  • 2017 – 160,543 miles
  • 2016 – 160,488 miles
  • 2015 – 153,790 miles
  • 2014 – 149,194 miles
  • 2013 – 140,054 miles
  • 2012 – 125,715 miles
  • 2011 – 116,617 miles
  • 2010 – 98,628 miles
  • 2009 – 84,673 miles
  • 2008 – 63,380 miles
  • 2007 – 38,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,155 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r floor covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryDid not lock on hand brake

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,155 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    168,155 miles
    Test number
    326564962667
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r floor covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDid not lock on hand brake
  2. Pass168,118 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    168,118 miles
    Test number
    119915393937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass168,005 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    168,005 miles
    Test number
    943090065277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass167,814 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    167,814 miles
    Test number
    543497960133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass167,488 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    167,488 miles
    Test number
    293999127191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass167,468 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    167,468 miles
    Test number
    481254729981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass166,450 miles (+1,199)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    166,450 miles
    Test number
    284752440882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass165,251 miles (+4,708)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    165,251 miles
    Test number
    996685110690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass160,543 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    160,543 miles
    Test number
    475219513102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass160,488 miles (+6,698)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    160,488 miles
    Test number
    597318499986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass153,790 miles (+4,596)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    153,790 miles
    Test number
    422815277491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass149,194 miles (+9,140)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    149,194 miles
    Test number
    888891624211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass140,054 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    140,054 miles
    Test number
    156164813216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail140,045 miles (+14,330)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,045 miles
    Test number
    545152113274
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChip w/screen repaired?.
  15. Pass125,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    125,715 miles
    Test number
    738450802243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail125,715 miles (+9,098)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,715 miles
    Test number
    809800602209
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  17. Pass116,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    116,617 miles
    Test number
    108577901280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail116,617 miles (+17,989)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,617 miles
    Test number
    316607301276
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  19. Pass98,628 miles (+13,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    98,628 miles
    Test number
    964605790118
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Fail84,673 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,673 miles
    Test number
    843096689245
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass84,673 miles (+21,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    84,673 miles
    Test number
    893056789287
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass63,380 miles (+24,822)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,380 miles
    Test number
    684984578212
    • NoteNOTE! emissions peak undetected,no speed peak detected
  23. Pass38,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,558 miles
    Test number
    584123287295
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about K40 DOR

Does K40 DOR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 DOR is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 DOR?
The MOT on K40 DOR is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 DOR done?
K40 DOR was recorded at 168,155 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 6,941 miles a year.
Has K40 DOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 DOR has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2013.
Has the mileage on K40 DOR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K40 DOR find?
K40 DOR passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r floor covers fitted; did not lock on hand brake.

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