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BMW 535

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,498 cc

T438 VAPMOT history

T438 VAP is a green petrol BMW 535 first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 145,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
145,118 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T438 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T438 VAP was last recorded at 145,118 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 2,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,630 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,488 miles
Average per year
4,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,118 miles
  • 2024 – 142,630 miles
  • 2023 – 142,422 miles
  • 2022 – 141,944 miles
  • 2021 – 141,346 miles
  • 2020 – 139,638 miles
  • 2019 – 137,333 miles
  • 2018 – 134,567 miles
  • 2017 – 126,961 miles
  • 2016 – 118,526 miles
  • 2015 – 107,883 miles
  • 2014 – 101,835 miles
  • 2013 – 100,432 miles
  • 2012 – 98,546 miles
  • 2011 – 97,322 miles
  • 2010 – 95,752 miles
  • 2009 – 90,571 miles
  • 2008 – 79,000 miles
  • 2007 – 70,518 miles
  • 2006 – 62,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,118 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass145,118 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    145,118 miles
    Test number
    572861788383
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail145,118 miles (+2,488)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,118 miles
    Test number
    227835275603
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass142,630 miles (+208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    142,630 miles
    Test number
    760976332430
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass142,422 miles (+478)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    142,422 miles
    Test number
    571151002297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,944 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    141,944 miles
    Test number
    435890240089
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail141,944 miles (+598)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,944 miles
    Test number
    592272036819
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass141,346 miles (+1,708)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    141,346 miles
    Test number
    368806499272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,638 miles (+2,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    139,638 miles
    Test number
    649054498834
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass137,333 miles (+2,766)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    137,333 miles
    Test number
    370743695321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,567 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    134,567 miles
    Test number
    341962732920
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  11. Fail134,560 miles (+7,599)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,560 miles
    Test number
    190565678324
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  12. Pass126,961 miles (+8,435)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,961 miles
    Test number
    699847098581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,526 miles (+10,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    118,526 miles
    Test number
    186935896984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass107,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,883 miles
    Test number
    951635400667
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  15. Fail107,883 miles (+6,048)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,883 miles
    Test number
    246696197170
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to condensation (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. faulty reflector (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  16. Pass101,835 miles (+1,403)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    101,835 miles
    Test number
    856321724156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    100,432 miles
    Test number
    756963223159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,432 miles (+1,886)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,432 miles
    Test number
    615172123129
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSmall amount of water in drivers side headlight

  19. Pass98,546 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    98,546 miles
    Test number
    139982322197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,322 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    97,322 miles
    Test number
    129786901186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    95,752 miles
    Test number
    471036640151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail95,752 miles (+5,181)2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,752 miles
    Test number
    954826840192
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFound: nearside rear parking brake performance quite low !!!
    • NoteFront brake disc's lipped & wearing up !!!
    • NoteNearside & offside rear brake disc's lipped & worn low !!!
    • NoteNearside & offside rear tyre on 2.mm traed deptn & worn uneven on tread section !!!
    • NoteNearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth !!!
    • NoteOffside front brake flex hose started to crack & perishe up !!!

  23. Pass90,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,571 miles
    Test number
    181628149145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail90,571 miles (+11,571)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,571 miles
    Test number
    660798649188
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass79,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    79,000 miles
    Test number
    462490198115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    434268128170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    144824128194
    • 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)

  28. Pass70,518 miles (+8,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    70,518 miles
    Test number
    552124237106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass62,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,504 miles
    Test number
    323779616165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T438 VAP

Does T438 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T438 VAP is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T438 VAP?
The MOT on T438 VAP is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T438 VAP done?
T438 VAP was recorded at 145,118 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 4,227 miles a year.
Has T438 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T438 VAP has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T438 VAP 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 T438 VAP find?
T438 VAP passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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