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BMW 535

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 3,498 cc

SDY 710MOT history

SDY 710 is a grey petrol BMW 535 first used on 9 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 86,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

SDY 710 grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
86,466 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SDY 710
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SDY 710 was last recorded at 86,466 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 2,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,813 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,653 miles
Average per year
3,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,466 miles
  • 2025 – 83,813 miles
  • 2024 – 81,591 miles
  • 2023 – 77,681 miles
  • 2022 – 73,356 miles
  • 2021 – 71,106 miles
  • 2020 – 68,678 miles
  • 2019 – 65,653 miles
  • 2018 – 63,084 miles
  • 2017 – 59,675 miles
  • 2016 – 55,318 miles
  • 2015 – 50,611 miles
  • 2014 – 48,097 miles
  • 2013 – 43,606 miles
  • 2012 – 39,282 miles
  • 2011 – 36,015 miles
  • 2010 – 31,298 miles
  • 2009 – 26,225 miles
  • 2008 – 21,264 miles
  • 2007 – 17,284 miles
  • 2006 – 13,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,466 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,466 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    86,466 miles
    Test number
    267491504011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail86,466 miles (+2,653)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,466 miles
    Test number
    556733382309
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,813 miles (+2,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    83,813 miles
    Test number
    628240156664
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,591 miles (+3,910)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,591 miles
    Test number
    130912137726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,681 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,681 miles
    Test number
    760568436597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,675 miles (+4,319)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,675 miles
    Test number
    498995090119
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass73,356 miles (+2,250)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,356 miles
    Test number
    768066432811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,106 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,106 miles
    Test number
    356049055036
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking as well as slight damage to the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail71,099 miles (+2,421)2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,099 miles
    Test number
    933365060247
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre does not have 1.6mm across centre three quarters. (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking as well as slight damage to the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass68,678 miles (+3,025)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,678 miles
    Test number
    504542819372
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from central mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass65,653 miles (+2,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,653 miles
    Test number
    681711592749
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass63,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,084 miles
    Test number
    216417538735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,084 miles (+3,409)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,084 miles
    Test number
    441067956334
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass59,675 miles (+4,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,675 miles
    Test number
    118892600038
    • AdvisoryAdvise front brake disc inner faces showing signs of surface corrosion vehicle showing signs of lack of use
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear parking brake readings a little on the low side monitor

  15. Pass55,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,318 miles
    Test number
    620337691614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,318 miles (+4,707)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,318 miles
    Test number
    836877504626
    • Repaired at testFuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass50,611 miles (+2,514)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,611 miles
    Test number
    329081015481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,097 miles
    Test number
    709125354213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,097 miles (+4,491)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,097 miles
    Test number
    139614154275
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass43,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,606 miles
    Test number
    275963233259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,606 miles (+4,324)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,606 miles
    Test number
    549522233241
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass39,282 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,282 miles
    Test number
    178324732230
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Note2 front & offside rear tyres are wearing close to legal limit

  23. Fail39,282 miles (+3,267)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,282 miles
    Test number
    278013032291
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass36,015 miles (+4,717)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,015 miles
    Test number
    416321351222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,298 miles (+5,073)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,298 miles
    Test number
    480079620275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,225 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,225 miles
    Test number
    104098849223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,264 miles (+3,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,264 miles
    Test number
    133149948220
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass17,284 miles (+3,847)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,284 miles
    Test number
    121658857269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass13,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,437 miles
    Test number
    452842756209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SDY 710

What vehicle is registration SDY 710 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SDY 710 on a grey petrol BMW 535 first used on 9 Sept 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SDY 710 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SDY 710 is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on SDY 710?
The MOT on SDY 710 is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SDY 710 done?
SDY 710 was recorded at 86,466 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 3,648 miles a year.
Has SDY 710 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SDY 710 has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on SDY 710 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 SDY 710 find?
SDY 710 passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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