
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
Pass197,678 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 197,678 miles
- Test number
- 731313792228
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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))
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))
Pass109,124 miles (+9,819)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 109,124 miles
- Test number
- 206374598123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,305 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 99,305 miles
- Test number
- 774536155830
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass69,671 miles (+17,922)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 69,671 miles
- Test number
- 727261393158
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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