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BMW 535

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,498 cc

S735 MLPMOT history

S735 MLP is a green petrol BMW 535 first used on 21 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2023.

S735 MLP green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2024
Mileage
122,004 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S735 MLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S735 MLP was last recorded at 122,004 miles on 27 Mar 2023, 740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,264 miles · 24 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
740 miles
Average per year
2,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 122,004 miles
  • 2022 – 121,264 miles
  • 2018 – 120,952 miles
  • 2017 – 119,426 miles
  • 2016 – 114,442 miles
  • 2015 – 109,359 miles
  • 2014 – 106,014 miles
  • 2013 – 103,525 miles
  • 2012 – 100,988 miles
  • 2011 – 97,961 miles
  • 2010 – 95,180 miles
  • 2009 – 92,412 miles
  • 2008 – 89,683 miles
  • 2007 – 86,526 miles
  • 2006 – 80,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,004 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,004 miles (+740)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,004 miles
    Test number
    570753516496
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass121,264 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,264 miles
    Test number
    203681745732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,952 miles (+1,526)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    120,952 miles
    Test number
    907095881984
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency poor

  4. Pass119,426 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    119,426 miles
    Test number
    988079482346
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  5. Fail119,419 miles (+4,977)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,419 miles
    Test number
    582383409657
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  6. Pass114,442 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    114,442 miles
    Test number
    514758751003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail114,429 miles (+5,070)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,429 miles
    Test number
    263273740286
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass109,359 miles (+3,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    109,359 miles
    Test number
    617727675109
    • 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)

  9. Fail106,014 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,014 miles
    Test number
    166562184179
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass106,014 miles (+2,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,014 miles
    Test number
    607572584123
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass103,525 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    103,525 miles
    Test number
    929570293163
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail103,518 miles (+2,530)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,518 miles
    Test number
    878929183191
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass100,988 miles (+3,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    100,988 miles
    Test number
    265407482491
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass97,961 miles (+2,781)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    97,961 miles
    Test number
    625558781131
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  15. Pass95,180 miles (+2,768)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    95,180 miles
    Test number
    850056780160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,412 miles (+2,729)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    92,412 miles
    Test number
    492829089140
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  17. Pass89,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    89,683 miles
    Test number
    250752398179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,683 miles (+3,157)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,683 miles
    Test number
    720481998174
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass86,526 miles (+6,460)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    86,526 miles
    Test number
    533850897163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    80,066 miles
    Test number
    653459576143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S735 MLP

Does S735 MLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S735 MLP expired on 26 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S735 MLP?
The MOT on S735 MLP expired on 26 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S735 MLP done?
S735 MLP was recorded at 122,004 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2023, an average of 2,505 miles a year.
Has S735 MLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S735 MLP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on S735 MLP 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 S735 MLP find?
S735 MLP passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2023 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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