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BMW 535

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

Y15 FAMMOT history

Y15 FAM is a black diesel BMW 535 first used on 3 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 257,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

Y15 FAM black 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 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
257,964 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 FAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 FAM was last recorded at 257,964 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 10,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
247,625 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,339 miles
Average per year
14,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 257,964 miles
  • 2024 – 247,625 miles
  • 2023 – 232,548 miles
  • 2021 – 213,742 miles
  • 2020 – 206,804 miles
  • 2019 – 190,593 miles
  • 2018 – 172,256 miles
  • 2017 – 156,576 miles
  • 2016 – 128,409 miles
  • 2015 – 101,350 miles
  • 2014 – 76,589 miles
  • 2013 – 65,420 miles
  • 2012 – 55,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass257,964 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.

  • All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass257,964 miles (+10,339)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    257,964 miles
    Test number
    344111519928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass247,625 miles (+15,077)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    247,625 miles
    Test number
    773800851209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass232,548 miles (+18,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    232,548 miles
    Test number
    418306629780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass213,742 miles (+335)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    213,742 miles
    Test number
    376429454471
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  5. Fail213,407 miles (+6,603)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,407 miles
    Test number
    832065484738
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  6. Pass206,804 miles (+16,211)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    206,804 miles
    Test number
    254744739517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass190,593 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    190,593 miles
    Test number
    645407385396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail190,538 miles (+18,282)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,538 miles
    Test number
    356303654645
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass172,256 miles (+15,680)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    172,256 miles
    Test number
    664155698918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass156,576 miles (+28,167)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    156,576 miles
    Test number
    919016604224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,409 miles (+27,059)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    128,409 miles
    Test number
    900997968906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,350 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    101,350 miles
    Test number
    616728955052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail101,350 miles (+24,761)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,350 miles
    Test number
    987665955015
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass76,589 miles (+11,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    76,589 miles
    Test number
    856783644056
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass65,420 miles (+10,267)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,420 miles
    Test number
    128255483013
    • NoteOff side front tyre low outer edge
    • NoteRear pads low 3mm
    • NoteWasher jets poor pressure

  16. Pass55,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,153 miles
    Test number
    209433252046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,153 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,153 miles
    Test number
    936713252004
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about Y15 FAM

Does Y15 FAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y15 FAM expired on 30 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y15 FAM?
The MOT on Y15 FAM expired on 30 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y15 FAM done?
Y15 FAM was recorded at 257,964 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 14,815 miles a year.
Has Y15 FAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 FAM has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y15 FAM 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 Y15 FAM find?
Y15 FAM passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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