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BMW 535

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,498 cc

T837 MABMOT history

T837 MAB is a blue petrol BMW 535 first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 183,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2025
Mileage
183,271 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2024
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T837 MAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T837 MAB was last recorded at 183,271 miles on 23 Feb 2024, 3,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,269 miles · 20 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3,002 miles
Average per year
3,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 183,271 miles
  • 2023 – 180,269 miles
  • 2022 – 177,503 miles
  • 2021 – 177,438 miles
  • 2020 – 175,923 miles
  • 2019 – 174,788 miles
  • 2018 – 170,220 miles
  • 2017 – 165,352 miles
  • 2016 – 163,065 miles
  • 2014 – 153,422 miles
  • 2012 – 147,284 miles
  • 2011 – 143,536 miles
  • 2010 – 140,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,271 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,271 miles (+3,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    183,271 miles
    Test number
    214439031195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass180,269 miles (+140)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    180,269 miles
    Test number
    606241062630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear High level light not working

  3. Fail180,129 miles (+2,626)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,129 miles
    Test number
    593430441641
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Leak from bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear High level light not functioning

  4. Pass177,503 miles (+65)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    177,503 miles
    Test number
    924570052550
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail177,438 miles (+1,515)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,438 miles
    Test number
    517159868125
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass175,923 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    175,923 miles
    Test number
    881688716272
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp lenses dull
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes adjacent to fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail175,923 miles (+1,135)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,923 miles
    Test number
    132339402632
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp lenses dull
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes adjacent to fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass174,788 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    174,788 miles
    Test number
    881824829772
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. FailMileage not read6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    555690615794
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass170,220 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    170,220 miles
    Test number
    280598162863
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel drop arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail170,217 miles (+4,865)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,217 miles
    Test number
    835534477082
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front position (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass165,352 miles (+2,287)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    165,352 miles
    Test number
    481833015919
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 downpipes to centres bolts corroded x1 snapped (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass163,065 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    163,065 miles
    Test number
    190783559621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight lens getting poor
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges slightly

  14. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    358621415245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. FailMileage not read6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    498838995140
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass153,422 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    153,422 miles
    Test number
    195872704247
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll lower suspension arms dust covers perishing

  17. Fail153,420 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,420 miles
    Test number
    518635794154
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll lower suspension arms dust covers perishing

  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    747951563100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass147,284 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    147,284 miles
    Test number
    809838652133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail146,224 miles (+2,688)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,224 miles
    Test number
    948585642016
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)

  21. Pass143,536 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    143,536 miles
    Test number
    638598211146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail143,308 miles (+2,983)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,308 miles
    Test number
    396700011104
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass140,325 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    140,325 miles
    Test number
    360060390018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail140,312 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,312 miles
    Test number
    622548080038
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T837 MAB

Does T837 MAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T837 MAB expired on 22 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T837 MAB?
The MOT on T837 MAB expired on 22 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T837 MAB done?
T837 MAB was recorded at 183,271 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2024, an average of 3,089 miles a year.
Has T837 MAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T837 MAB has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T837 MAB 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 T837 MAB find?
T837 MAB passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside.

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