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BMW 535

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

K41 ROWMOT history

K41 ROW is a black diesel BMW 535 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 170,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

K41 ROW black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
170,767 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K41 ROW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K41 ROW was last recorded at 170,767 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 9,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,769 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,998 miles
Average per year
8,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,767 miles
  • 2024 – 160,769 miles
  • 2023 – 146,619 miles
  • 2022 – 129,924 miles
  • 2021 – 121,759 miles
  • 2020 – 116,323 miles
  • 2019 – 102,845 miles
  • 2017 – 95,675 miles
  • 2016 – 89,757 miles
  • 2015 – 82,922 miles
  • 2014 – 77,330 miles
  • 2013 – 69,572 miles
  • 2012 – 53,888 miles
  • 2011 – 49,153 miles
  • 2010 – 42,194 miles
  • 2009 – 33,306 miles
  • 2008 – 22,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,767 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Under vehicle trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,767 miles (+9,998)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    170,767 miles
    Test number
    226794360245
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,769 miles (+103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    160,769 miles
    Test number
    635081661705
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Fail160,666 miles (+14,047)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,666 miles
    Test number
    664561210274
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear-most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front-most inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,619 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,619 miles
    Test number
    677005185461
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail146,619 miles (+16,695)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,619 miles
    Test number
    943740572991
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass129,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,924 miles
    Test number
    539305751082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail129,924 miles (+8,165)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,924 miles
    Test number
    637823004072
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass121,759 miles (+5,436)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,759 miles
    Test number
    809116624010
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Front. Screen has large crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass116,323 miles (+13,478)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,323 miles
    Test number
    992776824273
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass102,845 miles (+7,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,845 miles
    Test number
    457704452073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWet Weather , Under Tray Fitted

  11. Pass95,675 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,675 miles
    Test number
    489019183412
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle trays fitted

  12. Fail95,675 miles (+5,918)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,675 miles
    Test number
    824003507995
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle trays fitted

  13. Pass89,757 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,757 miles
    Test number
    828236497115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail89,756 miles (+6,834)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,756 miles
    Test number
    916982629196
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass82,922 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,922 miles
    Test number
    975145777457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,921 miles (+5,591)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,921 miles
    Test number
    768424345276
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass77,330 miles (+7,758)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,330 miles
    Test number
    978992344292
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass69,572 miles (+15,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,572 miles
    Test number
    366393943415
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass53,888 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,888 miles
    Test number
    769024942249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,839 miles (+4,686)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,839 miles
    Test number
    689903142222
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  21. Pass49,153 miles (+6,959)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,153 miles
    Test number
    758902441215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass42,194 miles (+8,888)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,194 miles
    Test number
    444990040297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass33,306 miles (+11,029)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,306 miles
    Test number
    633952449223
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass22,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,277 miles
    Test number
    351073748220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K41 ROW

Does K41 ROW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K41 ROW is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K41 ROW?
The MOT on K41 ROW is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K41 ROW done?
K41 ROW was recorded at 170,767 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 8,612 miles a year.
Has K41 ROW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K41 ROW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on K41 ROW 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 K41 ROW find?
K41 ROW passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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