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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 2,793 cc

P535 TMVMOT history

P535 TMV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

P535 TMV blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
136,345 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P535 TMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P535 TMV was last recorded at 136,345 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,013 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
332 miles
Average per year
3,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,345 miles
  • 2024 – 136,013 miles
  • 2023 – 133,894 miles
  • 2022 – 132,716 miles
  • 2021 – 125,951 miles
  • 2020 – 116,918 miles
  • 2018 – 114,115 miles
  • 2017 – 114,096 miles
  • 2015 – 114,038 miles
  • 2014 – 111,504 miles
  • 2013 – 110,823 miles
  • 2012 – 104,693 miles
  • 2011 – 95,210 miles
  • 2010 – 91,388 miles
  • 2009 – 84,570 miles
  • 2008 – 80,555 miles
  • 2007 – 74,602 miles
  • 2006 – 71,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,345 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.

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,345 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    136,345 miles
    Test number
    883769797967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,013 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    136,013 miles
    Test number
    498553233886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,894 miles (+1,178)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    133,894 miles
    Test number
    822432863091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,716 miles (+6,765)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,716 miles
    Test number
    333168727086
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass125,951 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,951 miles
    Test number
    445299751897
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail125,951 miles (+9,033)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,951 miles
    Test number
    330299022280
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass116,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,918 miles
    Test number
    801981397648
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail116,918 miles (+2,803)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,918 miles
    Test number
    173289986830
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass114,115 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    114,115 miles
    Test number
    307846877767
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive shocker shroud insecure (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker shroud insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear suspension

  10. Pass114,096 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    114,096 miles
    Test number
    772510104092
    • Advisory225/50r16
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated front both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency 16% on limit
    • AdvisoryParts of front and rear suspension corroded

  11. Fail114,096 miles (+58)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,096 miles
    Test number
    155480384293
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • Advisory225/50r16
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated front both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency 16% on limit
    • AdvisoryParts of front and rear suspension corroded

  12. Fail114,038 miles (+2,534)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,038 miles
    Test number
    138210915125
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  13. Pass111,504 miles (+681)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    111,504 miles
    Test number
    969382314160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,823 miles (+6,130)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    110,823 miles
    Test number
    659094223107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,693 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    104,693 miles
    Test number
    299095102438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,519 miles (+9,309)8 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,519 miles
    Test number
    325529682084
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteHeat shields above exhaust loose
    • NoteRear brakes noisey
    • NoteSurface rust on front brake pipes

  17. Pass95,210 miles (+3,822)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    95,210 miles
    Test number
    178582541487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront tyres slightly perished
    • NoteRear brake pipes heavily greased

  18. Pass91,388 miles (+6,818)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    91,388 miles
    Test number
    191448450035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  19. Pass84,570 miles (+4,015)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    84,570 miles
    Test number
    553226339189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,555 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    80,555 miles
    Test number
    363308728431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,548 miles (+5,946)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,548 miles
    Test number
    131796428292
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass74,602 miles (+2,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    74,602 miles
    Test number
    960108827296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass71,765 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    71,765 miles
    Test number
    944528726203
    • 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)

Questions about P535 TMV

Does P535 TMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P535 TMV is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on P535 TMV?
The MOT on P535 TMV is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P535 TMV done?
P535 TMV was recorded at 136,345 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 3,362 miles a year.
Has P535 TMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P535 TMV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on P535 TMV 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 P535 TMV find?
P535 TMV passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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