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BMW 535

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

V9 FAWMOT history

V9 FAW is a blue diesel BMW 535 first used on 29 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 162,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

V9 FAW blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
162,098 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V9 FAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V9 FAW was last recorded at 162,098 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 4,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
157,123 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,975 miles
Average per year
9,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,098 miles
  • 2025 – 157,123 miles
  • 2024 – 150,162 miles
  • 2023 – 143,269 miles
  • 2022 – 136,476 miles
  • 2021 – 130,638 miles
  • 2020 – 119,326 miles
  • 2019 – 102,114 miles
  • 2018 – 87,544 miles
  • 2017 – 76,944 miles
  • 2016 – 64,130 miles
  • 2015 – 50,528 miles
  • 2014 – 47,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,098 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,098 miles (+4,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    162,098 miles
    Test number
    481793277121
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass157,123 miles (+6,961)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    157,123 miles
    Test number
    888930179331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,162 miles (+6,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    150,162 miles
    Test number
    419206149387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass143,269 miles (+6,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    143,269 miles
    Test number
    406928712193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass136,476 miles (+5,838)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    136,476 miles
    Test number
    758652236839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,638 miles (+6,518)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    130,638 miles
    Test number
    198353505649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,120 miles (+4,794)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    124,120 miles
    Test number
    266260454904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,326 miles (+17,212)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    119,326 miles
    Test number
    156188889262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,114 miles (+14,570)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    102,114 miles
    Test number
    372894857058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,544 miles (+10,600)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    87,544 miles
    Test number
    682548411423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,944 miles (+12,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,944 miles
    Test number
    351075878316
    • AdvisorySill,underbody & engine covers fitted

  12. Pass64,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,130 miles
    Test number
    843175782168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,130 miles (+13,602)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,130 miles
    Test number
    402110707615
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  14. Pass50,528 miles (+2,815)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,528 miles
    Test number
    166362165455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,713 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,713 miles
    Test number
    675730814342
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly

Questions about V9 FAW

Does V9 FAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V9 FAW is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V9 FAW?
The MOT on V9 FAW is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V9 FAW done?
V9 FAW was recorded at 162,098 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 9,571 miles a year.
Has V9 FAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V9 FAW has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on V9 FAW 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 V9 FAW find?
V9 FAW passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both.

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