
BMW 535
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
N5 LXJMOT history
N5 LXJ is a black diesel BMW 535 first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 196,639 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 196,639 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,086 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N5 LXJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 535
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
N5 LXJ was last recorded at 196,639 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 3,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 193,464 miles · 26 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,175 miles
- Average per year
- 8,086 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 196,639 miles
- 2025 – 193,464 miles
- 2024 – 191,423 miles
- 2023 – 184,046 miles
- 2022 – 179,215 miles
- 2021 – 172,711 miles
- 2020 – 163,021 miles
- 2019 – 153,848 miles
- 2018 – 143,983 miles
- 2017 – 134,084 miles
- 2016 – 127,420 miles
- 2015 – 119,615 miles
- 2014 – 112,042 miles
- 2013 – 103,279 miles
- 2012 – 95,975 miles
- 2011 – 85,964 miles
- 2010 – 73,898 miles
- 2009 – 64,284 miles
- 2008 – 51,848 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 29 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,639 miles (+3,175)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 196,639 miles
- Test number
- 314076190618
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass193,464 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 193,464 miles
- Test number
- 530775302310
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Fail193,462 miles (+2,039)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,462 miles
- Test number
- 424646830955
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass191,423 miles (+7,377)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 191,423 miles
- Test number
- 395410025407
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass184,046 miles (+4,831)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 184,046 miles
- Test number
- 978684491332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass179,215 miles (+55)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 179,215 miles
- Test number
- 911692160573
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail179,160 miles (+6,449)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,160 miles
- Test number
- 601385670589
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass172,711 miles (+9,690)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 172,711 miles
- Test number
- 241416241254
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass163,021 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 163,021 miles
- Test number
- 694227425304
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral seat belt casing missing
- AdvisoryFull undertrays fitted
Fail163,011 miles (+9,163)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,011 miles
- Test number
- 514805412848
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral seat belt casing missing
- AdvisoryFull undertrays fitted
Pass153,848 miles (+19)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 153,848 miles
- Test number
- 330506923133
- AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt buckle casing missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail153,829 miles (+9,846)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,829 miles
- Test number
- 349323123675
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt buckle casing missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass143,983 miles (+14)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 143,983 miles
- Test number
- 753042468245
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail143,969 miles (+9,885)5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,969 miles
- Test number
- 622015159689
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHead lamp washers not working
Pass134,084 miles (+6,664)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 134,084 miles
- Test number
- 370058458961
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted
Pass127,420 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 127,420 miles
- Test number
- 199433279153
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryBrake pads appear low
- AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted
Fail127,420 miles (+7,805)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,420 miles
- Test number
- 322956146934
- Repaired at testOffside 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryBrake pads appear low
- AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted
Pass119,615 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 119,615 miles
- Test number
- 599186207171
- AdvisoryBoth front tyre outer sidewalls cut no cords exposed
- AdvisoryChildseat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt
Fail119,610 miles (+7,568)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,610 miles
- Test number
- 429345080339
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyre outer sidewalls cut no cords exposed
- AdvisoryChildseat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt
Pass112,042 miles (+8,763)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 112,042 miles
- Test number
- 106197514349
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteDamage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall but not to cord
Pass103,279 miles (+7,304)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 103,279 miles
- Test number
- 326564193272
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass95,975 miles (+10,011)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 95,975 miles
- Test number
- 726639782242
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteAirbag warning light illuminated
- NoteBrake warning light illuminated
Pass85,964 miles (+12,066)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 85,964 miles
- Test number
- 156827601343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,898 miles (+9,614)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 73,898 miles
- Test number
- 871525500313
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre inner sidewall split
Pass64,284 miles (+12,436)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 64,284 miles
- Test number
- 553746809306
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,848 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 51,848 miles
- Test number
- 381464708320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,848 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,848 miles
- Test number
- 101633108395
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about N5 LXJ
- Does N5 LXJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 LXJ is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on N5 LXJ?
- The MOT on N5 LXJ is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has N5 LXJ done?
- N5 LXJ was recorded at 196,639 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 8,086 miles a year.
- Has N5 LXJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N5 LXJ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on N5 LXJ 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 N5 LXJ find?
- N5 LXJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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