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BMW 535

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

S6 SEVMOT history

S6 SEV is a blue diesel BMW 535 first used on 1 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 120,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

S6 SEV 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 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
120,367 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 SEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 SEV was last recorded at 120,367 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,284 miles · 15 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
7,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,367 miles
  • 2025 – 111,680 miles
  • 2024 – 103,907 miles
  • 2023 – 98,887 miles
  • 2022 – 93,606 miles
  • 2021 – 84,287 miles
  • 2020 – 78,061 miles
  • 2019 – 68,550 miles
  • 2018 – 60,813 miles
  • 2017 – 53,216 miles
  • 2016 – 46,484 miles
  • 2015 – 40,382 miles
  • 2014 – 33,813 miles
  • 2013 – 23,780 miles
  • 2012 – 16,475 miles
  • 2011 – 10,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,367 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,367 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    120,367 miles
    Test number
    191254718730
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail120,284 miles (+8,604)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,284 miles
    Test number
    620159274617
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower main control arm bushes spliting no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower main control arm bushes spliting no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass111,680 miles (+7,773)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    111,680 miles
    Test number
    473997338577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass103,907 miles (+5,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    103,907 miles
    Test number
    799787349409
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass98,887 miles (+5,281)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    98,887 miles
    Test number
    918064779643
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes by hoses corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass93,606 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    93,606 miles
    Test number
    699147388917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail93,599 miles (+9,312)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,599 miles
    Test number
    132866732947
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMain tailgate not opening
  8. Pass84,287 miles (+6,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,287 miles
    Test number
    120838816490
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))
  9. Pass78,061 miles (+9,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    78,061 miles
    Test number
    577002293922
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass68,550 miles (+7,737)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,550 miles
    Test number
    505734668376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,813 miles (+7,597)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,813 miles
    Test number
    523373856864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,216 miles (+6,732)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,216 miles
    Test number
    570484157759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,484 miles (+6,102)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,484 miles
    Test number
    418891139442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner egde (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cut in thread close to sidewall
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass40,382 miles (+6,569)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,382 miles
    Test number
    207630675482
    • NoteEmissions to clean to test.
  15. Pass33,813 miles (+10,033)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,813 miles
    Test number
    406154664198
    • NoteNail in the nearside front tyre
  16. Pass23,780 miles (+7,305)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    23,780 miles
    Test number
    849172273186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,475 miles (+5,886)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    16,475 miles
    Test number
    439402472133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    10,589 miles
    Test number
    377661741109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 SEV

Does S6 SEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 SEV is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 SEV?
The MOT on S6 SEV is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 SEV done?
S6 SEV was recorded at 120,367 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 7,225 miles a year.
Has S6 SEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 SEV has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S6 SEV 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 SEV find?
S6 SEV passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated.

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