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BMW 535

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,498 cc

WMJ 843MOT history

WMJ 843 is a silver petrol BMW 535 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2023 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 82,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2022.

WMJ 843 silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2023
Mileage
82,654 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2022
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WMJ 843
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

WMJ 843 was last recorded at 82,654 miles on 18 Mar 2022, 1,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
81,565 miles · 13 Sept 2018
Between the last two tests
1,089 miles
Average per year
709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 82,654 miles
  • 2018 – 81,565 miles
  • 2016 – 79,995 miles
  • 2015 – 78,616 miles
  • 2014 – 76,972 miles
  • 2012 – 75,200 miles
  • 2011 – 74,980 miles
  • 2010 – 74,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,654 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

10 tests since 1 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,654 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,654 miles
    Test number
    238966022068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,565 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    81,565 miles
    Test number
    654833751367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    79,995 miles
    Test number
    478136359639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail79,995 miles (+1,379)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,995 miles
    Test number
    161541344212
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  5. Pass78,616 miles (+1,644)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    78,616 miles
    Test number
    579525625198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,972 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,972 miles
    Test number
    188542564432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail76,972 miles (+1,772)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,972 miles
    Test number
    846072464052
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass75,200 miles (+220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,200 miles
    Test number
    585892132366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  9. Pass74,980 miles (+389)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    74,980 miles
    Test number
    649313591210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass74,591 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    74,591 miles
    Test number
    562355200330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear discs are slightly corroded

Questions about WMJ 843

What vehicle is registration WMJ 843 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WMJ 843 on a silver petrol BMW 535 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does WMJ 843 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on WMJ 843 expired on 17 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on WMJ 843?
The MOT on WMJ 843 expired on 17 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has WMJ 843 done?
WMJ 843 was recorded at 82,654 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2022, an average of 709 miles a year.
Has WMJ 843 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WMJ 843 has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on WMJ 843 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 WMJ 843 find?
WMJ 843 passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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