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BMW 535

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

L4 FGMMOT history

L4 FGM is a black diesel BMW 535 first used on 31 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 139,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

L4 FGM black 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 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
139,441 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 FGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 FGM was last recorded at 139,441 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 3,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,450 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,991 miles
Average per year
7,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,441 miles
  • 2025 – 135,450 miles
  • 2023 – 128,448 miles
  • 2022 – 121,872 miles
  • 2021 – 114,854 miles
  • 2020 – 109,099 miles
  • 2019 – 99,867 miles
  • 2018 – 96,858 miles
  • 2017 – 93,469 miles
  • 2016 – 88,238 miles
  • 2015 – 79,774 miles
  • 2014 – 72,151 miles
  • 2013 – 59,222 miles
  • 2012 – 51,627 miles
  • 2011 – 37,155 miles
  • 2010 – 29,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,441 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,441 miles (+3,991)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    139,441 miles
    Test number
    641368046648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,450 miles (+7,002)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    135,450 miles
    Test number
    858207965534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,448 miles (+6,576)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,448 miles
    Test number
    500654813073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,872 miles (+7,018)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,872 miles
    Test number
    301078193646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,854 miles (+5,755)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,854 miles
    Test number
    980539463472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass109,099 miles (+9,232)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,099 miles
    Test number
    173875180901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,867 miles (+3,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,867 miles
    Test number
    638978286546
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass96,858 miles (+3,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    96,858 miles
    Test number
    171982964748
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass93,469 miles (+5,231)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    93,469 miles
    Test number
    550647938128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,238 miles (+8,464)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,238 miles
    Test number
    971307359743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,774 miles (+7,623)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    79,774 miles
    Test number
    296022644311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,151 miles (+12,929)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,151 miles
    Test number
    556673004365
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCoolant housing ta top front of engine cracked at fixing
  13. Pass59,222 miles (+202)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,222 miles
    Test number
    598535403301
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  14. Fail59,020 miles (+7,393)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,020 miles
    Test number
    735719793210
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  15. Pass51,627 miles (+14,472)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,627 miles
    Test number
    908218502346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,155 miles (+8,101)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,155 miles
    Test number
    586279601316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    29,054 miles
    Test number
    100800310382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 FGM

Does L4 FGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 FGM is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 FGM?
The MOT on L4 FGM is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 FGM done?
L4 FGM was recorded at 139,441 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 7,249 miles a year.
Has L4 FGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 FGM has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2013.
Has the mileage on L4 FGM 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 L4 FGM find?
L4 FGM passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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