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BMW 535

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,498 cc

Y2 NPAMOT history

Y2 NPA is a silver petrol BMW 535 first used on 5 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 134,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

Y2 NPA 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 Jul 2026
Mileage
134,202 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y2 NPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y2 NPA was last recorded at 134,202 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,954 miles · 3 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
248 miles
Average per year
5,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,202 miles
  • 2023 – 133,954 miles
  • 2022 – 132,207 miles
  • 2021 – 127,044 miles
  • 2020 – 121,167 miles
  • 2019 – 120,057 miles
  • 2017 – 115,220 miles
  • 2016 – 110,784 miles
  • 2015 – 103,578 miles
  • 2014 – 93,441 miles
  • 2013 – 84,401 miles
  • 2012 – 79,778 miles
  • 2011 – 71,706 miles
  • 2010 – 62,864 miles
  • 2009 – 56,718 miles
  • 2008 – 49,359 miles
  • 2007 – 40,631 miles
  • 2006 – 34,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,202 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,202 miles (+248)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    134,202 miles
    Test number
    268264540793
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass133,954 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    133,954 miles
    Test number
    219541013237
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail133,954 miles (+1,747)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,954 miles
    Test number
    521038895438
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass132,207 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    132,207 miles
    Test number
    218281185279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail132,195 miles (+5,151)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,195 miles
    Test number
    386356042085
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass127,044 miles (+5,877)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,044 miles
    Test number
    252656670111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass121,167 miles (+1,110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    121,167 miles
    Test number
    743129926021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass120,057 miles (+4,837)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    120,057 miles
    Test number
    682666712811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass115,220 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    115,220 miles
    Test number
    607154215014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Fail115,220 miles (+4,436)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,220 miles
    Test number
    234886620322
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake hose leaking joint to caliper loose (3.6.A.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass110,784 miles (+7,206)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    110,784 miles
    Test number
    695763829672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,578 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    103,578 miles
    Test number
    407286375103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,576 miles (+10,135)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,576 miles
    Test number
    539214775177
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass93,441 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    93,441 miles
    Test number
    367947474182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,439 miles (+9,038)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,439 miles
    Test number
    766185574148
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre outer wall cracking
  16. Pass84,401 miles (+4,623)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,401 miles
    Test number
    609854163130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,778 miles (+8,072)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,778 miles
    Test number
    505524082153
    • NoteOFF SIDE REAR TYRE JUST ON WEAR BARS
  18. Pass71,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    71,706 miles
    Test number
    979832291141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,705 miles (+8,841)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,705 miles
    Test number
    578322691113
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  20. Pass62,864 miles (+6,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,864 miles
    Test number
    534416260188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  21. Pass56,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,718 miles
    Test number
    252744399113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,717 miles (+7,358)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,717 miles
    Test number
    361034599172
    • DangerousExcess movment at near side front wheel
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
  23. Pass49,359 miles (+8,728)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,359 miles
    Test number
    770638968150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,631 miles (+5,966)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,631 miles
    Test number
    763147477167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,665 miles
    Test number
    491753296107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y2 NPA

Does Y2 NPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y2 NPA expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y2 NPA?
The MOT on Y2 NPA expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y2 NPA done?
Y2 NPA was recorded at 134,202 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 5,234 miles a year.
Has Y2 NPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y2 NPA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y2 NPA 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 Y2 NPA find?
Y2 NPA passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip.

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