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BMW 535

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

L15 ELWMOT history

L15 ELW is a grey diesel BMW 535 first used on 29 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 115,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

L15 ELW grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
115,042 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 ELW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 ELW was last recorded at 115,042 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 1,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,617 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,425 miles
Average per year
5,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,042 miles
  • 2024 – 113,617 miles
  • 2023 – 112,208 miles
  • 2022 – 109,414 miles
  • 2021 – 106,007 miles
  • 2020 – 103,240 miles
  • 2019 – 100,432 miles
  • 2018 – 92,724 miles
  • 2017 – 80,021 miles
  • 2016 – 72,747 miles
  • 2015 – 64,463 miles
  • 2014 – 57,502 miles
  • 2013 – 52,433 miles
  • 2012 – 48,127 miles
  • 2011 – 43,678 miles
  • 2010 – 36,089 miles
  • 2009 – 27,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,042 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,042 miles (+1,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    115,042 miles
    Test number
    538904866676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass113,617 miles (+1,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,617 miles
    Test number
    423754181289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass112,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,208 miles
    Test number
    907492231746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail112,208 miles (+2,794)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,208 miles
    Test number
    607740892779
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass109,414 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,414 miles
    Test number
    380476799339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,007 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,007 miles
    Test number
    542856052793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,996 miles (+2,756)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,996 miles
    Test number
    907518585923
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass103,240 miles (+2,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,240 miles
    Test number
    847698987589
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass100,432 miles (+7,708)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,432 miles
    Test number
    612677139624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,724 miles (+12,703)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,724 miles
    Test number
    594554602422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,021 miles (+7,274)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,021 miles
    Test number
    132110377797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,747 miles (+8,284)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,747 miles
    Test number
    809688808324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,463 miles (+6,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,463 miles
    Test number
    966549095144
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  14. Pass57,502 miles (+5,069)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,502 miles
    Test number
    698449264125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  15. Pass52,433 miles (+4,306)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,433 miles
    Test number
    335779173186
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing slightly low on outside edges
  16. Pass48,127 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,127 miles
    Test number
    108874062158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,678 miles (+7,589)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,678 miles
    Test number
    616055281149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,089 miles (+8,916)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,089 miles
    Test number
    631280060189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,173 miles
    Test number
    452083779124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 ELW

Does L15 ELW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 ELW is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L15 ELW?
The MOT on L15 ELW is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 ELW done?
L15 ELW was recorded at 115,042 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 5,360 miles a year.
Has L15 ELW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 ELW has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L15 ELW 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 L15 ELW find?
L15 ELW passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides.

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