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BMW 535

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,498 cc

T95 SPHMOT history

T95 SPH is a silver petrol BMW 535 first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 155,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2026
Mileage
155,938 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T95 SPH
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
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T95 SPH was last recorded at 155,938 miles on 31 Jan 2025, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jan 2014: 100,398 miles, lower than 112,470 miles on 29 Jan 2013.

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
155,877 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
4,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,938 miles
  • 2024 – 148,706 miles
  • 2023 – 144,796 miles
  • 2022 – 140,022 miles
  • 2021 – 135,052 miles
  • 2020 – 131,130 miles
  • 2019 – 124,451 miles
  • 2018 – 118,268 miles
  • 2017 – 110,185 miles
  • 2016 – 105,811 miles
  • 2015 – 102,685 miles
  • 2014 – 100,398 miles
  • 2013 – 112,470 miles
  • 2011 – 107,711 miles
  • 2009 – 95,881 miles
  • 2008 – 91,327 miles
  • 2007 – 85,364 miles
  • 2006 – 77,975 miles
  • 2005 – 63,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,938 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,938 miles (+61)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    155,938 miles
    Test number
    646496545748
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail155,877 miles (+7,171)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,877 miles
    Test number
    263387831159
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced around jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,706 miles (+3,910)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    148,706 miles
    Test number
    534286977353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,796 miles (+4,774)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    144,796 miles
    Test number
    273991433906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,022 miles (+4,970)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,022 miles
    Test number
    143199122677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,052 miles (+3,922)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,052 miles
    Test number
    598635903637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,130 miles (+6,679)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,130 miles
    Test number
    323682765952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,451 miles (+6,183)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    124,451 miles
    Test number
    541508042724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,268 miles (+8,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    118,268 miles
    Test number
    303412270307
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass110,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    110,185 miles
    Test number
    703359776366
    • AdvisoryRear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Fail110,185 miles (+4,374)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,185 miles
    Test number
    619327434498
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass105,811 miles (+3,126)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    105,811 miles
    Test number
    866375295955
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass102,685 miles (+2,287)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    102,685 miles
    Test number
    929196125051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass100,398 miles11 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    100,398 miles
    Test number
    297008424004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail100,398 miles (-12,072)7 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,398 miles
    Test number
    436677824083
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass112,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    112,470 miles
    Test number
    155589923036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. PassMileage not read2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    816389272145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. FailMileage not read4 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    359257572193
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass107,711 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    107,711 miles
    Test number
    627809671169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail107,711 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,711 miles
    Test number
    766469371140
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. FailMileage not read3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    108170561159
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth the front tyres are wearing on the outer edges
    • NoteSlight play in the nearside front wheel
    • NoteSlight play in the steering

  22. PassMileage not read2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    700883750129
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak around the engine
    • NoteSteering damp

  23. FailMileage not read2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    482172050180
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak around the engine
    • NoteSteering damp

  24. Pass95,881 miles (+4,554)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    95,881 miles
    Test number
    354283769120
    • NoteOffside front aim is stating to de-focus
    • NoteSteering box damp

  25. Pass91,327 miles (+5,963)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    91,327 miles
    Test number
    484629658118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre outer wall slight damage

  26. Pass85,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    85,364 miles
    Test number
    221599857424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail85,364 miles (+7,389)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,364 miles
    Test number
    823539957142
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

  28. Pass77,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    77,975 miles
    Test number
    534286356198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail77,975 miles (+14,439)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,975 miles
    Test number
    774366956171
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass63,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    63,536 miles
    Test number
    711108155131
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T95 SPH

Does T95 SPH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T95 SPH expired on 30 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T95 SPH?
The MOT on T95 SPH expired on 30 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T95 SPH done?
T95 SPH was recorded at 155,938 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2025, an average of 4,702 miles a year.
Has T95 SPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T95 SPH has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T95 SPH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T95 SPH find?
T95 SPH passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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