
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp glass deteriorating
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp glass deteriorating
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.
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
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))
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
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass87,939 miles (+5,046)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 87,939 miles
- Test number
- 716980796344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,893 miles (+5,957)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 82,893 miles
- Test number
- 574852794502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,936 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 76,936 miles
- Test number
- 602287515514
- AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on
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
Pass70,501 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 70,501 miles
- Test number
- 588379474205
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass69,138 miles (+4,724)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 69,138 miles
- Test number
- 515334183250
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass64,414 miles (+5,152)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 64,414 miles
- Test number
- 827727272244
- NoteAir bag light on
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
Pass53,395 miles (+4,759)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 53,395 miles
- Test number
- 592581260187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,636 miles (+9,691)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 48,636 miles
- Test number
- 731730169137
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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