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BMW 535

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

L88 LREMOT history

L88 LRE is a blue diesel BMW 535 first used on 21 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 115,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

L88 LRE blue 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 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,082 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L88 LRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L88 LRE was last recorded at 115,082 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 7,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,942 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,140 miles
Average per year
8,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,082 miles
  • 2025 – 107,942 miles
  • 2024 – 99,647 miles
  • 2023 – 89,399 miles
  • 2022 – 74,058 miles
  • 2021 – 57,615 miles
  • 2019 – 55,659 miles
  • 2018 – 47,681 miles
  • 2017 – 41,049 miles
  • 2016 – 29,488 miles
  • 2015 – 17,130 miles
  • 2014 – 14,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,082 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.

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Large sunstrip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,082 miles (+7,140)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,082 miles
    Test number
    657620920898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,942 miles (+8,295)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    107,942 miles
    Test number
    490052085490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,647 miles (+10,248)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,647 miles
    Test number
    122132994616
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass89,399 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    89,399 miles
    Test number
    421975815471
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Large sunstrip (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail89,390 miles (+15,332)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,390 miles
    Test number
    274303472804
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Large sunstrip (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass74,058 miles (+16,443)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    74,058 miles
    Test number
    837231745983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    57,615 miles
    Test number
    673498452613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,615 miles (+1,956)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,615 miles
    Test number
    348363924686
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass55,659 miles (+7,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,659 miles
    Test number
    985526177477
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass47,681 miles (+6,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,681 miles
    Test number
    666130286576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass41,049 miles (+11,561)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,049 miles
    Test number
    588038082651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,488 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,488 miles
    Test number
    978965148290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Fail29,488 miles (+12,358)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,488 miles
    Test number
    222121938013
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass17,130 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    17,130 miles
    Test number
    206463159114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,963 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    14,963 miles
    Test number
    677701364252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L88 LRE

Does L88 LRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L88 LRE is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L88 LRE?
The MOT on L88 LRE is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L88 LRE done?
L88 LRE was recorded at 115,082 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 8,698 miles a year.
Has L88 LRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L88 LRE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L88 LRE 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 L88 LRE find?
L88 LRE passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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