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BMW 535

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

L66 AVRMOT history

L66 AVR is a black diesel BMW 535 first used on 25 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 188,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

L66 AVR 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 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
188,437 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 AVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 AVR was last recorded at 188,437 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 1,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,535 miles · 12 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,902 miles
Average per year
7,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,437 miles
  • 2024 – 186,535 miles
  • 2023 – 182,684 miles
  • 2022 – 176,726 miles
  • 2021 – 170,411 miles
  • 2019 – 161,426 miles
  • 2018 – 148,089 miles
  • 2017 – 136,902 miles
  • 2016 – 127,336 miles
  • 2015 – 114,899 miles
  • 2014 – 102,571 miles
  • 2013 – 90,327 miles
  • 2012 – 86,721 miles
  • 2011 – 77,695 miles
  • 2010 – 69,356 miles
  • 2009 – 58,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,437 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,437 miles (+1,902)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    188,437 miles
    Test number
    907425159020
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass186,535 miles (+3,851)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    186,535 miles
    Test number
    582624634060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass182,684 miles (+5,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    182,684 miles
    Test number
    633775234796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  4. Pass176,726 miles (+6,315)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    176,726 miles
    Test number
    692989076105
    • AdvisoryNo visible locking devices on brake calipers
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers over outer sills
    • AdvisoryUnderside wet when tested
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted

  5. Pass170,411 miles (+8,985)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    170,411 miles
    Test number
    288523857675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass161,426 miles (+13,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    161,426 miles
    Test number
    375582336189
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wear on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wear on edges

  7. Pass148,089 miles (+11,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    148,089 miles
    Test number
    361799485802
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRE INSECURE

  8. Pass136,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    136,902 miles
    Test number
    109290994416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail136,901 miles (+9,565)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,901 miles
    Test number
    345356088132
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass127,336 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    127,336 miles
    Test number
    689734600485
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  11. Fail127,336 miles (+12,437)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,336 miles
    Test number
    222901132781
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass114,899 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    114,899 miles
    Test number
    538155305283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail114,858 miles (+12,287)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,858 miles
    Test number
    908947995118
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass102,571 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    102,571 miles
    Test number
    648071494184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail102,571 miles (+12,244)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,571 miles
    Test number
    485121494194
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass90,327 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,327 miles
    Test number
    969580003222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,323 miles (+3,602)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,323 miles
    Test number
    789049393156
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass86,721 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    86,721 miles
    Test number
    238771942384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,611 miles (+8,916)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,611 miles
    Test number
    316386832325
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  20. Pass77,695 miles (+8,339)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    77,695 miles
    Test number
    237752731319
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side front tyre on legal limits on edge and wheel slightly distorted
    • NoteNear side rear tyre close to wear bars
    • NoteTyre pressure monitor light on in vehicle

  21. Pass69,356 miles (+10,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,356 miles
    Test number
    680640180276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass58,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    58,658 miles
    Test number
    104191369279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,658 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,658 miles
    Test number
    350980369483
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L66 AVR

Does L66 AVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 AVR is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L66 AVR?
The MOT on L66 AVR is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 AVR done?
L66 AVR was recorded at 188,437 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 7,856 miles a year.
Has L66 AVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 AVR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on L66 AVR 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 L66 AVR find?
L66 AVR passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: central rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

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