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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T535 SETMOT history

T535 SET is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2025
Mileage
146,319 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T535 SET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2025
Latest MOT test
1 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T535 SET was last recorded at 146,319 miles on 1 May 2024, 7,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 May 2007: 91,412 miles, lower than 91,414 miles on 25 May 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
138,518 miles · 11 May 2023
Between the last two tests
7,801 miles
Average per year
3,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,319 miles
  • 2023 – 138,518 miles
  • 2021 – 138,380 miles
  • 2020 – 134,381 miles
  • 2019 – 132,249 miles
  • 2018 – 121,551 miles
  • 2017 – 112,278 miles
  • 2016 – 108,406 miles
  • 2015 – 107,625 miles
  • 2014 – 106,618 miles
  • 2013 – 105,276 miles
  • 2012 – 103,450 miles
  • 2011 – 101,438 miles
  • 2010 – 98,586 miles
  • 2009 – 95,275 miles
  • 2008 – 93,166 miles
  • 2007 – 91,412 miles
  • 2006 – 89,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,319 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,319 miles (+7,801)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    146,319 miles
    Test number
    408280917865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,518 miles (+138)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    138,518 miles
    Test number
    761894590386
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrakes rusty

  3. Fail138,380 miles (+3,999)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,380 miles
    Test number
    671740349810
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass134,381 miles (+2,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    134,381 miles
    Test number
    636617599897
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass132,249 miles (+10,698)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    132,249 miles
    Test number
    140167620618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,551 miles
    Test number
    874603664570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail121,550 miles (+9,272)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,550 miles
    Test number
    318685313583
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  8. Pass112,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    112,278 miles
    Test number
    767205555730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,278 miles (+3,872)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,278 miles
    Test number
    255238557831
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  10. Pass108,406 miles (+781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    108,406 miles
    Test number
    823306747619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass107,625 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    107,625 miles
    Test number
    544229050313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished

  12. Fail107,625 miles (+1,007)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,625 miles
    Test number
    577413726060
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished

  13. Pass106,618 miles (+1,342)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,618 miles
    Test number
    777666904217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass105,276 miles (+1,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,276 miles
    Test number
    147429583166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass103,450 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    103,450 miles
    Test number
    907602092142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,438 miles (+2,852)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    101,438 miles
    Test number
    165375871131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,586 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    98,586 miles
    Test number
    222694090497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail98,576 miles (+3,301)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,576 miles
    Test number
    152242070155
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass95,275 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    95,275 miles
    Test number
    290827849191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,274 miles (+2,108)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,274 miles
    Test number
    754186449198
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass93,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    93,166 miles
    Test number
    630057158126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail93,166 miles (+1,754)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,166 miles
    Test number
    903636858109
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass91,412 miles (-2)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    91,412 miles
    Test number
    341190657167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail91,414 miles (+2,069)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,414 miles
    Test number
    281045747444
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  25. Pass89,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    89,345 miles
    Test number
    441154046173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T535 SET

Does T535 SET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T535 SET expired on 10 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T535 SET?
The MOT on T535 SET expired on 10 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T535 SET done?
T535 SET was recorded at 146,319 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2024, an average of 3,176 miles a year.
Has T535 SET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T535 SET has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T535 SET ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T535 SET find?
T535 SET passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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