BMW 535
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,979 cc
V52 GDXMOT history
V52 GDX is a blue petrol BMW 535 first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,549 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 143,549 mi
- At MOT on 2 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,281 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V52 GDX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 535
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V52 GDX was last recorded at 143,549 miles on 2 Aug 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 143,545 miles · 22 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 3,281 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 143,549 miles
- 2023 – 143,306 miles
- 2022 – 141,570 miles
- 2021 – 138,250 miles
- 2019 – 123,271 miles
- 2018 – 117,161 miles
- 2017 – 115,658 miles
- 2016 – 113,694 miles
- 2015 – 112,297 miles
- 2014 – 111,323 miles
- 2012 – 105,871 miles
- 2009 – 96,211 miles
- 2008 – 91,577 miles
- 2007 – 88,213 miles
- 2006 – 84,211 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,549 miles
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing 255 40 17
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear heat shield loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,549 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 143,549 miles
- Test number
- 374090287329
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail143,545 miles (+239)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,545 miles
- Test number
- 391752018864
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing 225/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass143,306 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 143,306 miles
- Test number
- 214777635752
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing 255 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
Fail143,306 miles (+1,736)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,306 miles
- Test number
- 477129413187
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged twisted (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing 255 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
Pass141,570 miles (+3,320)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 141,570 miles
- Test number
- 579078862664
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass138,250 miles (+14,979)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 138,250 miles
- Test number
- 886199267073
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,271 miles (+6,110)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 123,271 miles
- Test number
- 371792649286
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass117,161 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 117,161 miles
- Test number
- 640178431730
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail117,149 miles (+1,491)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,149 miles
- Test number
- 134548582712
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass115,658 miles (+1,964)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 115,658 miles
- Test number
- 410782780074
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Pass113,694 miles (+1,397)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 113,694 miles
- Test number
- 762564952550
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both rear (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both links (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front WORN THIN on inner face (3.5.1i)
Pass112,297 miles (+974)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 112,297 miles
- Test number
- 288408965118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,323 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 111,323 miles
- Test number
- 918184684148
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth windscreen wiper blades deteriorating
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 975615683150
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 526259673182
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- 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)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass105,871 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 105,871 miles
- Test number
- 255777182185
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 566781582156
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PassMileage not read1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 296235181418
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 865229271114
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
PassMileage not read3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 202610280151
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAir bag light on
Pass96,211 miles (+4,634)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 96,211 miles
- Test number
- 321190789198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,577 miles (+3,364)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 91,577 miles
- Test number
- 861213778142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,213 miles (+4,002)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 88,213 miles
- Test number
- 594286487148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,211 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 84,211 miles
- Test number
- 842504086177
- NoteFront discs and pads getting thin
- NoteRear pads getting thin
Questions about V52 GDX
- Does V52 GDX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V52 GDX expired on 31 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V52 GDX?
- The MOT on V52 GDX expired on 31 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V52 GDX done?
- V52 GDX was recorded at 143,549 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2024, an average of 3,281 miles a year.
- Has V52 GDX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V52 GDX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on V52 GDX 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 V52 GDX find?
- V52 GDX passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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