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BMW 535

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 3,498 cc

T255 RPCMOT history

T255 RPC is a grey petrol BMW 535 first used on 10 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
74,662 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T255 RPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T255 RPC was last recorded at 74,662 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,252 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
410 miles
Average per year
1,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,662 miles
  • 2025 – 74,252 miles
  • 2024 – 73,648 miles
  • 2023 – 73,029 miles
  • 2022 – 72,203 miles
  • 2021 – 71,595 miles
  • 2020 – 70,965 miles
  • 2019 – 69,638 miles
  • 2018 – 68,829 miles
  • 2017 – 67,253 miles
  • 2016 – 65,992 miles
  • 2015 – 64,744 miles
  • 2014 – 63,316 miles
  • 2012 – 61,030 miles
  • 2011 – 59,713 miles
  • 2010 – 58,865 miles
  • 2009 – 57,253 miles
  • 2008 – 55,662 miles
  • 2007 – 53,884 miles
  • 2006 – 52,072 miles
  • 2005 – 50,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,662 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,662 miles (+410)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    74,662 miles
    Test number
    307804276090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,252 miles (+604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    74,252 miles
    Test number
    535745793477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,648 miles (+619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    73,648 miles
    Test number
    740294560731
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass73,029 miles (+826)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    73,029 miles
    Test number
    836283377801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,203 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    72,203 miles
    Test number
    419783164902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,595 miles (+630)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    71,595 miles
    Test number
    819376976039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass70,965 miles (+1,327)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    70,965 miles
    Test number
    195963359549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass69,638 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    69,638 miles
    Test number
    175755960706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail69,636 miles (+807)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,636 miles
    Test number
    692168271952
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass68,829 miles (+1,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,829 miles
    Test number
    308275940338
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass67,253 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,253 miles
    Test number
    142213144286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,992 miles (+1,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,992 miles
    Test number
    875559991734
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass64,744 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,744 miles
    Test number
    255873655404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,316 miles
    Test number
    589893254188
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    928555953139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,030 miles (+1,317)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,030 miles
    Test number
    229106562188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    59,713 miles
    Test number
    197986161178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,713 miles (+848)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,713 miles
    Test number
    899476761115
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass58,865 miles (+1,612)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    58,865 miles
    Test number
    753037460177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,253 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,253 miles
    Test number
    401121889170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,662 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,662 miles
    Test number
    501202568142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,884 miles (+1,812)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,884 miles
    Test number
    952894467110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,072 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,072 miles
    Test number
    381553876170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    50,468 miles
    Test number
    691717885127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T255 RPC

Does T255 RPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T255 RPC is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T255 RPC?
The MOT on T255 RPC is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T255 RPC done?
T255 RPC was recorded at 74,662 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 1,156 miles a year.
Has T255 RPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T255 RPC has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T255 RPC 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 T255 RPC find?
T255 RPC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; oil leak, but not excessive.

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