BMW 535
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,498 cc
T746 EDMMOT history
T746 EDM is a silver petrol BMW 535 first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 164,471 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 164,471 mi
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,283 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T746 EDM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 535
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 21 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T746 EDM was last recorded at 164,471 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 2,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 162,144 miles · 8 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,327 miles
- Average per year
- 3,283 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,471 miles
- 2025 – 162,144 miles
- 2024 – 155,536 miles
- 2023 – 151,882 miles
- 2022 – 149,836 miles
- 2021 – 148,002 miles
- 2020 – 146,090 miles
- 2018 – 144,523 miles
- 2016 – 144,420 miles
- 2012 – 136,729 miles
- 2011 – 130,037 miles
- 2010 – 120,787 miles
- 2009 – 115,244 miles
- 2008 – 112,346 miles
- 2007 – 104,459 miles
- 2006 – 99,354 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,471 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm.
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm.
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,471 miles (+2,327)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 164,471 miles
- Test number
- 389937991749
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,144 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 162,144 miles
- Test number
- 711289274016
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail162,144 miles (+6,608)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,144 miles
- Test number
- 550885504370
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass155,536 miles (+3,654)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 155,536 miles
- Test number
- 871553241549
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass151,882 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 151,882 miles
- Test number
- 882814244779
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,840 miles (+2,004)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,840 miles
- Test number
- 850181319372
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested BRAKE CALIPER LEAKING (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass149,836 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 149,836 miles
- Test number
- 612065290270
- 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))
Fail149,824 miles (+1,822)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,824 miles
- Test number
- 331742059277
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass148,002 miles (+1,912)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 148,002 miles
- Test number
- 849736001404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,090 miles (+1,567)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 146,090 miles
- Test number
- 642986185025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,523 miles (+103)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 144,523 miles
- Test number
- 572543748807
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,420 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 144,420 miles
- Test number
- 558450341876
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail144,420 miles (+7,691)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,420 miles
- Test number
- 857238633395
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass136,729 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 136,729 miles
- Test number
- 136969992237
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside rear lower suspension arm pin/bush is worn and has freeplay
- NoteRear brake pipe above axle slightly corroded
Fail136,729 miles (+85)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,729 miles
- Test number
- 737639492222
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside rear lower suspension arm pin/bush is worn and has freeplay
- NoteRear brake pipe above axle slightly corroded
Fail136,644 miles (+6,607)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,644 miles
- Test number
- 716980092295
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass130,037 miles (+125)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 130,037 miles
- Test number
- 119153611398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,912 miles (+9,125)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,912 miles
- Test number
- 166848891221
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass120,787 miles (+19)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 120,787 miles
- Test number
- 320790650233
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on outter edge
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
- NoteCenter brake light inop
- NoteRear brake pads low
Fail120,768 miles (+5,524)1 dangerous2 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,768 miles
- Test number
- 314488400239
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
- NotePower steering pipe damp
- NoteRear brake pads low
Pass115,244 miles (+2,898)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 115,244 miles
- Test number
- 743247399130
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass112,346 miles (+7,887)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 112,346 miles
- Test number
- 794496858178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,459 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 104,459 miles
- Test number
- 133576607136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,455 miles (+5,101)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,455 miles
- Test number
- 541142707131
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass99,354 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 99,354 miles
- Test number
- 272479506145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T746 EDM
- Does T746 EDM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T746 EDM is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T746 EDM?
- The MOT on T746 EDM is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T746 EDM done?
- T746 EDM was recorded at 164,471 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 3,283 miles a year.
- Has T746 EDM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T746 EDM has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on T746 EDM 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 T746 EDM find?
- T746 EDM passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear fuel pipe/s corroded, and 1 more.
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