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BMW 535

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

S18 CYLMOT history

S18 CYL is a silver diesel BMW 535 first used on 16 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 122,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

S18 CYL silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
122,991 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 CYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
16 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 CYL was last recorded at 122,991 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 9,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
113,664 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,327 miles
Average per year
11,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,991 miles
  • 2024 – 113,664 miles
  • 2023 – 102,961 miles
  • 2022 – 88,455 miles
  • 2021 – 76,332 miles
  • 2020 – 68,343 miles
  • 2019 – 58,092 miles
  • 2018 – 40,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,991 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 12 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,991 miles (+9,327)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    122,991 miles
    Test number
    556344711204
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass113,664 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    113,664 miles
    Test number
    133294808073
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail113,664 miles (+10,703)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,664 miles
    Test number
    222858898873
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,961 miles (+14,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,961 miles
    Test number
    905034015867
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  5. Pass88,455 miles (+12,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,455 miles
    Test number
    919794402290
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass76,332 miles (+7,989)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,332 miles
    Test number
    865606675313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass68,343 miles (+10,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,343 miles
    Test number
    461569720671
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass58,092 miles (+17,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,092 miles
    Test number
    547024747336
    • 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))

  9. Pass40,946 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    40,946 miles
    Test number
    262196426341
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about S18 CYL

Does S18 CYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 CYL is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S18 CYL?
The MOT on S18 CYL is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 CYL done?
S18 CYL was recorded at 122,991 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 11,701 miles a year.
Has S18 CYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 CYL has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S18 CYL 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 S18 CYL find?
S18 CYL passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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