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BMW 535

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

S9 LVRMOT history

S9 LVR is a black diesel BMW 535 first used on 7 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 177,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

S9 LVR black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
177,333 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 LVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 LVR was last recorded at 177,333 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,331 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,333 miles
  • 2025 – 175,073 miles
  • 2024 – 172,695 miles
  • 2023 – 168,977 miles
  • 2022 – 165,355 miles
  • 2021 – 161,404 miles
  • 2020 – 157,511 miles
  • 2019 – 146,342 miles
  • 2018 – 131,459 miles
  • 2017 – 114,480 miles
  • 2016 – 112,530 miles
  • 2015 – 104,552 miles
  • 2013 – 68,348 miles
  • 2012 – 49,975 miles
  • 2011 – 33,085 miles
  • 2010 – 16,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,333 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,333 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    177,333 miles
    Test number
    405443199825
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail177,331 miles (+2,258)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,331 miles
    Test number
    695865180309
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass175,073 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    175,073 miles
    Test number
    406570771571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail175,073 miles (+2,378)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,073 miles
    Test number
    750225045945
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass172,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    172,695 miles
    Test number
    702184816115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail172,695 miles (+3,718)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,695 miles
    Test number
    842295830429
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass168,977 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    168,977 miles
    Test number
    854783107876
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail168,974 miles (+3,619)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,974 miles
    Test number
    946971064921
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass165,355 miles (+3,951)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    165,355 miles
    Test number
    543692999703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass161,404 miles (+3,893)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    161,404 miles
    Test number
    429023842954
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass157,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    157,511 miles
    Test number
    695297181558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail157,511 miles (+11,169)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,511 miles
    Test number
    834097120806
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass146,342 miles (+14,883)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    146,342 miles
    Test number
    733631024120
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass131,459 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,459 miles
    Test number
    590408071444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail131,295 miles (+16,815)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,295 miles
    Test number
    142860359813
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass114,480 miles (+1,950)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    114,480 miles
    Test number
    487375176240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,530 miles (+7,978)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    112,530 miles
    Test number
    156385193766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass104,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    104,552 miles
    Test number
    139089095046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail104,551 miles (+10,920)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,551 miles
    Test number
    413947740548
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass93,631 miles (+25,283)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,631 miles
    Test number
    709123265030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,348 miles (+18,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,348 miles
    Test number
    578719363188
    • 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)

  22. Pass49,975 miles (+16,890)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    49,975 miles
    Test number
    589141752172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    33,085 miles
    Test number
    407391961116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,085 miles (+16,218)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,085 miles
    Test number
    179770161168
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut but not reached ply cords

  25. Pass16,867 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    16,867 miles
    Test number
    612881060187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail15,301 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,301 miles
    Test number
    242149320061
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  27. Pass15,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    15,301 miles
    Test number
    840129220026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S9 LVR

Does S9 LVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 LVR is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 LVR?
The MOT on S9 LVR is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 LVR done?
S9 LVR was recorded at 177,333 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 9,823 miles a year.
Has S9 LVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 LVR has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S9 LVR 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 S9 LVR find?
S9 LVR passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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