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BMW 535

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

Y3 BULMOT history

Y3 BUL is a black diesel BMW 535 first used on 3 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 10 MOT tests, with 115,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

Y3 BUL black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
115,253 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
10 passed · 0 failed
Per year
8,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 BUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
3 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 BUL was last recorded at 115,253 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 6,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,490 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,763 miles
Average per year
8,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,253 miles
  • 2025 – 108,490 miles
  • 2024 – 101,748 miles
  • 2023 – 94,297 miles
  • 2022 – 86,589 miles
  • 2021 – 81,869 miles
  • 2020 – 77,826 miles
  • 2019 – 72,547 miles
  • 2018 – 59,541 miles
  • 2017 – 42,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,253 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • 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))

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 6 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,253 miles (+6,763)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    115,253 miles
    Test number
    914660426538
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass108,490 miles (+6,742)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    108,490 miles
    Test number
    563166680418
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,748 miles (+7,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    101,748 miles
    Test number
    665728889179
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

  4. Pass94,297 miles (+7,708)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,297 miles
    Test number
    649978727182
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass86,589 miles (+4,720)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,589 miles
    Test number
    791757928533
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass81,869 miles (+4,043)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,869 miles
    Test number
    115448388343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,826 miles (+5,279)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,826 miles
    Test number
    411945776057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,547 miles (+13,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    72,547 miles
    Test number
    992847675410
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass59,541 miles (+17,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,541 miles
    Test number
    668426331391
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass42,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,358 miles
    Test number
    611361590468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 BUL

Does Y3 BUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 BUL is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 BUL?
The MOT on Y3 BUL is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 BUL done?
Y3 BUL was recorded at 115,253 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 8,010 miles a year.
Has Y3 BUL ever failed its MOT?
No. Y3 BUL has passed all 10 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on Y3 BUL 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 Y3 BUL find?
Y3 BUL passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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