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BMW 535

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

L8 WUKMOT history

L8 WUK is a blue diesel BMW 535 first used on 16 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 95,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

L8 WUK blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
95,756 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 WUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 WUK was last recorded at 95,756 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 5,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,442 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,314 miles
Average per year
6,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,756 miles
  • 2025 – 90,442 miles
  • 2024 – 85,918 miles
  • 2023 – 85,897 miles
  • 2022 – 78,890 miles
  • 2021 – 70,638 miles
  • 2020 – 65,436 miles
  • 2019 – 58,598 miles
  • 2018 – 50,599 miles
  • 2017 – 44,510 miles
  • 2016 – 36,228 miles
  • 2015 – 27,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,756 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall has minor cuts / cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall has minor cuts / cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Engine covers under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,756 miles (+5,314)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    95,756 miles
    Test number
    297256292408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall has minor cuts / cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall has minor cuts / cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass90,442 miles (+4,524)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,442 miles
    Test number
    772524515949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,918 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    85,918 miles
    Test number
    817230944743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,897 miles (+7,007)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,897 miles
    Test number
    482129427409
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  5. Pass78,890 miles (+8,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,890 miles
    Test number
    851787487995
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted
  6. Pass70,638 miles (+5,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,638 miles
    Test number
    765723658630
    • AdvisoryEngine covers undertrays fitted
  7. Pass65,436 miles (+6,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,436 miles
    Test number
    922979157285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted
  8. Pass58,598 miles (+7,999)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,598 miles
    Test number
    986522462480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,599 miles (+6,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,599 miles
    Test number
    358938958282
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fittted
  10. Pass44,510 miles (+8,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    44,510 miles
    Test number
    555804398814
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass36,228 miles (+8,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,228 miles
    Test number
    892162334181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass27,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    27,438 miles
    Test number
    289317505406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 WUK

Does L8 WUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 WUK is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 WUK?
The MOT on L8 WUK is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 WUK done?
L8 WUK was recorded at 95,756 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 6,304 miles a year.
Has L8 WUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 WUK has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 WUK 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 L8 WUK find?
L8 WUK passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged side wall has minor cuts / cracks; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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