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BMW 535

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,498 cc

S47 NLYMOT history

S47 NLY is a silver petrol BMW 535 first used on 4 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

S47 NLY silver 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 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
125,934 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S47 NLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S47 NLY was last recorded at 125,934 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 3,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,049 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,885 miles
Average per year
4,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,934 miles
  • 2024 – 122,049 miles
  • 2023 – 117,960 miles
  • 2022 – 113,845 miles
  • 2021 – 109,669 miles
  • 2020 – 106,097 miles
  • 2018 – 106,036 miles
  • 2017 – 95,735 miles
  • 2016 – 87,261 miles
  • 2015 – 78,732 miles
  • 2014 – 63,604 miles
  • 2013 – 62,618 miles
  • 2012 – 57,367 miles
  • 2011 – 52,883 miles
  • 2010 – 49,119 miles
  • 2009 – 44,273 miles
  • 2008 – 39,114 miles
  • 2007 – 34,694 miles
  • 2005 – 31,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

What MOT failures 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    576673983141
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  2. Pass125,934 miles (+3,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    125,934 miles
    Test number
    410099146268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,049 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    122,049 miles
    Test number
    268089294044
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake calliper clip missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail122,049 miles (+4,089)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,049 miles
    Test number
    779425773102
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake calliper clip missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass117,960 miles (+4,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,960 miles
    Test number
    892077997114
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

  6. Pass113,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    113,845 miles
    Test number
    614204048069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,845 miles (+4,176)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,845 miles
    Test number
    732983180830
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass109,669 miles (+3,572)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,669 miles
    Test number
    935399341992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,097 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,097 miles
    Test number
    100434019059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,089 miles (+53)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,089 miles
    Test number
    645292994754
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass106,036 miles (+10,301)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    106,036 miles
    Test number
    590437693895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,735 miles (+8,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    95,735 miles
    Test number
    630504388337
    • AdvisoryOS headlamp slightly misted up
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  13. Pass87,261 miles (+8,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    87,261 miles
    Test number
    791799263823
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded

  14. Pass78,732 miles (+15,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    78,732 miles
    Test number
    269519935474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass63,604 miles (+986)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,604 miles
    Test number
    229867284073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,618 miles (+5,251)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,618 miles
    Test number
    157201153371
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass57,367 miles (+4,484)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,367 miles
    Test number
    299345852360
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

  18. Pass52,883 miles (+3,764)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,883 miles
    Test number
    415762241390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded on inner faces

  19. Pass49,119 miles (+4,846)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,119 miles
    Test number
    633188540372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,273 miles (+5,159)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,273 miles
    Test number
    111446259319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,114 miles (+4,420)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,114 miles
    Test number
    581017558312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,694 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,694 miles
    Test number
    324882967357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,392 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    32,392 miles
    Test number
    134104807046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,029 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    31,029 miles
    Test number
    351017955330
    • 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)

Questions about S47 NLY

Does S47 NLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S47 NLY is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S47 NLY?
The MOT on S47 NLY is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S47 NLY done?
S47 NLY was recorded at 125,934 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 4,785 miles a year.
Has S47 NLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S47 NLY has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S47 NLY 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 S47 NLY find?
S47 NLY failed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: offside front headlamp levelling device inoperative; offside rear lower suspension component ball joint excessively worn rose bush; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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