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BMW 535

Blue · Petrol · 2015 · 2,979 cc

L15 RASMOT history

L15 RAS is a blue petrol BMW 535 first used on 16 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 40,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

L15 RAS blue 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 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
40,898 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 RAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
16 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 RAS was last recorded at 40,898 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 3,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
37,380 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,518 miles
Average per year
3,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,898 miles
  • 2024 – 37,380 miles
  • 2023 – 32,524 miles
  • 2022 – 27,973 miles
  • 2021 – 24,108 miles
  • 2020 – 21,763 miles
  • 2019 – 19,073 miles
  • 2018 – 14,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,898 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lowest arm connected to shock (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 13 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,898 miles (+3,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    40,898 miles
    Test number
    573251129089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lowest arm connected to shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass37,380 miles (+4,856)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    37,380 miles
    Test number
    149889809530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass32,524 miles (+4,551)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    32,524 miles
    Test number
    613849034251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass27,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    27,973 miles
    Test number
    107481333211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail27,973 miles (+3,865)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,973 miles
    Test number
    713913390381
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lamps not working

  6. Pass24,108 miles (+2,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    24,108 miles
    Test number
    150615411105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass21,763 miles (+2,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    21,763 miles
    Test number
    140199912622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass19,073 miles (+4,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    19,073 miles
    Test number
    519773624873
    • AdvisorySlight condensation in both front head lamps

  9. Pass14,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    14,908 miles
    Test number
    357394103368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 RAS

Does L15 RAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 RAS is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L15 RAS?
The MOT on L15 RAS is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 RAS done?
L15 RAS was recorded at 40,898 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 3,720 miles a year.
Has L15 RAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 RAS has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L15 RAS 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 RAS find?
L15 RAS passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play lowest arm connected to shock.

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