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BMW 535

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,498 cc

S22 DLMMOT history

S22 DLM is a black petrol BMW 535 first used on 9 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 122,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

S22 DLM black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
122,912 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S22 DLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S22 DLM was last recorded at 122,912 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,396 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
516 miles
Average per year
2,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,912 miles
  • 2025 – 122,396 miles
  • 2024 – 121,814 miles
  • 2023 – 120,971 miles
  • 2022 – 120,478 miles
  • 2021 – 119,755 miles
  • 2019 – 118,840 miles
  • 2018 – 117,742 miles
  • 2017 – 116,775 miles
  • 2016 – 115,896 miles
  • 2015 – 114,623 miles
  • 2014 – 112,939 miles
  • 2013 – 110,611 miles
  • 2012 – 107,666 miles
  • 2011 – 104,874 miles
  • 2010 – 101,924 miles
  • 2009 – 98,880 miles
  • 2008 – 95,511 miles
  • 2007 – 91,480 miles
  • 2006 – 77,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,912 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,912 miles (+516)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    122,912 miles
    Test number
    161255731809
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass122,396 miles (+582)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    122,396 miles
    Test number
    896208439771
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass121,814 miles (+843)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    121,814 miles
    Test number
    756424160641
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (both) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to both outer sills
  4. Pass120,971 miles (+493)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    120,971 miles
    Test number
    243173178563
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass120,478 miles (+723)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    120,478 miles
    Test number
    936117054273
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside main bundy pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass119,755 miles (+915)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,755 miles
    Test number
    642219052692
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass118,840 miles (+1,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,840 miles
    Test number
    183591072570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass117,742 miles (+967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    117,742 miles
    Test number
    993416844226
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both nearside main bundy pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass116,775 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    116,775 miles
    Test number
    811249966394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,896 miles (+1,273)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,896 miles
    Test number
    444011889098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,623 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    114,623 miles
    Test number
    568740835183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,939 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    112,939 miles
    Test number
    439021634176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    110,611 miles
    Test number
    266590143183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,611 miles (+2,945)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,611 miles
    Test number
    968154033146
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass107,666 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    107,666 miles
    Test number
    148488632123
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Fail107,663 miles (+2,789)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,663 miles
    Test number
    649557532116
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass104,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    104,874 miles
    Test number
    257619331496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail104,874 miles (+2,950)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,874 miles
    Test number
    856239631124
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass101,924 miles (+3,044)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    101,924 miles
    Test number
    923168730168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,880 miles
    Test number
    213467519152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail98,880 miles (+3,369)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,880 miles
    Test number
    424147919148
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
  22. Pass95,511 miles (+4,031)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    95,511 miles
    Test number
    684320828104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass91,480 miles (+194)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    91,480 miles
    Test number
    661972607132
    • NoteO/S/R Handbrake reading slightly low
    • NoteCondensation in both headlamp lenses
    • NoteWindscreen damaged
  24. Fail91,286 miles (+98)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,286 miles
    Test number
    362251777053
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  25. Fail91,188 miles (+13,519)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,188 miles
    Test number
    141717957402
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass77,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    77,669 miles
    Test number
    121945606015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail77,657 miles1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,657 miles
    Test number
    724035806050
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S22 DLM

Does S22 DLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S22 DLM is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S22 DLM?
The MOT on S22 DLM is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S22 DLM done?
S22 DLM was recorded at 122,912 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 2,254 miles a year.
Has S22 DLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S22 DLM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2013.
Has the mileage on S22 DLM 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 S22 DLM find?
S22 DLM passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 6 more.

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