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BMW 535

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,498 cc

S72 BPLMOT history

S72 BPL is a silver petrol BMW 535 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 150,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

S72 BPL silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
150,307 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S72 BPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S72 BPL was last recorded at 150,307 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,304 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,307 miles
  • 2024 – 142,661 miles
  • 2023 – 140,685 miles
  • 2022 – 139,315 miles
  • 2021 – 139,267 miles
  • 2020 – 139,091 miles
  • 2019 – 138,006 miles
  • 2018 – 136,794 miles
  • 2016 – 134,187 miles
  • 2015 – 132,885 miles
  • 2014 – 130,635 miles
  • 2013 – 125,008 miles
  • 2012 – 117,038 miles
  • 2011 – 108,868 miles
  • 2010 – 102,055 miles
  • 2009 – 96,080 miles
  • 2008 – 89,300 miles
  • 2007 – 80,216 miles
  • 2006 – 68,264 miles
  • 2005 – 57,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,307 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,307 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    150,307 miles
    Test number
    696142485777
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail150,304 miles (+7,624)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,304 miles
    Test number
    712688494991
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,680 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    142,680 miles
    Test number
    741534261311
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail142,661 miles (+1,976)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,661 miles
    Test number
    300711300203
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,685 miles (+1,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    140,685 miles
    Test number
    156351202429
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,315 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    139,315 miles
    Test number
    462201375321
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,267 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    139,267 miles
    Test number
    909449590450
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail139,264 miles (+173)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,264 miles
    Test number
    197396857609
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass139,091 miles (+1,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    139,091 miles
    Test number
    921681951327
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass138,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    138,006 miles
    Test number
    787030235797
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail138,006 miles (+1,212)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,006 miles
    Test number
    978943425841
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass136,794 miles (+2,607)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    136,794 miles
    Test number
    593692319469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,187 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    134,187 miles
    Test number
    912902143672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass132,885 miles (+2,250)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    132,885 miles
    Test number
    146252205254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass130,635 miles (+5,627)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    130,635 miles
    Test number
    358356104201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass125,008 miles (+7,970)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    125,008 miles
    Test number
    838996303281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs corroded om inner face

  17. Pass117,038 miles (+6)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    117,038 miles
    Test number
    377815502424
    • NoteFront to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteNear side front brake disc inner face very rust and flaking off at edge

  18. Fail117,032 miles (+8,164)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,032 miles
    Test number
    305992202208
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteNear side front brake disc inner face very rust and flaking off at edge

  19. Pass108,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    108,868 miles
    Test number
    396040111450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail108,868 miles (+6,813)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,868 miles
    Test number
    177739801274
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass102,055 miles (+5,975)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    102,055 miles
    Test number
    723868900236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,080 miles (+6,780)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    96,080 miles
    Test number
    540449309239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass89,300 miles (+9,084)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    89,300 miles
    Test number
    550785308285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    80,216 miles
    Test number
    270774807222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail80,216 miles (+11,952)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,216 miles
    Test number
    920084907256
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass68,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    68,264 miles
    Test number
    892005506250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail68,264 miles (+10,955)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,264 miles
    Test number
    900435306222
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass57,309 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    57,309 miles
    Test number
    531583405220
    • NoteSlight corrosion to nearside front brake disc inner surface.

Questions about S72 BPL

Does S72 BPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S72 BPL is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S72 BPL?
The MOT on S72 BPL is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S72 BPL done?
S72 BPL was recorded at 150,307 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,558 miles a year.
Has S72 BPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S72 BPL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S72 BPL 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 S72 BPL find?
S72 BPL passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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