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BMW 535

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

S6 ARTMOT history

S6 ART is a grey diesel BMW 535 first used on 18 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 199,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
199,432 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 ART
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 ART was last recorded at 199,432 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 1,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,678 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,754 miles
Average per year
10,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,432 miles
  • 2024 – 197,678 miles
  • 2023 – 187,927 miles
  • 2021 – 175,756 miles
  • 2020 – 160,164 miles
  • 2019 – 144,920 miles
  • 2018 – 121,857 miles
  • 2017 – 109,124 miles
  • 2016 – 99,305 miles
  • 2015 – 90,877 miles
  • 2013 – 69,671 miles
  • 2011 – 51,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,432 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged asap

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,432 miles (+1,754)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    199,432 miles
    Test number
    430648046412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass197,678 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    197,678 miles
    Test number
    731313792228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail197,666 miles (+9,739)1 dangerous10 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,666 miles
    Test number
    476403831255
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass187,927 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    187,927 miles
    Test number
    375883957070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. Fail187,899 miles (+12,143)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,899 miles
    Test number
    883376672356
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Pass175,756 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    175,756 miles
    Test number
    337481947886
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged asap (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged asap (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront pad wire disconnected
  7. Fail175,756 miles (+15,592)3 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,756 miles
    Test number
    122266421895
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged asap (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged asap (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront pad wire disconnected
    • AdvisoryLow handbrake offside
  8. Pass160,164 miles (+15,244)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    160,164 miles
    Test number
    978984522550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted
  9. Pass144,920 miles (+23,063)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,920 miles
    Test number
    728061837480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass121,857 miles (+12,733)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,857 miles
    Test number
    969250534645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass109,124 miles (+9,819)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    109,124 miles
    Test number
    206374598123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,305 miles
    Test number
    774536155830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,305 miles (+8,428)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,305 miles
    Test number
    426818889864
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass90,877 miles (+21,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,877 miles
    Test number
    579207665195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass69,671 miles (+17,922)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,671 miles
    Test number
    727261393158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,749 miles
    Test number
    937125801363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S6 ART

Does S6 ART currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 ART is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 ART?
The MOT on S6 ART is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 ART done?
S6 ART was recorded at 199,432 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 10,395 miles a year.
Has S6 ART ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 ART has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S6 ART 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 S6 ART find?
S6 ART passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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