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BMW 535

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

S16 PBKMOT history

S16 PBK is a blue diesel BMW 535 first used on 12 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 180,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

S16 PBK 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 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
180,684 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 PBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 PBK was last recorded at 180,684 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 7,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,140 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,544 miles
Average per year
10,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,684 miles
  • 2025 – 173,140 miles
  • 2024 – 161,260 miles
  • 2023 – 149,714 miles
  • 2022 – 143,706 miles
  • 2021 – 137,643 miles
  • 2020 – 132,190 miles
  • 2019 – 117,567 miles
  • 2018 – 102,316 miles
  • 2017 – 95,895 miles
  • 2016 – 85,335 miles
  • 2015 – 75,231 miles
  • 2014 – 61,144 miles
  • 2013 – 48,490 miles
  • 2012 – 39,031 miles
  • 2011 – 28,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,684 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,684 miles (+7,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    180,684 miles
    Test number
    437078576245
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass173,140 miles (+11,880)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    173,140 miles
    Test number
    472555855637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,260 miles (+11,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    161,260 miles
    Test number
    320414235114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,714 miles (+6,008)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    149,714 miles
    Test number
    475622284958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,706 miles (+6,063)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    143,706 miles
    Test number
    889379441597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,643 miles (+5,453)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    137,643 miles
    Test number
    914267529045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,190 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    132,190 miles
    Test number
    995696329602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail132,186 miles (+14,619)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,186 miles
    Test number
    300806896637
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass117,567 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    117,567 miles
    Test number
    422026679266
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check all component due to under trays

  10. Fail117,567 miles (+15,251)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,567 miles
    Test number
    752732582975
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check all component due to under trays

  11. Pass102,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,316 miles
    Test number
    187529262763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,316 miles (+6,421)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,316 miles
    Test number
    375955515926
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass95,895 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    95,895 miles
    Test number
    197280892516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail95,895 miles (+10,560)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,895 miles
    Test number
    194708714212
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass85,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,335 miles
    Test number
    573897809998
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail85,335 miles (+10,104)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,335 miles
    Test number
    252810677952
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass75,231 miles (+14,087)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,231 miles
    Test number
    666559315240
    • NoteNearside tyre fouling a part of the vehicle when suspension compressed/extended
    • NoteOffside rear tyre fouling a part of the vehicle when suspension compressed/extended

  18. Pass61,144 miles (+95)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,144 miles
    Test number
    579387524206
    • NoteWheels none gen

  19. Fail61,049 miles (+10,038)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,049 miles
    Test number
    336894224230
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteCornering light failure
    • NoteReversing light failure
    • NoteWheels none gen

  20. Pass51,011 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    51,011 miles
    Test number
    935388344094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,490 miles (+9,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,490 miles
    Test number
    516053563260
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass39,031 miles (+10,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,031 miles
    Test number
    129063462205
    • 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)

  23. Pass28,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,580 miles
    Test number
    366707651216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 PBK

Does S16 PBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 PBK is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 PBK?
The MOT on S16 PBK is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 PBK done?
S16 PBK was recorded at 180,684 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 10,107 miles a year.
Has S16 PBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 PBK has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on S16 PBK 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 PBK find?
S16 PBK passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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