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BMW 535

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,498 cc

S35 BPGMOT history

S35 BPG is a blue petrol BMW 535 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

S35 BPG 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 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
167,363 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S35 BPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S35 BPG was last recorded at 167,363 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Oct 2022: 110,416 miles, lower than 149,127 miles on 13 Jul 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
166,535 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
828 miles
Average per year
3,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,363 miles
  • 2024 – 166,535 miles
  • 2023 – 116,345 miles
  • 2022 – 110,416 miles
  • 2018 – 149,127 miles
  • 2016 – 147,825 miles
  • 2015 – 143,958 miles
  • 2014 – 139,839 miles
  • 2013 – 138,877 miles
  • 2012 – 136,112 miles
  • 2010 – 130,993 miles
  • 2009 – 126,610 miles
  • 2008 – 122,295 miles
  • 2007 – 116,202 miles
  • 2006 – 107,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,363 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,363 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    167,363 miles
    Test number
    220403206089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail167,363 miles (+828)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,363 miles
    Test number
    151574923368
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass166,535 miles (+50,190)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    166,535 miles
    Test number
    587071518325
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass116,345 miles (+5,929)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,345 miles
    Test number
    684425623428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,416 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,416 miles
    Test number
    975686987436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    259145925327
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe burst under test (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    134691192453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    906269180843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    463450309446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass149,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    149,127 miles
    Test number
    419024713753
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. FailMileage not read10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    165410677322
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under car (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under car (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass147,825 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    147,825 miles
    Test number
    505467225138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass143,958 miles (+4,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    143,958 miles
    Test number
    677529985015
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass139,839 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    139,839 miles
    Test number
    216593194048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail139,832 miles (+955)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,832 miles
    Test number
    115413784080
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass138,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    138,877 miles
    Test number
    725016443002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail138,877 miles (+2,765)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,877 miles
    Test number
    437690043011
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass136,112 miles (+5,119)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    136,112 miles
    Test number
    768179942009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass130,993 miles (+4,383)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    130,993 miles
    Test number
    402533100415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass126,610 miles (+4,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    126,610 miles
    Test number
    984162779227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass122,295 miles (+6,093)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    122,295 miles
    Test number
    144204578241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass116,202 miles (+8,337)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    116,202 miles
    Test number
    701335957246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass107,865 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    107,865 miles
    Test number
    300287746456
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre near legal limit

Questions about S35 BPG

Does S35 BPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S35 BPG is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S35 BPG?
The MOT on S35 BPG is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S35 BPG done?
S35 BPG was recorded at 167,363 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 3,064 miles a year.
Has S35 BPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S35 BPG has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S35 BPG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S35 BPG find?
S35 BPG passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 5 more.

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