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BMW 535

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 3,498 cc

V8 EPLMOT history

V8 EPL is a silver petrol BMW 535 first used on 13 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

V8 EPL silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 May 2026
Mileage
104,120 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 EPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 EPL was last recorded at 104,120 miles on 23 May 2025, 14,776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,344 miles · 17 May 2024
Between the last two tests
14,776 miles
Average per year
3,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,120 miles
  • 2024 – 89,344 miles
  • 2023 – 79,321 miles
  • 2022 – 66,969 miles
  • 2021 – 63,578 miles
  • 2020 – 59,879 miles
  • 2019 – 55,535 miles
  • 2017 – 49,529 miles
  • 2016 – 49,361 miles
  • 2015 – 46,344 miles
  • 2014 – 44,616 miles
  • 2013 – 41,368 miles
  • 2012 – 38,556 miles
  • 2011 – 34,358 miles
  • 2010 – 32,766 miles
  • 2009 – 31,728 miles
  • 2008 – 30,639 miles
  • 2007 – 29,635 miles
  • 2006 – 28,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,120 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff and engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear handbrake low readings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm, outer ball joint, on limit (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm, outer ball joint, on limit (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,120 miles (+14,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    104,120 miles
    Test number
    339636119766
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff and engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,344 miles (+10,023)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    89,344 miles
    Test number
    288345144137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    79,321 miles
    Test number
    917262620180
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail79,288 miles (+12,319)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,288 miles
    Test number
    906275413256
    • MajorEmissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,969 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    66,969 miles
    Test number
    415295218768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,578 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,578 miles
    Test number
    518590859235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,879 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,879 miles
    Test number
    763955066425
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail59,879 miles (+4,344)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,879 miles
    Test number
    518542710933
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass55,535 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    55,535 miles
    Test number
    489897756157
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake low readings

  10. Fail55,535 miles (+6,006)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,535 miles
    Test number
    192992390107
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake low readings

  11. Pass49,529 miles (+168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,529 miles
    Test number
    109266087436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear slight, at flexi joints (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass49,361 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,361 miles
    Test number
    834443445357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm, outer ball joint, on limit (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm, outer ball joint, on limit (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn smooth on inner treads

  13. Fail49,356 miles (+30)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,356 miles
    Test number
    323332615365
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  14. Fail49,326 miles (+2,982)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,326 miles
    Test number
    212368273846
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking under bonnet (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking under bonnet (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm, outer ball joint, on limit (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm, outer ball joint, on limit (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on inner treads

  15. Pass46,344 miles (+1,728)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,344 miles
    Test number
    128817575011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on inner treads

  16. Pass44,616 miles (+3,248)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,616 miles
    Test number
    578319674062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass41,368 miles (+2,812)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,368 miles
    Test number
    569927483045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass38,556 miles (+4,198)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,556 miles
    Test number
    978549702119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/sr tyre is worn smooth on inner treads
    • NoteO/sf and n/sf tyres are worn smooth on inner and outer treads

  19. Pass34,358 miles (+1,592)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,358 miles
    Test number
    136501811192
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wear on inner edge
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres wear on inner and outer edges
    • NoteSmall splits on offside and nearside front tyres outer walls

  20. Pass32,766 miles (+1,038)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,766 miles
    Test number
    464345300164
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer treads

  21. Pass31,728 miles (+1,089)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,728 miles
    Test number
    992566809129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on both edges
    • NoteCovers fitted to both outer sills and floors

  22. Pass30,639 miles (+1,004)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,639 miles
    Test number
    762629908175
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

  23. Pass29,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,635 miles
    Test number
    203200617469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,635 miles (+1,070)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,635 miles
    Test number
    524320017125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  25. Pass28,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,565 miles
    Test number
    484631116156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,565 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,565 miles
    Test number
    913581416129
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testUpper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about V8 EPL

Does V8 EPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 EPL expired on 24 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 EPL?
The MOT on V8 EPL expired on 24 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 EPL done?
V8 EPL was recorded at 104,120 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 3,958 miles a year.
Has V8 EPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 EPL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V8 EPL 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 V8 EPL find?
V8 EPL passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive rear diff and engine area.

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