BMW 535
Red · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc
R16 FENMOT history
R16 FEN is a red diesel BMW 535 first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,989 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 139,989 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,247 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 FEN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 535
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 29 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 FEN was last recorded at 139,989 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Sept 2012: 24,336 miles, lower than 35,408 miles on 17 May 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 139,989 miles · 15 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,247 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,989 miles
- 2025 – 132,761 miles
- 2024 – 124,281 miles
- 2023 – 115,453 miles
- 2022 – 108,014 miles
- 2021 – 100,336 miles
- 2020 – 93,533 miles
- 2019 – 85,811 miles
- 2018 – 77,387 miles
- 2017 – 68,450 miles
- 2016 – 57,818 miles
- 2015 – 49,615 miles
- 2014 – 40,041 miles
- 2013 – 31,937 miles
- 2012 – 24,336 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,989 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel weldedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 17 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,989 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 139,989 miles
- Test number
- 308337941750
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel welded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail139,989 miles (+7,228)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,989 miles
- Test number
- 730685133921
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel welded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass132,761 miles (+8,480)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 132,761 miles
- Test number
- 729776999702
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel welded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass124,281 miles (+8,828)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 124,281 miles
- Test number
- 249009487670
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,453 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 115,453 miles
- Test number
- 228662169998
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail115,453 miles (+7,439)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,453 miles
- Test number
- 201006923683
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,014 miles (+7,678)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 108,014 miles
- Test number
- 352623980097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,336 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 100,336 miles
- Test number
- 116140678233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,336 miles (+6,803)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,336 miles
- Test number
- 232706080105
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass93,533 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 93,533 miles
- Test number
- 865873311419
- 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))
Fail93,532 miles (+7,721)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,532 miles
- Test number
- 225379041919
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (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))
Pass85,811 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 85,811 miles
- Test number
- 664584044214
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail85,804 miles (+8,417)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,804 miles
- Test number
- 802679243812
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass77,387 miles (+8,937)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 77,387 miles
- Test number
- 482281395039
- 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))
Pass68,450 miles (+10,632)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 68,450 miles
- Test number
- 527157189454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,818 miles (+8,203)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 57,818 miles
- Test number
- 856964862989
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,615 miles (+9,574)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 49,615 miles
- Test number
- 489083033525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,041 miles (+8,104)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 40,041 miles
- Test number
- 308244554249
- NoteFront No plate cracked..
Pass31,937 miles (+7,601)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 31,937 miles
- Test number
- 395780943444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,336 miles (-11,072)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 24,336 miles
- Test number
- 788924362267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,408 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2013
- Odometer
- 35,408 miles
- Test number
- 568618532149
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about R16 FEN
- Does R16 FEN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 FEN is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R16 FEN?
- The MOT on R16 FEN is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R16 FEN done?
- R16 FEN was recorded at 139,989 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 7,247 miles a year.
- Has R16 FEN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 FEN has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on R16 FEN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on R16 FEN find?
- R16 FEN passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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