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BMW 535

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

L1 MYRMOT history

L1 MYR is a black diesel BMW 535 first used on 9 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 112,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

L1 MYR black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
112,961 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 MYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 MYR was last recorded at 112,961 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,957 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,961 miles
  • 2024 – 111,021 miles
  • 2023 – 109,297 miles
  • 2022 – 106,425 miles
  • 2021 – 103,535 miles
  • 2020 – 101,221 miles
  • 2019 – 97,655 miles
  • 2018 – 93,294 miles
  • 2017 – 90,192 miles
  • 2016 – 86,751 miles
  • 2015 – 83,260 miles
  • 2014 – 78,710 miles
  • 2013 – 62,126 miles
  • 2012 – 45,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,961 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front,inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,961 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    112,961 miles
    Test number
    245014530404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front,inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,957 miles (+1,936)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,957 miles
    Test number
    430664946268
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front,inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front,inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,021 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,021 miles
    Test number
    676763658639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,297 miles (+2,872)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,297 miles
    Test number
    288738900216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,425 miles (+2,890)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,425 miles
    Test number
    276176870475
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass103,535 miles (+2,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,535 miles
    Test number
    844622205076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass101,221 miles (+3,566)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,221 miles
    Test number
    708034971614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,655 miles (+4,361)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,655 miles
    Test number
    481074533313
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,294 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    93,294 miles
    Test number
    366198091151
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (front arms) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 245/40R18 RF (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail93,294 miles (+3,102)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,294 miles
    Test number
    405772265297
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside N/S and O/S (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (front arms) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 245/40R18 RF (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass90,192 miles (+3,441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,192 miles
    Test number
    635045212734
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush OSF/NSF lower front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit OSR/NSR lowest point on tyre 3mm 245/40R18RF (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass86,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,751 miles
    Test number
    912587164269
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  13. Fail86,751 miles (+3,491)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,751 miles
    Test number
    717263814001
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  14. Pass83,260 miles (+4,550)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,260 miles
    Test number
    735628635102
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake pads appear to be getting low
    • NoteVehicle tested under wet conditions

  15. Pass78,710 miles (+16,584)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,710 miles
    Test number
    246851944197
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass62,126 miles (+16,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,126 miles
    Test number
    137050403164
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass45,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,384 miles
    Test number
    156461002117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 MYR

Does L1 MYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 MYR is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 MYR?
The MOT on L1 MYR is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 MYR done?
L1 MYR was recorded at 112,961 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 4,966 miles a year.
Has L1 MYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 MYR has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 MYR 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 L1 MYR find?
L1 MYR passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front,inner.

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