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BMW 535

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,498 cc

T173 UYAMOT history

T173 UYA is a silver petrol BMW 535 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
148,015 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T173 UYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T173 UYA was last recorded at 148,015 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,004 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
5,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,015 miles
  • 2021 – 143,643 miles
  • 2020 – 142,692 miles
  • 2019 – 137,333 miles
  • 2018 – 132,682 miles
  • 2017 – 127,890 miles
  • 2014 – 108,713 miles
  • 2013 – 102,072 miles
  • 2012 – 96,587 miles
  • 2011 – 90,133 miles
  • 2010 – 81,603 miles
  • 2009 – 73,528 miles
  • 2008 – 65,366 miles
  • 2007 – 56,967 miles
  • 2006 – 48,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,015 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth front seat belts slow to retractRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,015 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    148,015 miles
    Test number
    127177437951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front seat belts slow to retract

  2. Fail148,004 miles (+4,361)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,004 miles
    Test number
    950006802695
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front seat belts slow to retract

  3. Pass143,643 miles (+951)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    143,643 miles
    Test number
    969471438782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,692 miles (+5,359)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    142,692 miles
    Test number
    577826232657
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,333 miles (+4,651)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,333 miles
    Test number
    792519338926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,682 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    132,682 miles
    Test number
    689628415043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail132,682 miles (+4,792)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,682 miles
    Test number
    642771424025
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass127,890 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    127,890 miles
    Test number
    605267109174
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint O/S and N/S (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing O/S and N/S (2.4.G.2)

  9. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    364309795817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. PassMileage not read7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    546953815105
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass108,713 miles (+92)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    108,713 miles
    Test number
    989718814119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail108,621 miles (+6,549)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,621 miles
    Test number
    209593414414
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass102,072 miles (+361)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    102,072 miles
    Test number
    858463833132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail101,711 miles (+5,124)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,711 miles
    Test number
    229396313424
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass96,587 miles (+6,454)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    96,587 miles
    Test number
    817118112174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass90,133 miles (+8,530)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    90,133 miles
    Test number
    466535421174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass81,603 miles (+8,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    81,603 miles
    Test number
    970006310127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass73,528 miles (+8,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,528 miles
    Test number
    702431429196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass65,366 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,366 miles
    Test number
    290726018430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail65,361 miles (+8,394)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,361 miles
    Test number
    250145218163
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass56,967 miles (+8,309)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,967 miles
    Test number
    351337217121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,658 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,658 miles
    Test number
    402992246172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,396 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    48,396 miles
    Test number
    181289706169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteLarge undershield fitted

Questions about T173 UYA

Does T173 UYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T173 UYA is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T173 UYA?
The MOT on T173 UYA is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T173 UYA done?
T173 UYA was recorded at 148,015 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 5,008 miles a year.
Has T173 UYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T173 UYA has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T173 UYA 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 T173 UYA find?
T173 UYA passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; both front seat belts slow to retract.

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