BMW 535
Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 3,498 cc
T3 TDHMOT history
T3 TDH is a grey petrol BMW 535 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 122,106 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 122,106 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,612 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T3 TDH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 535
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T3 TDH was last recorded at 122,106 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 122,092 miles · 5 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 14 miles
- Average per year
- 4,612 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,106 miles
- 2025 – 119,523 miles
- 2024 – 116,458 miles
- 2023 – 111,800 miles
- 2022 – 108,483 miles
- 2021 – 105,921 miles
- 2020 – 103,905 miles
- 2019 – 98,735 miles
- 2018 – 91,998 miles
- 2017 – 84,875 miles
- 2016 – 77,810 miles
- 2015 – 71,360 miles
- 2014 – 66,005 miles
- 2013 – 60,744 miles
- 2012 – 56,328 miles
- 2011 – 51,432 miles
- 2010 – 47,392 miles
- 2009 – 42,837 miles
- 2008 – 38,949 miles
- 2007 – 34,141 miles
- 2006 – 29,997 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,106 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 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryUnderside rustyRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Oil leaks
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,106 miles (+14)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 122,106 miles
- Test number
- 515939266080
- 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))
- AdvisoryUnderside rusty
Fail122,092 miles (+2,569)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,092 miles
- Test number
- 718988823787
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- 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))
- AdvisoryUnderside rusty
Pass119,523 miles (+3,065)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 119,523 miles
- Test number
- 840278512322
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryUnderside rusty
Pass116,458 miles (+4,658)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 116,458 miles
- Test number
- 600919720721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,800 miles (+43)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 111,800 miles
- Test number
- 299630893315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,757 miles (+10)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,757 miles
- Test number
- 271509899640
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Fail111,747 miles (+3,264)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,747 miles
- Test number
- 818074059822
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass108,483 miles (+2,562)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 108,483 miles
- Test number
- 955470639417
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread close to wear bars
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread down to wear bars
Pass105,921 miles (+27)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 105,921 miles
- Test number
- 149563327536
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Fail105,894 miles (+1,989)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,894 miles
- Test number
- 318520265347
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Pass103,905 miles (+131)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 103,905 miles
- Test number
- 378448037118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail103,774 miles (+5,039)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,774 miles
- Test number
- 688826097796
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLow effort on both sides of parking brake
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass98,735 miles (+6,737)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 98,735 miles
- Test number
- 453928965126
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on edges
- AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty
Pass91,998 miles (+7,123)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 91,998 miles
- Test number
- 581796272692
- AdvisoryFront brake disc inner faces rusty
Pass84,875 miles (+7,065)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 84,875 miles
- Test number
- 472420819308
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on outer edge
Pass77,810 miles (+6,450)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 77,810 miles
- Test number
- 379688451388
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass71,360 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 71,360 miles
- Test number
- 278996955028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,360 miles (+5,355)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,360 miles
- Test number
- 459256155017
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteRear brake discs very rusty and pitted
Pass66,005 miles (+26)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 66,005 miles
- Test number
- 166783744400
- NoteFront brake discs rusty and pitted
- NoteNearside rear brake disc rusty and pitted
Fail65,979 miles (+5,235)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,979 miles
- Test number
- 837187834083
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront brake discs rusty and pitted
- NoteNearside rear brake disc rusty and pitted
Pass60,744 miles (+4,416)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 60,744 miles
- Test number
- 117747733006
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBrake discs rusty/pitted
Pass56,328 miles (+4,896)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 56,328 miles
- Test number
- 137077732425
- NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly pitted
- NoteNearside rear brake disc slightly scored
Pass51,432 miles (+4,040)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 51,432 miles
- Test number
- 116465441008
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
- NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly pitted
Pass47,392 miles (+4,555)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 47,392 miles
- Test number
- 591942840053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,837 miles (+3,888)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 42,837 miles
- Test number
- 204318649087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,949 miles (+4,808)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 38,949 miles
- Test number
- 473517658057
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass34,141 miles (+4,144)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 34,141 miles
- Test number
- 133948957094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,997 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 29,997 miles
- Test number
- 653604756093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T3 TDH
- Does T3 TDH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 TDH is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T3 TDH?
- The MOT on T3 TDH is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T3 TDH done?
- T3 TDH was recorded at 122,106 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 4,612 miles a year.
- Has T3 TDH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T3 TDH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T3 TDH 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 T3 TDH find?
- T3 TDH passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 4 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, and 1 more.
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