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BMW 535

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

Y28 JJKMOT history

Y28 JJK is a blue diesel BMW 535 first used on 4 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 179,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

Y28 JJK 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 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
179,501 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y28 JJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y28 JJK was last recorded at 179,501 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2016: 162,708 miles, lower than 162,907 miles on 5 May 2016.

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
178,585 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
916 miles
Average per year
7,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,501 miles
  • 2024 – 178,585 miles
  • 2021 – 178,481 miles
  • 2020 – 177,212 miles
  • 2019 – 174,223 miles
  • 2018 – 170,352 miles
  • 2017 – 166,801 miles
  • 2016 – 162,708 miles
  • 2015 – 153,495 miles
  • 2014 – 146,761 miles
  • 2013 – 137,157 miles
  • 2012 – 116,082 miles
  • 2010 – 100,933 miles
  • 2009 – 72,471 miles
  • 2008 – 50,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,501 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHand brake leaver travel high

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.

  • ENGINE COVER FITTED

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • UNDER TRAYS FITTED

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,501 miles (+916)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    179,501 miles
    Test number
    245530743906
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake leaver travel high

  2. Pass178,585 miles (+104)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    178,585 miles
    Test number
    951376186079
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass178,481 miles (+1,269)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    178,481 miles
    Test number
    337680622188
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  4. Pass177,212 miles (+18)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    177,212 miles
    Test number
    612042497175
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  5. Fail177,194 miles (+2,971)3 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,194 miles
    Test number
    208195076332
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  6. Pass174,223 miles (+3,871)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    174,223 miles
    Test number
    933988388971
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  7. Pass170,352 miles (+3,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    170,352 miles
    Test number
    404052679487
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  8. Pass166,801 miles (+4,093)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    166,801 miles
    Test number
    946339698014
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  9. Pass162,708 miles (-199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    162,708 miles
    Test number
    603320838559
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryG/BOX OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  10. Fail162,907 miles (+9,412)9 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,907 miles
    Test number
    537596326828
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryG/BOX OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  11. Pass153,495 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    153,495 miles
    Test number
    107570205148
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle smoke emissions not registering

  12. Fail153,495 miles (+6,734)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,495 miles
    Test number
    297640705475
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle smoke emissions not registering

  13. Pass146,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    146,761 miles
    Test number
    585409094015
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail146,761 miles (+9,604)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,761 miles
    Test number
    306588294083
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass137,157 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    137,157 miles
    Test number
    545585223067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail136,823 miles (+20,741)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,823 miles
    Test number
    189247113417
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass116,082 miles (+15,149)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    116,082 miles
    Test number
    585763202084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,933 miles (+28,462)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    100,933 miles
    Test number
    362761050318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,471 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    72,471 miles
    Test number
    563862859374
    • NoteHandbrake efficiency on limit
    • NoteN/s/r tyre close to limit

  20. Fail72,469 miles (+22,355)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,469 miles
    Test number
    540482659337
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass50,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,114 miles
    Test number
    723030728369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y28 JJK

Does Y28 JJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y28 JJK is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y28 JJK?
The MOT on Y28 JJK is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y28 JJK done?
Y28 JJK was recorded at 179,501 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 7,597 miles a year.
Has Y28 JJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y28 JJK has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on Y28 JJK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y28 JJK find?
Y28 JJK passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, and 1 more.

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