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BMW 535

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

T181 CDCMOT history

T181 CDC is a blue diesel BMW 535 first used on 2 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 214,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
214,789 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 CDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 CDC was last recorded at 214,789 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 14,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,675 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14,114 miles
Average per year
12,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 214,789 miles
  • 2024 – 200,675 miles
  • 2023 – 195,060 miles
  • 2022 – 187,598 miles
  • 2021 – 185,519 miles
  • 2020 – 183,206 miles
  • 2019 – 180,088 miles
  • 2018 – 175,442 miles
  • 2017 – 157,411 miles
  • 2016 – 142,852 miles
  • 2015 – 124,566 miles
  • 2014 – 109,396 miles
  • 2013 – 92,595 miles
  • 2012 – 67,156 miles
  • 2011 – 41,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,789 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnder trays

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,789 miles (+14,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    214,789 miles
    Test number
    575165779826
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays
  2. Pass200,675 miles (+5,615)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    200,675 miles
    Test number
    822658610503
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  3. Pass195,060 miles (+7,462)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    195,060 miles
    Test number
    209879935796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass187,598 miles (+2,079)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    187,598 miles
    Test number
    558922643301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass185,519 miles (+2,313)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    185,519 miles
    Test number
    489457608445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass183,206 miles (+3,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    183,206 miles
    Test number
    377955819512
    • 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))
  7. Pass180,088 miles (+4,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    180,088 miles
    Test number
    317776981588
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  8. Pass175,442 miles (+18,031)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    175,442 miles
    Test number
    350509761015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass157,411 miles (+14,559)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    157,411 miles
    Test number
    307049928084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,852 miles (+18,286)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    142,852 miles
    Test number
    798400393395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,566 miles (+15,170)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    124,566 miles
    Test number
    711895234280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,396 miles (+16,801)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    109,396 miles
    Test number
    379093234273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,595 miles
    Test number
    366384833413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,595 miles (+25,439)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,595 miles
    Test number
    427713333258
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass67,156 miles (+25,681)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,156 miles
    Test number
    935640232271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,475 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,475 miles
    Test number
    639067131264
    • NoteBoth front tyre wear low.

Questions about T181 CDC

Does T181 CDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T181 CDC is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T181 CDC?
The MOT on T181 CDC is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T181 CDC done?
T181 CDC was recorded at 214,789 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 12,146 miles a year.
Has T181 CDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 CDC has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2013.
Has the mileage on T181 CDC 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 T181 CDC find?
T181 CDC passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; under trays.

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