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BMW 535

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

W5 BRBMOT history

W5 BRB is a black diesel BMW 535 first used on 30 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 56,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

W5 BRB black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
56,252 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 BRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 BRB was last recorded at 56,252 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 3,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
52,600 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,652 miles
Average per year
3,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,252 miles
  • 2025 – 52,600 miles
  • 2024 – 45,505 miles
  • 2023 – 44,158 miles
  • 2022 – 43,479 miles
  • 2021 – 40,410 miles
  • 2020 – 39,576 miles
  • 2019 – 30,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,252 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 14 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,252 miles (+3,652)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    56,252 miles
    Test number
    280839675703
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass52,600 miles (+7,095)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    52,600 miles
    Test number
    779051323083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass45,505 miles (+1,347)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    45,505 miles
    Test number
    781443530610
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass44,158 miles (+679)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    44,158 miles
    Test number
    323191544738
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass43,479 miles (+3,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    43,479 miles
    Test number
    132847277300
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  6. Pass40,410 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    40,410 miles
    Test number
    331566342106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,576 miles (+9,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    39,576 miles
    Test number
    794539293988
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Pass30,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    30,366 miles
    Test number
    539852729619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 BRB

Does W5 BRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 BRB is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 BRB?
The MOT on W5 BRB is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 BRB done?
W5 BRB was recorded at 56,252 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 3,493 miles a year.
Has W5 BRB ever failed its MOT?
No. W5 BRB has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on W5 BRB 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 BRB find?
W5 BRB passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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