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BMW 535

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

V26 SONMOT history

V26 SON is a grey diesel BMW 535 first used on 25 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 127,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

V26 SON grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
127,080 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 SON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 SON was last recorded at 127,080 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 3,944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,136 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,944 miles
Average per year
5,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,080 miles
  • 2024 – 123,136 miles
  • 2023 – 117,778 miles
  • 2022 – 113,113 miles
  • 2021 – 108,140 miles
  • 2020 – 105,097 miles
  • 2019 – 99,469 miles
  • 2018 – 93,603 miles
  • 2017 – 87,939 miles
  • 2016 – 82,893 miles
  • 2015 – 76,936 miles
  • 2014 – 70,501 miles
  • 2013 – 69,138 miles
  • 2012 – 64,414 miles
  • 2011 – 59,262 miles
  • 2010 – 53,395 miles
  • 2009 – 48,636 miles
  • 2008 – 38,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,080 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp glass deteriorating
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp glass deteriorating

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.

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Tyre pressure warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,080 miles (+3,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    127,080 miles
    Test number
    619928304194
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp glass deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp glass deteriorating
  2. Pass123,136 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    123,136 miles
    Test number
    662089309517
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Fail123,130 miles (+5,352)3 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,130 miles
    Test number
    536792991948
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tie rod slight play
  4. Pass117,778 miles (+4,665)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,778 miles
    Test number
    945537159103
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass113,113 miles (+4,973)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,113 miles
    Test number
    451058545692
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met
  6. Pass108,140 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,140 miles
    Test number
    233140305908
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • 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))
  7. Fail108,140 miles (+3,043)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,140 miles
    Test number
    639552428655
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass105,097 miles (+5,628)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,097 miles
    Test number
    720212173083
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass99,469 miles (+5,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,469 miles
    Test number
    238271812727
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass93,603 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,603 miles
    Test number
    177521013269
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail93,588 miles (+5,649)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,588 miles
    Test number
    585708506640
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass87,939 miles (+5,046)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,939 miles
    Test number
    716980796344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,893 miles (+5,957)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,893 miles
    Test number
    574852794502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,936 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,936 miles
    Test number
    602287515514
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on
  15. Fail76,921 miles (+6,420)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,921 miles
    Test number
    477054370027
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on
  16. Pass70,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,501 miles
    Test number
    588379474205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,501 miles (+1,363)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,501 miles
    Test number
    488976474236
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass69,138 miles (+4,724)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,138 miles
    Test number
    515334183250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,414 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,414 miles
    Test number
    705037672283
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteAir bag light on
  20. Pass64,414 miles (+5,152)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,414 miles
    Test number
    827727272244
    • NoteAir bag light on
  21. Pass59,262 miles (+5,867)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,262 miles
    Test number
    485497881246
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on inside edge
  22. Pass53,395 miles (+4,759)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,395 miles
    Test number
    592581260187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,636 miles (+9,691)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,636 miles
    Test number
    731730169137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,945 miles
    Test number
    614251658156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V26 SON

Does V26 SON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 SON is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V26 SON?
The MOT on V26 SON is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 SON done?
V26 SON was recorded at 127,080 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 5,038 miles a year.
Has V26 SON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 SON has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V26 SON 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 V26 SON find?
V26 SON passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside headlamp glass deteriorating; offside headlamp glass deteriorating.

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