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BMW 535

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

Y5 DDGMOT history

Y5 DDG is a black diesel BMW 535 first used on 25 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

Y5 DDG black 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 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
122,508 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 DDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 DDG was last recorded at 122,508 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 6,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,787 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,721 miles
Average per year
5,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,508 miles
  • 2025 – 115,787 miles
  • 2024 – 110,110 miles
  • 2023 – 105,986 miles
  • 2022 – 99,639 miles
  • 2021 – 94,677 miles
  • 2020 – 89,379 miles
  • 2019 – 84,937 miles
  • 2018 – 78,800 miles
  • 2017 – 74,228 miles
  • 2016 – 68,804 miles
  • 2015 – 63,006 miles
  • 2014 – 56,755 miles
  • 2013 – 50,383 miles
  • 2012 – 43,865 miles
  • 2011 – 34,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,508 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,508 miles (+6,721)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    122,508 miles
    Test number
    800522520703
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass115,787 miles (+5,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    115,787 miles
    Test number
    883804259704
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass110,110 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,110 miles
    Test number
    267337062767
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail110,108 miles (+4,122)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,108 miles
    Test number
    860420338851
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass105,986 miles (+6,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    105,986 miles
    Test number
    684728718719
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass99,639 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,639 miles
    Test number
    570580280764
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail99,638 miles (+4,961)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,638 miles
    Test number
    213989273943
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread area, cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass94,677 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,677 miles
    Test number
    234375343648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail94,676 miles (+5,297)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,676 miles
    Test number
    693470707072
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass89,379 miles (+4,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,379 miles
    Test number
    306208697517
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still supported
  11. Pass84,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,937 miles
    Test number
    780716454879
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel damage/repiar
  12. Fail84,936 miles (+6,136)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,936 miles
    Test number
    814604071568
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel damage/repiar
  13. Pass78,800 miles (+4,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,800 miles
    Test number
    431976005502
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box bracket broken but still supporting exhaust
  14. Pass74,228 miles (+5,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,228 miles
    Test number
    635573678796
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Pass68,804 miles (+5,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,804 miles
    Test number
    225512889079
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer supporting bracket broken but still supported
  16. Pass63,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,006 miles
    Test number
    696832415105
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail63,006 miles (+6,251)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,006 miles
    Test number
    229581015191
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass56,755 miles (+6,372)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,755 miles
    Test number
    987202014175
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass50,383 miles (+6,518)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,383 miles
    Test number
    159725293063
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread low on inner edge.
  20. Pass43,865 miles (+9,490)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,865 miles
    Test number
    865408202140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,375 miles
    Test number
    989698301144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 DDG

Does Y5 DDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 DDG is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 DDG?
The MOT on Y5 DDG is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 DDG done?
Y5 DDG was recorded at 122,508 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 5,759 miles a year.
Has Y5 DDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 DDG has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y5 DDG 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 Y5 DDG find?
Y5 DDG passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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