BMW 535
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,498 cc
V79 SAEMOT history
V79 SAE is a red petrol BMW 535 first used on 14 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 131,982 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 131,982 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,136 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V79 SAE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 535
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V79 SAE was last recorded at 131,982 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 3,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 128,230 miles · 13 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,752 miles
- Average per year
- 5,136 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,982 miles
- 2025 – 128,230 miles
- 2024 – 125,730 miles
- 2023 – 123,643 miles
- 2022 – 120,222 miles
- 2020 – 116,044 miles
- 2018 – 95,718 miles
- 2017 – 87,647 miles
- 2016 – 79,738 miles
- 2015 – 73,783 miles
- 2014 – 65,135 miles
- 2012 – 61,904 miles
- 2011 – 58,248 miles
- 2010 – 52,406 miles
- 2009 – 45,985 miles
- 2008 – 40,390 miles
- 2007 – 35,710 miles
- 2006 – 31,857 miles
- 2005 – 27,065 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,982 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Both fuel take straps corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,982 miles (+3,752)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 131,982 miles
- Test number
- 710493660318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,230 miles (+2,500)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 128,230 miles
- Test number
- 677759240760
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass125,730 miles (+2,087)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 125,730 miles
- Test number
- 831795306927
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass123,643 miles (+3,421)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 123,643 miles
- Test number
- 743534526155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,222 miles (+4,178)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 120,222 miles
- Test number
- 806931253687
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,044 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 116,044 miles
- Test number
- 651559761478
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 603231667453
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FailMileage not read2 major3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 975301243538
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image is LHD spec (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass95,718 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 95,718 miles
- Test number
- 428505565787
- AdvisoryBoth fuel take straps corroded
- AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working (disconnected)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail95,718 miles (+8,071)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,718 miles
- Test number
- 211182476631
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth fuel take straps corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass87,647 miles (+7,909)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 87,647 miles
- Test number
- 825626384033
- AdvisoryOil leak Engine oil leak
Pass79,738 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 79,738 miles
- Test number
- 217137967397
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail79,736 miles (+5,953)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,736 miles
- Test number
- 388213420522
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure warning on dash
Pass73,783 miles (+8,648)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 73,783 miles
- Test number
- 297668345486
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteSlight corrosion to inner edge of both front brake discs.
- NoteSlight movment in o/s/f suspension strut telescopic.
Pass65,135 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 65,135 miles
- Test number
- 439450164118
- 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)
Fail65,135 miles (+3,231)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,135 miles
- Test number
- 227646554454
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- 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)
Pass61,904 miles (+3,656)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 61,904 miles
- Test number
- 546818262211
- NoteHeadlamp washer system not functioning correctly
Pass58,248 miles (+394)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 58,248 miles
- Test number
- 766676671271
- 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)
- NoteBoth rear tryes going off on inner edges
- NoteEngine managment light on
- NoteN/s/r disc inner face rusty
Fail57,854 miles (+5,448)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,854 miles
- Test number
- 319283661270
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- 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)
- NoteBoth rear tryes going off on inner edges
- NoteEngine managment light on
- NoteN/s/r disc inner face rusty
Pass52,406 miles (+6,421)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 52,406 miles
- Test number
- 661905660290
- NoteEngine management light on
Fail45,985 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,985 miles
- Test number
- 911786669283
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass45,985 miles (+5,595)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 45,985 miles
- Test number
- 931646769232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,390 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,390 miles
- Test number
- 701935758216
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass40,390 miles (+4,680)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 40,390 miles
- Test number
- 994655558211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,710 miles (+3,853)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 35,710 miles
- Test number
- 982701477225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,857 miles (+4,792)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 31,857 miles
- Test number
- 493405676220
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass27,065 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 27,065 miles
- Test number
- 754158575287
- NoteO/s & n/s front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces
- NoteO/s & n/s headlamp aims on high limit
Questions about V79 SAE
- Does V79 SAE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V79 SAE is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V79 SAE?
- The MOT on V79 SAE is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V79 SAE done?
- V79 SAE was recorded at 131,982 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 5,136 miles a year.
- Has V79 SAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V79 SAE has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2019.
- Has the mileage on V79 SAE 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 V79 SAE find?
- V79 SAE passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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