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BMW 535

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

S26 REKMOT history

S26 REK is a black diesel BMW 535 first used on 12 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 158,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

S26 REK black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
158,116 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 REK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 REK was last recorded at 158,116 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 14,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,721 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
14,395 miles
Average per year
8,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,116 miles
  • 2025 – 143,721 miles
  • 2024 – 139,125 miles
  • 2023 – 134,694 miles
  • 2022 – 128,221 miles
  • 2021 – 125,001 miles
  • 2020 – 122,331 miles
  • 2019 – 115,829 miles
  • 2018 – 104,132 miles
  • 2017 – 103,152 miles
  • 2016 – 93,111 miles
  • 2014 – 67,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,116 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,116 miles (+14,395)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    158,116 miles
    Test number
    400794454805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,721 miles (+4,596)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    143,721 miles
    Test number
    695194867528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,125 miles (+4,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    139,125 miles
    Test number
    482971541849
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass134,694 miles (+6,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    134,694 miles
    Test number
    336630922316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Pass128,221 miles (+3,220)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    128,221 miles
    Test number
    941468805746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,001 miles (+2,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    125,001 miles
    Test number
    961132175214
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass122,331 miles (+6,502)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    122,331 miles
    Test number
    393891992645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,829 miles (+11,697)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    115,829 miles
    Test number
    561713040636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,132 miles (+980)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    104,132 miles
    Test number
    855607074457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,152 miles (+10,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,152 miles
    Test number
    434156803866
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of the vehicle
  11. Pass93,111 miles (+25,513)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    93,111 miles
    Test number
    485391366432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,598 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,598 miles
    Test number
    768037554351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wiper blades not clearing screen very well
  13. Fail67,598 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,598 miles
    Test number
    377386354314
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wiper blades not clearing screen very well

Questions about S26 REK

Does S26 REK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 REK is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 REK?
The MOT on S26 REK is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 REK done?
S26 REK was recorded at 158,116 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 8,180 miles a year.
Has S26 REK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 REK has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on S26 REK 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 S26 REK find?
S26 REK passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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