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BMW 535

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

Y6 NJNMOT history

Y6 NJN is a black diesel BMW 535 first used on 18 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 137,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

Y6 NJN black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
137,127 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 NJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 NJN was last recorded at 137,127 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,110 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
6,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,127 miles
  • 2024 – 135,097 miles
  • 2023 – 120,332 miles
  • 2022 – 114,276 miles
  • 2019 – 114,170 miles
  • 2018 – 110,904 miles
  • 2017 – 103,953 miles
  • 2016 – 95,777 miles
  • 2015 – 88,000 miles
  • 2014 – 79,503 miles
  • 2013 – 71,090 miles
  • 2012 – 61,626 miles
  • 2011 – 54,235 miles
  • 2010 – 46,060 miles
  • 2009 – 37,506 miles
  • 2008 – 27,978 miles
  • 2007 – 18,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,127 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,127 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    137,127 miles
    Test number
    672630039503
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail137,110 miles (+2,013)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,110 miles
    Test number
    808051877613
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass135,097 miles (+14,765)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,097 miles
    Test number
    496319427180
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass120,332 miles (+6,056)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    120,332 miles
    Test number
    503338933694
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake 16%
  5. Pass114,276 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,276 miles
    Test number
    538930256414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,170 miles (+3,266)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,170 miles
    Test number
    931726289380
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer tyre side wall damaged
  7. Pass110,904 miles (+6,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,904 miles
    Test number
    343503577454
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass103,953 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,953 miles
    Test number
    722239903313
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST DETERIORATING
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySLIGHT SEAPAGE AT BOTH REAR DRIVE SHAFTS
    • AdvisoryUNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE DUE TO UNDER BODY TRAYS
  9. Fail103,951 miles (+8,174)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,951 miles
    Test number
    451873858340
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST DETERIORATING
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySLIGHT SEAPAGE AT BOTH REAR DRIVE SHAFTS
    • AdvisoryUNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE DUE TO UNDER BODY TRAYS
  10. Pass95,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,777 miles
    Test number
    747488044105
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  11. Fail95,777 miles (+7,777)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,777 miles
    Test number
    705763196419
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre
  12. Pass88,000 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,000 miles
    Test number
    817808685124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly twisted
    • NoteExhaust flexi section deteriorating
  13. Fail88,000 miles (+8,497)6 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,000 miles
    Test number
    516744585171
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly twisted
    • NoteExhaust flexi section deteriorating
  14. Pass79,503 miles (+8,413)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,503 miles
    Test number
    558792084130
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass71,090 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,090 miles
    Test number
    409705183115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail71,090 miles (+9,464)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,090 miles
    Test number
    825075783180
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass61,626 miles (+7,391)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,626 miles
    Test number
    758075582106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,235 miles (+8,175)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,235 miles
    Test number
    726157181125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,060 miles (+8,554)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,060 miles
    Test number
    672292240101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,506 miles (+9,528)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,506 miles
    Test number
    902066309193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,978 miles (+9,008)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,978 miles
    Test number
    793600728127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,970 miles
    Test number
    921380737107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y6 NJN

Does Y6 NJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 NJN is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y6 NJN?
The MOT on Y6 NJN is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 NJN done?
Y6 NJN was recorded at 137,127 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 6,392 miles a year.
Has Y6 NJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 NJN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y6 NJN 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 Y6 NJN find?
Y6 NJN passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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