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BMW 535

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

V16 BYEMOT history

V16 BYE is a black diesel BMW 535 first used on 13 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 149,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

V16 BYE black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
149,527 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 BYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 BYE was last recorded at 149,527 miles on 14 May 2026, 7,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Dec 2013: 78,930 miles, lower than 98,103 miles on 18 Jun 2010.

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
142,120 miles · 5 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,407 miles
Average per year
6,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,527 miles
  • 2025 – 142,120 miles
  • 2024 – 123,167 miles
  • 2019 – 119,811 miles
  • 2018 – 109,513 miles
  • 2017 – 104,226 miles
  • 2016 – 95,374 miles
  • 2015 – 85,628 miles
  • 2013 – 78,930 miles
  • 2010 – 98,103 miles
  • 2009 – 70,499 miles
  • 2008 – 45,980 miles
  • 2007 – 20,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,527 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUndertray cover fitted front to backRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,527 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    149,527 miles
    Test number
    809262895674
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray cover fitted front to back

  2. Fail149,505 miles (+7,385)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,505 miles
    Test number
    503742996483
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator missing n/s and o/s wing indicators (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray cover fitted front to back

  3. Pass142,120 miles (+18,953)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    142,120 miles
    Test number
    506892129989
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray cover fitted front to back

  4. Pass123,167 miles (+3,356)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    123,167 miles
    Test number
    684686996675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Pass119,811 miles (+10,298)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,811 miles
    Test number
    372300752157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,513 miles (+5,287)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    109,513 miles
    Test number
    989390941062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,226 miles (+8,852)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    104,226 miles
    Test number
    426110140058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass95,374 miles (+9,746)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    95,374 miles
    Test number
    160296265948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,628 miles (+6,698)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    85,628 miles
    Test number
    996656305076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,930 miles (-19,173)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    78,930 miles
    Test number
    976144963337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear secondary side light is not working
    • NoteOn board computer indicates that there is a puncture

  11. Pass98,103 miles (+590)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    98,103 miles
    Test number
    260639060440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,513 miles (+27,014)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,513 miles
    Test number
    462372060149
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass70,499 miles (+24,519)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,499 miles
    Test number
    842381369114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,980 miles (+25,606)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,980 miles
    Test number
    662954188197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    20,374 miles
    Test number
    743041297173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V16 BYE

Does V16 BYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 BYE is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 BYE?
The MOT on V16 BYE is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 BYE done?
V16 BYE was recorded at 149,527 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 6,854 miles a year.
Has V16 BYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 BYE has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V16 BYE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V16 BYE find?
V16 BYE passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s; undertray cover fitted front to back.

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