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BMW 535

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

NSU 293MOT history

NSU 293 is a black diesel BMW 535 first used on 1 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 137,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

NSU 293 black 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 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
137,463 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NSU 293
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NSU 293 was last recorded at 137,463 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 2,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,956 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,507 miles
Average per year
7,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,463 miles
  • 2025 – 134,956 miles
  • 2024 – 128,579 miles
  • 2023 – 125,523 miles
  • 2022 – 121,127 miles
  • 2021 – 117,312 miles
  • 2020 – 110,378 miles
  • 2019 – 100,791 miles
  • 2018 – 91,864 miles
  • 2017 – 82,521 miles
  • 2016 – 72,704 miles
  • 2015 – 63,315 miles
  • 2013 – 48,796 miles
  • 2012 – 33,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,463 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,463 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    137,463 miles
    Test number
    959572709832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,956 miles (+6,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,956 miles
    Test number
    354440932451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass128,579 miles (+3,056)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    128,579 miles
    Test number
    138024831512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass125,523 miles (+4,396)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,523 miles
    Test number
    501275412236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,127 miles (+3,815)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,127 miles
    Test number
    631305053262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,312 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,312 miles
    Test number
    449581424425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail117,312 miles (+6,934)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,312 miles
    Test number
    774976132064
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass110,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,378 miles
    Test number
    592088726483
    • AdvisoryPlastic under-tray limits inspection

  9. Fail110,378 miles (+9,587)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,378 miles
    Test number
    183571230040
    • DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached front pipe (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under-tray limits inspection

  10. Pass100,791 miles (+8,927)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,791 miles
    Test number
    296843792806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,864 miles (+9,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,864 miles
    Test number
    450088608685
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass82,521 miles (+9,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    82,521 miles
    Test number
    710800774404
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass72,704 miles (+9,389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,704 miles
    Test number
    959150023374
    • 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)

  14. Pass63,315 miles (+14,519)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,315 miles
    Test number
    336052125027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,796 miles (+15,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    48,796 miles
    Test number
    916554423375
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass33,497 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    33,497 miles
    Test number
    287658012393
    • NoteWipers smearing

Questions about NSU 293

What vehicle is registration NSU 293 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NSU 293 on a black diesel BMW 535 first used on 1 Dec 2009. 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 NSU 293 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NSU 293 is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on NSU 293?
The MOT on NSU 293 is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NSU 293 done?
NSU 293 was recorded at 137,463 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 7,890 miles a year.
Has NSU 293 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NSU 293 has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on NSU 293 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 NSU 293 find?
NSU 293 passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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