BMW 535
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,498 cc
L6 CAKMOT history
L6 CAK is a blue petrol BMW 535 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 91,018 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 91,018 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,573 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 CAK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 535
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 CAK was last recorded at 91,018 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 3,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,746 miles · 23 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,272 miles
- Average per year
- 1,573 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,018 miles
- 2025 – 87,746 miles
- 2024 – 84,653 miles
- 2023 – 81,762 miles
- 2022 – 80,222 miles
- 2018 – 79,777 miles
- 2017 – 78,918 miles
- 2016 – 78,273 miles
- 2015 – 78,101 miles
- 2014 – 77,692 miles
- 2013 – 77,051 miles
- 2012 – 76,544 miles
- 2011 – 75,619 miles
- 2010 – 74,954 miles
- 2009 – 74,076 miles
- 2008 – 70,432 miles
- 2007 – 65,192 miles
- 2006 – 59,058 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,018 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
21 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,018 miles (+3,272)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 91,018 miles
- Test number
- 798633444307
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass87,746 miles (+3,093)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 87,746 miles
- Test number
- 564120280112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,653 miles (+2,891)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 84,653 miles
- Test number
- 332987512518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,762 miles (+1,540)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 81,762 miles
- Test number
- 610722589512
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,222 miles (+445)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 80,222 miles
- Test number
- 681139958992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,777 miles (+859)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 79,777 miles
- Test number
- 978146686919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,918 miles (+645)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 78,918 miles
- Test number
- 959755623810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,273 miles (+172)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 78,273 miles
- Test number
- 713550179459
- AdvisoryFront number plate in poor condition
- AdvisoryO/s headlight dim
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryPlay in o/s/r anti-roll bar end link
- AdvisorySmall leak from o/s track rod end rubber
Pass78,101 miles (+10)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 78,101 miles
- Test number
- 588865945200
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail78,091 miles (+399)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,091 miles
- Test number
- 815696735222
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass77,692 miles (+641)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 77,692 miles
- Test number
- 988128244200
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass77,051 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 77,051 miles
- Test number
- 105062543293
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail77,046 miles (+502)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,046 miles
- Test number
- 567701443252
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass76,544 miles (+925)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 76,544 miles
- Test number
- 308070142454
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAirbag light is on
Pass75,619 miles (+665)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 75,619 miles
- Test number
- 265599591072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,954 miles (+878)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 74,954 miles
- Test number
- 254140800163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,076 miles (+3,644)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 74,076 miles
- Test number
- 153232789099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,432 miles (+5,240)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 70,432 miles
- Test number
- 563007508103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,192 miles (+6,134)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 65,192 miles
- Test number
- 103566007161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,058 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 59,058 miles
- Test number
- 292662306442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,058 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,058 miles
- Test number
- 641772406195
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about L6 CAK
- Does L6 CAK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 CAK is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L6 CAK?
- The MOT on L6 CAK is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L6 CAK done?
- L6 CAK was recorded at 91,018 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 1,573 miles a year.
- Has L6 CAK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 CAK has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2015.
- Has the mileage on L6 CAK 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 L6 CAK find?
- L6 CAK passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.
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