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BMW 535

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,498 cc

V5 RXXMOT history

V5 RXX is a silver petrol BMW 535 first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

V5 RXX silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
91,124 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 RXX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 RXX was last recorded at 91,124 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,123 miles · 29 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,124 miles
  • 2025 – 88,939 miles
  • 2024 – 87,647 miles
  • 2023 – 87,030 miles
  • 2022 – 78,527 miles
  • 2021 – 78,488 miles
  • 2020 – 78,351 miles
  • 2019 – 77,537 miles
  • 2018 – 74,499 miles
  • 2017 – 72,759 miles
  • 2016 – 70,756 miles
  • 2015 – 68,164 miles
  • 2014 – 65,640 miles
  • 2013 – 62,110 miles
  • 2011 – 58,306 miles
  • 2010 – 55,355 miles
  • 2009 – 50,045 miles
  • 2007 – 37,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,124 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,124 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    91,124 miles
    Test number
    878217482968
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail91,123 miles (+2,184)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,123 miles
    Test number
    384202253496
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,939 miles (+1,292)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,939 miles
    Test number
    120445112800
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,647 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,647 miles
    Test number
    777474929963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,030 miles (+8,503)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    87,030 miles
    Test number
    638359394233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,527 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    78,527 miles
    Test number
    765784279900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,488 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,488 miles
    Test number
    765038495715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,351 miles (+814)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2021
    Odometer
    78,351 miles
    Test number
    606577215010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,537 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,537 miles
    Test number
    534183495022
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake performance low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front self levering bracket broken
    • AdvisoryInner edges rear tyres worn

  10. Fail77,537 miles (+3,038)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,537 miles
    Test number
    554316780881
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake performance low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front self levering bracket broken
    • AdvisoryInner edges rear tyres worn

  11. Pass74,499 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,499 miles
    Test number
    600827207750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,494 miles (+1,735)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,494 miles
    Test number
    998610096893
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass72,759 miles (+2,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,759 miles
    Test number
    549979153150
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake effort low

  14. Pass70,756 miles (+2,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,756 miles
    Test number
    410465850463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass68,164 miles (+2,524)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,164 miles
    Test number
    305656965034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass65,640 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,640 miles
    Test number
    556502474064
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail65,640 miles (+3,530)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,640 miles
    Test number
    879502074082
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass62,110 miles (+3,804)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,110 miles
    Test number
    549138563093
    • NoteOffside wing mirror is deteriorated

  19. Pass58,306 miles (+2,951)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,306 miles
    Test number
    426068481290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s wing mirror deteriorating

  20. Pass55,355 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,355 miles
    Test number
    860979030268
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear tyres worn close to legal limit
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on shoulders

  21. Fail55,353 miles (+5,308)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,353 miles
    Test number
    874709030260
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear tyres worn close to legal limit
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on shoulders

  22. Pass50,045 miles (+12,611)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,045 miles
    Test number
    624943629227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,434 miles
    Test number
    361977947485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 RXX

Does V5 RXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 RXX is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 RXX?
The MOT on V5 RXX is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 RXX done?
V5 RXX was recorded at 91,124 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 2,814 miles a year.
Has V5 RXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 RXX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 RXX 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 V5 RXX find?
V5 RXX passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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