BMW 535
Green and Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc
W5 BBUMOT history
W5 BBU is a green and black diesel BMW 535 first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 141,564 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 May 2027
- Mileage
- 141,564 mi
- At MOT on 30 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,803 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 BBU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 535
- Colour
- Green and Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 30 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 BBU was last recorded at 141,564 miles on 30 May 2026, 3,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 138,431 miles · 16 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,133 miles
- Average per year
- 6,803 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,564 miles
- 2025 – 138,431 miles
- 2023 – 136,174 miles
- 2021 – 130,320 miles
- 2020 – 126,291 miles
- 2019 – 123,514 miles
- 2018 – 118,230 miles
- 2017 – 113,558 miles
- 2016 – 106,343 miles
- 2015 – 89,352 miles
- 2014 – 74,258 miles
- 2013 – 55,814 miles
- 2012 – 48,607 miles
- 2011 – 40,194 miles
- 2010 – 32,104 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 27 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,564 miles (+3,133)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2027
- Odometer
- 141,564 miles
- Test number
- 658708626990
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,431 miles (+2,257)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 138,431 miles
- Test number
- 410212783521
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,174 miles (+5,854)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 136,174 miles
- Test number
- 538069060962
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective near flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass130,320 miles (+4,029)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 130,320 miles
- Test number
- 468825512665
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,291 miles (+2,777)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 126,291 miles
- Test number
- 582563225433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,514 miles (+5,284)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 123,514 miles
- Test number
- 755676897073
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,230 miles (+4,672)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 118,230 miles
- Test number
- 446681833940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,558 miles (+7,215)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 113,558 miles
- Test number
- 272107649862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,343 miles (+16,991)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 106,343 miles
- Test number
- 827056741925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,352 miles (+15,094)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 89,352 miles
- Test number
- 749363375193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,258 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 74,258 miles
- Test number
- 398622564197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,258 miles (+18,444)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,258 miles
- Test number
- 357302664110
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass55,814 miles (+7,207)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 55,814 miles
- Test number
- 367638053113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,607 miles (+8,413)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 48,607 miles
- Test number
- 736217902184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,194 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 40,194 miles
- Test number
- 158338811134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,179 miles (+8,075)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,179 miles
- Test number
- 446731411120
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Fail32,104 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,104 miles
- Test number
- 422017710163
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Pass32,104 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 32,104 miles
- Test number
- 814797810160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W5 BBU
- Does W5 BBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 BBU is valid until 29 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W5 BBU?
- The MOT on W5 BBU is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 BBU done?
- W5 BBU was recorded at 141,564 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 6,803 miles a year.
- Has W5 BBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 BBU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2014.
- Has the mileage on W5 BBU 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 W5 BBU find?
- W5 BBU passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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