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BMW 535

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

L23 FKRMOT history

L23 FKR is a grey diesel BMW 535 first used on 18 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 166,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

L23 FKR grey 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 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
166,204 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 FKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 FKR was last recorded at 166,204 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 21,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,001 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
21,203 miles
Average per year
8,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,204 miles
  • 2024 – 145,001 miles
  • 2023 – 142,101 miles
  • 2022 – 139,023 miles
  • 2021 – 137,158 miles
  • 2020 – 135,236 miles
  • 2019 – 124,873 miles
  • 2018 – 118,498 miles
  • 2017 – 111,696 miles
  • 2016 – 91,166 miles
  • 2015 – 80,514 miles
  • 2014 – 63,154 miles
  • 2013 – 44,728 miles
  • 2012 – 40,205 miles
  • 2011 – 33,183 miles
  • 2010 – 27,342 miles
  • 2009 – 24,196 miles
  • 2008 – 20,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,204 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Plastic covers concealing testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,204 miles (+21,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    166,204 miles
    Test number
    689135970554
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,001 miles (+2,900)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    145,001 miles
    Test number
    230049518839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,101 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    142,101 miles
    Test number
    867545475991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,023 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,023 miles
    Test number
    393525808063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,158 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,158 miles
    Test number
    253611387266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,236 miles (+10,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,236 miles
    Test number
    324431706781
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass124,873 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,873 miles
    Test number
    128027531854
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail124,872 miles (+6,374)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,872 miles
    Test number
    989248765572
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass118,498 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    118,498 miles
    Test number
    405931335694
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail118,498 miles (+6,802)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,498 miles
    Test number
    931160538279
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass111,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,696 miles
    Test number
    334376009157
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers concealing testable items

  12. Fail111,696 miles (+20,530)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,696 miles
    Test number
    887608975408
    • FailureCentral Rear seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (5.4.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault dash (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers concealing testable items

  13. Pass91,166 miles (+10,652)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,166 miles
    Test number
    423161014305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,514 miles (+17,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,514 miles
    Test number
    997915575012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass63,154 miles (+18,426)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,154 miles
    Test number
    176609054428
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust clamp split but still holding exhaust secure

  16. Pass44,728 miles (+4,523)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,728 miles
    Test number
    946263233099
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass40,205 miles (+7,022)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    40,205 miles
    Test number
    576650642076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass33,183 miles (+5,841)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    33,183 miles
    Test number
    985305441054
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNoise from n/s/r suspension

  19. Pass27,342 miles (+3,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    27,342 miles
    Test number
    880971640083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass24,196 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    24,196 miles
    Test number
    763187749066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,296 miles
    Test number
    590360958078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 FKR

Does L23 FKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 FKR is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L23 FKR?
The MOT on L23 FKR is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 FKR done?
L23 FKR was recorded at 166,204 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 8,210 miles a year.
Has L23 FKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 FKR has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on L23 FKR 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 L23 FKR find?
L23 FKR passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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