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BMW 535

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,498 cc

S85 JGTMOT history

S85 JGT is a green petrol BMW 535 first used on 15 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 134,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2023.

S85 JGT 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 18 Sept 2024
Mileage
134,882 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2023
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 JGT
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
15 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S85 JGT was last recorded at 134,882 miles on 19 Sept 2023, 1,959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,923 miles · 19 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1,959 miles
Average per year
5,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,882 miles
  • 2022 – 132,923 miles
  • 2021 – 129,779 miles
  • 2020 – 125,712 miles
  • 2019 – 120,646 miles
  • 2018 – 112,975 miles
  • 2017 – 107,545 miles
  • 2016 – 104,000 miles
  • 2015 – 98,922 miles
  • 2014 – 94,601 miles
  • 2013 – 87,595 miles
  • 2012 – 84,431 miles
  • 2011 – 79,922 miles
  • 2010 – 74,289 miles
  • 2009 – 67,777 miles
  • 2008 – 62,691 miles
  • 2007 – 56,190 miles
  • 2006 – 47,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,882 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,882 miles (+1,959)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,882 miles
    Test number
    146188467700
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass132,923 miles (+3,144)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,923 miles
    Test number
    320264309492
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass129,779 miles (+4,067)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,779 miles
    Test number
    981943430476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass125,712 miles (+5,066)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,712 miles
    Test number
    689796873564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass120,646 miles (+7,671)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,646 miles
    Test number
    735028073131
    • 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 by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  6. Pass112,975 miles (+5,430)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    112,975 miles
    Test number
    182265649120
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly reduced output
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  7. Pass107,545 miles (+3,545)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,545 miles
    Test number
    538899589695
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear , inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear , inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass104,000 miles (+5,078)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    104,000 miles
    Test number
    722747949809
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Pass98,922 miles (+4,321)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    98,922 miles
    Test number
    500139557687
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass94,601 miles (+7,006)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    94,601 miles
    Test number
    369319784477
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished
  11. Pass87,595 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,595 miles
    Test number
    525036173277
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome wear on both front tyres (inner edges)
    • NoteNearside headlamp slight condensation
  12. Fail87,595 miles (+3,164)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,595 miles
    Test number
    349185173261
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome wear on both front tyres (inner edges)
  13. Pass84,431 miles (+4,509)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    84,431 miles
    Test number
    469232492269
    • NoteNearside head lamp water contamination, weak beam pattern
  14. Pass79,922 miles (+5,633)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    79,922 miles
    Test number
    376922091269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,289 miles (+6,512)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    74,289 miles
    Test number
    623132600331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,777 miles (+5,086)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    67,777 miles
    Test number
    731597389183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,691 miles (+6,501)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    62,691 miles
    Test number
    992909188100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,190 miles (+8,549)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    56,190 miles
    Test number
    224683837209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,641 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,641 miles
    Test number
    473869026272
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s rear tyre sidewall

Questions about S85 JGT

Does S85 JGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S85 JGT expired on 18 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S85 JGT?
The MOT on S85 JGT expired on 18 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S85 JGT done?
S85 JGT was recorded at 134,882 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2023, an average of 5,105 miles a year.
Has S85 JGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 JGT has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2013.
Has the mileage on S85 JGT 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 S85 JGT find?
S85 JGT passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2023 with 5 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, and 2 more.

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