BMW 535
Red · Petrol · 2000 · 3,498 cc
V73 KNPMOT history
V73 KNP is a red petrol BMW 535 first used on 4 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 166,972 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 166,972 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,738 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V73 KNP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 535
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 4 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V73 KNP was last recorded at 166,972 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 166,971 miles · 12 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,738 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,972 miles
- 2025 – 153,434 miles
- 2024 – 139,107 miles
- 2023 – 137,451 miles
- 2022 – 134,244 miles
- 2020 – 133,269 miles
- 2019 – 128,655 miles
- 2018 – 122,168 miles
- 2017 – 118,597 miles
- 2016 – 114,442 miles
- 2015 – 109,758 miles
- 2014 – 104,899 miles
- 2013 – 101,072 miles
- 2012 – 97,412 miles
- 2011 – 94,142 miles
- 2010 – 91,249 miles
- 2009 – 85,340 miles
- 2008 – 80,111 miles
- 2007 – 74,858 miles
- 2006 – 68,794 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,972 miles
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Low performance (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2026
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Engine management light on
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,972 miles (+1)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 166,972 miles
- Test number
- 349684573461
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Low performance (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Fail166,971 miles (+109)1 dangerous1 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,971 miles
- Test number
- 170733066379
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Fail166,862 miles (+13,428)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,862 miles
- Test number
- 457116054339
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass153,434 miles (+14,327)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 153,434 miles
- Test number
- 836539068363
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both offside and nearside lower control arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,107 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 139,107 miles
- Test number
- 792160710821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,107 miles (+1,656)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,107 miles
- Test number
- 751123200601
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass137,451 miles (+59)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 137,451 miles
- Test number
- 823097303531
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail137,392 miles (+56)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,392 miles
- Test number
- 674939641502
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail137,336 miles (+3,092)8 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,336 miles
- Test number
- 996767882912
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point/Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point/Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,244 miles (+975)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 134,244 miles
- Test number
- 775010190077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,269 miles (+13)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 133,269 miles
- Test number
- 660029408775
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyres getting old
Fail133,256 miles (+4,601)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,256 miles
- Test number
- 553851593813
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyres getting old
Pass128,655 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 128,655 miles
- Test number
- 777710581511
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear flexible brake hoses perished
Fail128,655 miles (+6,487)1 dangerous2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,655 miles
- Test number
- 861786640138
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine management lamp illuminated
- AdvisoryLow effort offside and nearside park brake
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight damage to tyre sidewall
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,168 miles (+3,571)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 122,168 miles
- Test number
- 462164669097
- AdvisorySlight wear nearside inner steering joint
Pass118,597 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 118,597 miles
- Test number
- 251792385510
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre tread very low
- AdvisoryWear on offside front roll bar link
Fail118,596 miles (+4,154)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,596 miles
- Test number
- 969074571747
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre tread very low
- AdvisoryWear on offside front roll bar link
Pass114,442 miles (+4,684)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 114,442 miles
- Test number
- 191304232708
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass109,758 miles (+13)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 109,758 miles
- Test number
- 238425205423
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail109,745 miles (+4,846)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,745 miles
- Test number
- 608380105146
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass104,899 miles (+3,827)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 104,899 miles
- Test number
- 538841044094
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass101,072 miles (+3,660)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 101,072 miles
- Test number
- 197363643440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,412 miles (+3,270)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 97,412 miles
- Test number
- 178864332077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,142 miles (+2,893)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 94,142 miles
- Test number
- 808057821041
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass91,249 miles (+5,909)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 91,249 miles
- Test number
- 942003240080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,340 miles (+5,229)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 85,340 miles
- Test number
- 340275339028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,111 miles (+5,253)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 80,111 miles
- Test number
- 442565648031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,858 miles (+6,064)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 74,858 miles
- Test number
- 393059217025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,794 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 68,794 miles
- Test number
- 554593326060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V73 KNP
- Does V73 KNP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V73 KNP is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V73 KNP?
- The MOT on V73 KNP is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V73 KNP done?
- V73 KNP was recorded at 166,972 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 4,738 miles a year.
- Has V73 KNP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V73 KNP has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on V73 KNP 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 V73 KNP find?
- V73 KNP passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 7 more.
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