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BMW 535

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,498 cc

X32 FKEMOT history

X32 FKE is a blue petrol BMW 535 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 179,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

X32 FKE blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
179,583 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2019
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X32 FKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X32 FKE was last recorded at 179,583 miles on 21 Jun 2019, 846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Aug 2007: 46,422 miles, lower than 82,897 miles on 2 Aug 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
178,737 miles · 22 Jun 2018
Between the last two tests
846 miles
Average per year
7,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2019 – 179,583 miles
  • 2018 – 178,737 miles
  • 2017 – 177,699 miles
  • 2016 – 177,630 miles
  • 2014 – 177,443 miles
  • 2012 – 145,321 miles
  • 2011 – 135,494 miles
  • 2010 – 127,317 miles
  • 2009 – 119,291 miles
  • 2008 – 111,425 miles
  • 2007 – 46,422 miles
  • 2006 – 82,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    826521068479
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  2. FailMileage not read4 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    385947051853
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  3. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    460811714323
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
  4. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    140462650985
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass179,583 miles (+846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    179,583 miles
    Test number
    320633466476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass178,737 miles (+1,038)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    178,737 miles
    Test number
    186096820022
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass177,699 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    177,699 miles
    Test number
    716623000320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  8. Fail177,695 miles (+65)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,695 miles
    Test number
    275589707529
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Pass177,630 miles (+187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    177,630 miles
    Test number
    599217777093
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Fail177,443 miles (+32,122)13 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,443 miles
    Test number
    236825434366
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (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)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  11. Pass145,321 miles (+9,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    145,321 miles
    Test number
    646808232368
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass135,494 miles (+8,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    135,494 miles
    Test number
    688705121316
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass127,317 miles (+8,026)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    127,317 miles
    Test number
    950103710327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass119,291 miles (+7,866)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    119,291 miles
    Test number
    920461639310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,425 miles (+65,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    111,425 miles
    Test number
    382175818379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass46,422 miles (-36,475)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,422 miles
    Test number
    452803017279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    82,897 miles
    Test number
    120964816207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X32 FKE

Does X32 FKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X32 FKE is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X32 FKE?
The MOT on X32 FKE is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X32 FKE done?
X32 FKE was recorded at 179,583 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2019, an average of 7,504 miles a year.
Has X32 FKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X32 FKE has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on X32 FKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X32 FKE find?
X32 FKE passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and 2 more.

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