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BMW 535

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

S16 DCLMOT history

S16 DCL is a blue diesel BMW 535 first used on 19 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 140,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

S16 DCL blue 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 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
140,795 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 DCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 DCL was last recorded at 140,795 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,795 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,795 miles
  • 2025 – 138,538 miles
  • 2023 – 134,332 miles
  • 2022 – 131,740 miles
  • 2021 – 128,694 miles
  • 2020 – 125,824 miles
  • 2019 – 124,143 miles
  • 2018 – 120,609 miles
  • 2017 – 114,511 miles
  • 2016 – 101,024 miles
  • 2015 – 92,378 miles
  • 2014 – 87,134 miles
  • 2013 – 74,889 miles
  • 2012 – 62,640 miles
  • 2011 – 49,771 miles
  • 2010 – 35,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,795 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Emissions to low to measure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leek

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight brake judder in n/s/f and o/s/f brakes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,795 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    140,795 miles
    Test number
    242004432461
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail140,795 miles (+2,257)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,795 miles
    Test number
    717704135214
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,538 miles (+4,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    138,538 miles
    Test number
    188743977749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass134,332 miles (+2,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    134,332 miles
    Test number
    300613318102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,740 miles
    Test number
    872491553387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,740 miles (+3,046)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,740 miles
    Test number
    381451264592
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass128,694 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    128,694 miles
    Test number
    580806523931
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail128,692 miles (+2,868)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,692 miles
    Test number
    448336446004
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass125,824 miles (+1,681)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,824 miles
    Test number
    619758999562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,143 miles (+3,534)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,143 miles
    Test number
    613448071617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,609 miles (+6,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    120,609 miles
    Test number
    751786804668
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass114,511 miles (+13,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    114,511 miles
    Test number
    173854780809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass101,024 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    101,024 miles
    Test number
    475228033176
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to measure
    • AdvisoryOil leek
    • AdvisorySlight brake judder in n/s/f and o/s/f brakes

  14. Fail101,020 miles (+8,642)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,020 miles
    Test number
    874147109502
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to measure
    • AdvisoryOil leek
    • AdvisorySlight brake judder in n/s/f and o/s/f brakes

  15. Pass92,378 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    92,378 miles
    Test number
    404637073464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front possibly due to surface corrosion on discs (3.7.B.3)

  16. Fail92,378 miles (+4,863)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,378 miles
    Test number
    969376666105
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front possibly due to surface corrosion on discs (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass87,515 miles (+381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,515 miles
    Test number
    395304665045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass87,134 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,134 miles
    Test number
    686801534395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail87,134 miles (+1,519)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,134 miles
    Test number
    628550334314
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass85,615 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    85,615 miles
    Test number
    386987964204
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail85,615 miles (+10,726)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,615 miles
    Test number
    625437564282
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass74,889 miles (+12,249)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,889 miles
    Test number
    429183163296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,640 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,640 miles
    Test number
    555355462237
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass62,640 miles (+12,869)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,640 miles
    Test number
    909185562249
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass49,771 miles (+14,572)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,771 miles
    Test number
    976645561281
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

  26. Pass35,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,199 miles
    Test number
    890447430243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 DCL

Does S16 DCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 DCL is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 DCL?
The MOT on S16 DCL is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 DCL done?
S16 DCL was recorded at 140,795 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 6,636 miles a year.
Has S16 DCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 DCL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S16 DCL 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 S16 DCL find?
S16 DCL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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