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BMW 535

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,498 cc

S3 KAKMOT history

S3 KAK is a blue petrol BMW 535 first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 142,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2026.

S3 KAK 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 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
142,346 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 KAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 KAK was last recorded at 142,346 miles on 6 Sept 2026, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,266 miles · 27 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
5,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,346 miles
  • 2025 – 137,639 miles
  • 2024 – 135,421 miles
  • 2023 – 130,045 miles
  • 2022 – 120,008 miles
  • 2021 – 113,665 miles
  • 2020 – 105,953 miles
  • 2019 – 93,336 miles
  • 2018 – 88,432 miles
  • 2017 – 85,689 miles
  • 2016 – 82,182 miles
  • 2015 – 78,188 miles
  • 2014 – 73,720 miles
  • 2013 – 69,870 miles
  • 2012 – 65,529 miles
  • 2011 – 57,787 miles
  • 2010 – 53,795 miles
  • 2009 – 48,504 miles
  • 2008 – 43,390 miles
  • 2007 – 39,201 miles
  • 2006 – 31,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,346 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,346 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    142,346 miles
    Test number
    836524847678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail142,266 miles (+4,627)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,266 miles
    Test number
    543701361787
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,639 miles (+2,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    137,639 miles
    Test number
    325878442634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,421 miles (+5,376)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    135,421 miles
    Test number
    893188733916
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion to vehicle

  5. Pass130,045 miles (+322)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    130,045 miles
    Test number
    426876545410
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail129,723 miles (+9,715)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,723 miles
    Test number
    299898360282
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both upper rear ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,008 miles (+6,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    120,008 miles
    Test number
    319074047797
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,665 miles (+7,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,665 miles
    Test number
    960824139925
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,953 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,953 miles
    Test number
    277848734554
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail105,953 miles (+12,617)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,953 miles
    Test number
    471078517862
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass93,336 miles (+4,904)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,336 miles
    Test number
    294716462157
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercover fitted

  12. Pass88,432 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,432 miles
    Test number
    902186371643
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs and pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear differential corroded / has a minor leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  13. Fail88,432 miles (+2,743)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,432 miles
    Test number
    659213773618
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs and pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear differential corroded / has a minor leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  14. Pass85,689 miles (+3,507)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,689 miles
    Test number
    324085292722
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass82,182 miles (+3,994)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,182 miles
    Test number
    206749026022
    • AdvisoryEngine Light On
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass78,188 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,188 miles
    Test number
    949966275111
    • AdvisoryInner 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEml light on
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres have cracks inbetween tread patterns...not exposing inner canvas at time of test
    • NoteOffside front inner tyre wall split...not exposing inner canvas

  17. Fail78,188 miles (+4,468)1 failure6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,188 miles
    Test number
    158556675143
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryInner 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEml light on
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres have cracks inbetween tread patterns...not exposing inner canvas at time of test
    • NoteOffside front inner tyre wall split...not exposing inner canvas

  18. Fail73,720 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,720 miles
    Test number
    658014274111
    • Repaired at testUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine light on

  19. Pass73,720 miles (+3,850)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,720 miles
    Test number
    699454674167
    • NoteEngine light on

  20. Pass69,870 miles (+4,341)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,870 miles
    Test number
    155043663131
    • NoteEngine Light On

  21. Pass65,529 miles (+7,742)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,529 miles
    Test number
    479220152196
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r suspension

  22. Pass57,787 miles (+3,992)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,787 miles
    Test number
    539928571117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly scored

  23. Pass53,795 miles (+5,291)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,795 miles
    Test number
    832024470129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre deteriorated-surface cracks
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements which is deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner band

  24. Pass48,504 miles (+5,114)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,504 miles
    Test number
    761519969115
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre damaged on outer wall

  25. Pass43,390 miles (+4,189)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,390 miles
    Test number
    252819568107
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front & nearside front tyres damaged on outer wall

  26. Pass39,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,201 miles
    Test number
    404683577169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail39,201 miles (+8,112)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,201 miles
    Test number
    254062477164
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass31,089 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,089 miles
    Test number
    854877966129
    • NoteN/s handbrake slightly low
    • NoteO/s/f & o/s/r tyres cut on outer wall

Questions about S3 KAK

Does S3 KAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 KAK is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 KAK?
The MOT on S3 KAK is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 KAK done?
S3 KAK was recorded at 142,346 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2026, an average of 5,501 miles a year.
Has S3 KAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 KAK has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 KAK 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 S3 KAK find?
S3 KAK passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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