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BMW 535

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

L5 YCCMOT history

L5 YCC is a grey diesel BMW 535 first used on 28 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 198,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

L5 YCC 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 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
198,703 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 YCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 YCC was last recorded at 198,703 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 2,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,168 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,535 miles
Average per year
10,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 198,703 miles
  • 2024 – 196,168 miles
  • 2023 – 184,498 miles
  • 2022 – 172,713 miles
  • 2021 – 160,503 miles
  • 2020 – 152,047 miles
  • 2019 – 140,612 miles
  • 2018 – 127,674 miles
  • 2017 – 118,899 miles
  • 2016 – 106,800 miles
  • 2015 – 95,353 miles
  • 2014 – 84,306 miles
  • 2013 – 72,297 miles
  • 2012 – 55,615 miles
  • 2011 – 40,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,703 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,703 miles (+2,535)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    198,703 miles
    Test number
    112739818107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass196,168 miles (+11,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    196,168 miles
    Test number
    713973041258
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass184,498 miles (+11,785)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    184,498 miles
    Test number
    512677623063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass172,713 miles (+12,210)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    172,713 miles
    Test number
    174909676065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass160,503 miles (+8,456)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    160,503 miles
    Test number
    349810579408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Pass152,047 miles (+11,435)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,047 miles
    Test number
    998020600408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,612 miles (+12,938)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,612 miles
    Test number
    186692360865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,674 miles (+8,775)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,674 miles
    Test number
    992058865558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,899 miles (+12,099)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    118,899 miles
    Test number
    744663870708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on both arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass106,800 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,800 miles
    Test number
    673387429005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail106,786 miles (+11,433)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,786 miles
    Test number
    469103397774
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass95,353 miles (+11,047)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    95,353 miles
    Test number
    596623705278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,306 miles (+12,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,306 miles
    Test number
    686591114258
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass72,297 miles (+16,682)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,297 miles
    Test number
    806567503220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,615 miles (+14,738)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    55,615 miles
    Test number
    125752192107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,877 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,877 miles
    Test number
    947495591102
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Questions about L5 YCC

Does L5 YCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 YCC is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 YCC?
The MOT on L5 YCC is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 YCC done?
L5 YCC was recorded at 198,703 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 10,961 miles a year.
Has L5 YCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 YCC has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2016.
Has the mileage on L5 YCC 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 L5 YCC find?
L5 YCC passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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