BMW 535
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,498 cc
L20 DHDMOT history
L20 DHD is a black petrol BMW 535 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 125,305 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 125,305 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,800 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 DHD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 535
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 DHD was last recorded at 125,305 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 2,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 123,113 miles · 22 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,192 miles
- Average per year
- 1,800 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,305 miles
- 2025 – 123,113 miles
- 2023 – 122,091 miles
- 2022 – 122,077 miles
- 2021 – 121,775 miles
- 2020 – 121,028 miles
- 2019 – 120,104 miles
- 2018 – 118,282 miles
- 2017 – 118,007 miles
- 2016 – 117,729 miles
- 2015 – 115,471 miles
- 2014 – 112,536 miles
- 2013 – 110,392 miles
- 2012 – 106,939 miles
- 2011 – 102,031 miles
- 2010 – 96,606 miles
- 2009 – 92,720 miles
- 2007 – 91,369 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,305 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 14 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,305 miles (+2,192)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 125,305 miles
- Test number
- 897331879205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,113 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 123,113 miles
- Test number
- 701603863190
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail123,106 miles (+1,015)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,106 miles
- Test number
- 182870708629
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,091 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 122,091 miles
- Test number
- 204887626032
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail122,089 miles (+12)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,089 miles
- Test number
- 203716265886
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,077 miles (+302)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 122,077 miles
- Test number
- 505624612126
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in lower zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front/Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass121,775 miles (+747)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 121,775 miles
- Test number
- 493338602017
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass121,028 miles (+924)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 121,028 miles
- Test number
- 190020236922
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass120,104 miles (+1,822)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 120,104 miles
- Test number
- 794628588793
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass118,282 miles (+275)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 118,282 miles
- Test number
- 134679648914
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in lower zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked but still legible
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass118,007 miles (+2)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 118,007 miles
- Test number
- 435596455565
- AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked/damaged but readable
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chips (8.3.1a)
Fail118,005 miles (+276)3 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,005 miles
- Test number
- 218866006571
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked/damaged but readable
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chips (8.3.1a)
Pass117,729 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 117,729 miles
- Test number
- 933558789782
- AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked and rear deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryThe required Parking brake efficiency only just met
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in (8.3.1d)
Fail117,729 miles (+2,258)3 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,729 miles
- Test number
- 145420019363
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked and rear deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryThe required Parking brake efficiency only just met
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in (8.3.1d)
Pass115,471 miles (+2,935)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 115,471 miles
- Test number
- 316132958765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,536 miles (+2,144)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 112,536 miles
- Test number
- 696560254328
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass110,392 miles (+3,453)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 110,392 miles
- Test number
- 535871243310
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOffside Rear Side Light N/W
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail106,939 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,939 miles
- Test number
- 359740652393
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass106,939 miles (+4,908)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 106,939 miles
- Test number
- 779720552378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,031 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 102,031 miles
- Test number
- 397418191410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,970 miles (+5,364)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,970 miles
- Test number
- 825160491273
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Pass96,606 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 96,606 miles
- Test number
- 753102490205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,594 miles (+3,874)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,594 miles
- Test number
- 363058580415
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Pass92,720 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 92,720 miles
- Test number
- 622505539032
- NoteSlight play in the os rear anti roll bar link
Fail92,720 miles (+1,351)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,720 miles
- Test number
- 894125139055
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteSlight play in the os rear anti roll bar link
Pass91,369 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 91,369 miles
- Test number
- 561224177087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,369 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,369 miles
- Test number
- 461093977011
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about L20 DHD
- Does L20 DHD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 DHD is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L20 DHD?
- The MOT on L20 DHD is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L20 DHD done?
- L20 DHD was recorded at 125,305 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 1,800 miles a year.
- Has L20 DHD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 DHD has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L20 DHD 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 L20 DHD find?
- L20 DHD passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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