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BMW 535

Green and Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

MJS 359MOT history

MJS 359 is a green and black diesel BMW 535 first used on 14 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 273,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MJS 359 green 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 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
273,565 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
14,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MJS 359
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Green and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MJS 359 was last recorded at 273,565 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 13,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
260,229 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,336 miles
Average per year
14,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 273,565 miles
  • 2025 – 260,229 miles
  • 2024 – 245,254 miles
  • 2023 – 233,288 miles
  • 2022 – 223,324 miles
  • 2021 – 214,985 miles
  • 2020 – 207,426 miles
  • 2019 – 197,814 miles
  • 2018 – 188,420 miles
  • 2017 – 175,790 miles
  • 2016 – 158,689 miles
  • 2015 – 140,041 miles
  • 2014 – 114,948 miles
  • 2013 – 97,613 miles
  • 2012 – 82,013 miles
  • 2011 – 63,697 miles
  • 2010 – 49,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass273,565 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass273,565 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    273,565 miles
    Test number
    212073335303
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail273,551 miles (+13,322)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,551 miles
    Test number
    964641346016
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass260,229 miles (+421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    260,229 miles
    Test number
    712877164360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail259,808 miles (+14,554)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,808 miles
    Test number
    115133609630
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass245,254 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    245,254 miles
    Test number
    673828741549
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail245,254 miles (+11,966)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,254 miles
    Test number
    457246538794
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass233,288 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    233,288 miles
    Test number
    329585415518
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os lenses (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge base rubber showing (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail233,287 miles (+9,963)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,287 miles
    Test number
    498913890355
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os lenses (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge base rubber showing (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass223,324 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    223,324 miles
    Test number
    182224962994
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail223,324 miles (+8,339)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,324 miles
    Test number
    183647793105
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass214,985 miles (+35)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    214,985 miles
    Test number
    873857798802
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged glass slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail214,950 miles (+7,524)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,950 miles
    Test number
    770137557651
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged glass slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass207,426 miles (+9,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    207,426 miles
    Test number
    587086756220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass197,814 miles (+13)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    197,814 miles
    Test number
    236095634262
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Fail197,801 miles (+9,381)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,801 miles
    Test number
    839526588442
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  16. Pass188,420 miles (+12,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    188,420 miles
    Test number
    414971388159
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass175,790 miles (+17,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    175,790 miles
    Test number
    689302394389
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass158,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    158,689 miles
    Test number
    997446021169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail158,689 miles (+18,648)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,689 miles
    Test number
    889601070858
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass140,041 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    140,041 miles
    Test number
    325389665043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail140,032 miles (+25,084)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,032 miles
    Test number
    149058765498
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  22. Pass114,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    114,948 miles
    Test number
    739756354065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail114,948 miles (+17,335)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,948 miles
    Test number
    245136154012
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass97,613 miles (+15,600)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    97,613 miles
    Test number
    878971263063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have splits to inner sidewalls
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  25. Pass82,013 miles (+18,316)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,013 miles
    Test number
    455875362030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,697 miles (+13,934)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,697 miles
    Test number
    356932461090
    • NoteNSF tyre badly worn on edges
    • NoteOSF tyre badly worn on edges

  27. Pass49,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,763 miles
    Test number
    940691670095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MJS 359

What vehicle is registration MJS 359 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MJS 359 on a green and black diesel BMW 535 first used on 14 Mar 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MJS 359 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MJS 359 is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on MJS 359?
The MOT on MJS 359 is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MJS 359 done?
MJS 359 was recorded at 273,565 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 14,009 miles a year.
Has MJS 359 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MJS 359 has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on MJS 359 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 MJS 359 find?
MJS 359 passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 1 more.

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