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BMW 535

Blue · Lpg · 2001 · 3,498 cc

Y284 GKRMOT history

Y284 GKR is a blue lpg BMW 535 first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 178,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2025.

Y284 GKR blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2026
Mileage
178,415 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y284 GKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2026
Latest MOT test
19 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y284 GKR was last recorded at 178,415 miles on 19 May 2025, 14,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,084 miles · 12 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
14,331 miles
Average per year
6,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,415 miles
  • 2024 – 164,084 miles
  • 2023 – 152,524 miles
  • 2022 – 151,256 miles
  • 2020 – 148,319 miles
  • 2019 – 144,132 miles
  • 2018 – 138,752 miles
  • 2017 – 132,660 miles
  • 2016 – 126,873 miles
  • 2015 – 121,218 miles
  • 2014 – 115,078 miles
  • 2013 – 108,698 miles
  • 2012 – 101,934 miles
  • 2011 – 93,940 miles
  • 2010 – 92,102 miles
  • 2009 – 87,153 miles
  • 2008 – 70,371 miles
  • 2007 – 59,003 miles
  • 2006 – 49,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,415 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER REAR PASSENGER DOOR SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,415 miles (+14,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    178,415 miles
    Test number
    305007859557
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER REAR PASSENGER DOOR SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass164,084 miles (+11,560)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    164,084 miles
    Test number
    291292336005
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear inner & outer sill sign of repair covered with black substances / both sides
    • AdvisoryVehicle tested in wet condition
  3. Pass152,524 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    152,524 miles
    Test number
    209445771430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail152,520 miles (+1,264)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,520 miles
    Test number
    679851985990
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass151,256 miles (+2,937)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    151,256 miles
    Test number
    252948074870
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass148,319 miles (+4,187)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,319 miles
    Test number
    220522876262
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass144,132 miles (+5,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,132 miles
    Test number
    743180505371
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass138,752 miles (+6,092)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    138,752 miles
    Test number
    476804504176
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both along front floor (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass132,660 miles (+5,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    132,660 miles
    Test number
    374738809027
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass126,873 miles (+5,655)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    126,873 miles
    Test number
    289217893629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,218 miles (+6,140)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    121,218 miles
    Test number
    252008972326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,078 miles (+6,380)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    115,078 miles
    Test number
    329710984261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,698 miles (+6,764)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    108,698 miles
    Test number
    556807283262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass101,934 miles (+7,994)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    101,934 miles
    Test number
    366372382491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,940 miles (+1,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    93,940 miles
    Test number
    597273281255
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass92,102 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    92,102 miles
    Test number
    894064980200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,070 miles (+4,917)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,070 miles
    Test number
    332218370274
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass87,153 miles (+2,222)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    87,153 miles
    Test number
    111711189211
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass84,931 miles (+14,560)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    84,931 miles
    Test number
    922997479064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass70,371 miles (+11,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    70,371 miles
    Test number
    734295208136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass59,003 miles (+9,778)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    59,003 miles
    Test number
    402320007156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    49,225 miles
    Test number
    152483106109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y284 GKR

Does Y284 GKR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y284 GKR expired on 18 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y284 GKR?
The MOT on Y284 GKR expired on 18 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y284 GKR done?
Y284 GKR was recorded at 178,415 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2025, an average of 6,764 miles a year.
Has Y284 GKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y284 GKR has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y284 GKR 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 Y284 GKR find?
Y284 GKR passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2025 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear lower integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under rear passenger door sill; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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