BMW 535
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,498 cc
S96 FECMOT history
S96 FEC is a black petrol BMW 535 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 160,090 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 May 2026
- Mileage
- 160,090 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,748 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S96 FEC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 535
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S96 FEC was last recorded at 160,090 miles on 19 May 2025, 13,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2016.
- Previous MOT
- 146,355 miles · 15 Feb 2016
- Between the last two tests
- 13,735 miles
- Average per year
- 2,748 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 160,090 miles
- 2016 – 146,355 miles
- 2015 – 139,156 miles
- 2014 – 136,087 miles
- 2013 – 134,862 miles
- 2012 – 132,778 miles
- 2011 – 128,787 miles
- 2010 – 123,817 miles
- 2009 – 117,976 miles
- 2008 – 114,853 miles
- 2007 – 111,861 miles
- 2006 – 107,031 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,090 miles
- AdvisorySill covers fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of sills
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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2016
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Advise rear discs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,090 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2026
- Odometer
- 160,090 miles
- Test number
- 102951831480
- AdvisorySill covers fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of sills
PassMileage not read5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 905193071580
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryAdvise rear discs corroded
FailMileage not read4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 588334052497
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryAdvise rear discs corroded
Pass146,355 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 146,355 miles
- Test number
- 251365132433
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail146,355 miles (+7,199)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,355 miles
- Test number
- 877708501205
- DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass139,156 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 139,156 miles
- Test number
- 988005745006
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail139,152 miles (+3,065)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,152 miles
- Test number
- 517598435094
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass136,087 miles (+1,225)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 136,087 miles
- Test number
- 797057614004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,862 miles (+2,084)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 134,862 miles
- Test number
- 988013943054
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass132,778 miles (+3,991)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 132,778 miles
- Test number
- 355266822016
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass128,787 miles (+4,970)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 128,787 miles
- Test number
- 389557211038
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNear side front tyre wall perished
Pass123,817 miles (+5,841)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 123,817 miles
- Test number
- 801628810002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass117,976 miles (+3,123)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 117,976 miles
- Test number
- 444563329048
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass114,853 miles (+2,992)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 114,853 miles
- Test number
- 441136738083
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass111,861 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 111,861 miles
- Test number
- 563887447039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,831 miles (+4,800)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,831 miles
- Test number
- 331209437024
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass107,031 miles (+74)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 107,031 miles
- Test number
- 741894426070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,957 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,957 miles
- Test number
- 531388116046
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about S96 FEC
- Does S96 FEC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S96 FEC expired on 18 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S96 FEC?
- The MOT on S96 FEC expired on 18 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S96 FEC done?
- S96 FEC was recorded at 160,090 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2025, an average of 2,748 miles a year.
- Has S96 FEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S96 FEC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2017.
- Has the mileage on S96 FEC 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 S96 FEC find?
- S96 FEC passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2025 with 1 advisory: sill covers fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of sills.
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