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BMW 535

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,498 cc

Y875 GSFMOT history

Y875 GSF is a black petrol BMW 535 first used on 4 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 78,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

Y875 GSF 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 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
78,405 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2024
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y875 GSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y875 GSF was last recorded at 78,405 miles on 7 Nov 2024, 1,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,516 miles · 21 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,889 miles
Average per year
3,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,405 miles
  • 2021 – 76,516 miles
  • 2019 – 75,340 miles
  • 2018 – 75,152 miles
  • 2016 – 73,374 miles
  • 2015 – 72,652 miles
  • 2013 – 72,069 miles
  • 2012 – 71,632 miles
  • 2011 – 70,333 miles
  • 2010 – 61,903 miles
  • 2009 – 54,344 miles
  • 2007 – 32,013 miles
  • 2006 – 21,575 miles
  • 2005 – 19,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    835701970558
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass78,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    78,405 miles
    Test number
    356735751884
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail78,403 miles3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,403 miles
    Test number
    485898695996
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    946555431574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    515446596179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass76,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,516 miles
    Test number
    877223879890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    159727033850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. FailMileage not read1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    845021174860
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass75,340 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,340 miles
    Test number
    984370977930
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail75,340 miles (+188)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,340 miles
    Test number
    739992155178
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass75,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,152 miles
    Test number
    597037701575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    930838554553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    304692353517
    • FailureCentral Rear Inner Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass73,374 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,374 miles
    Test number
    918913851449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,373 miles (+721)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,373 miles
    Test number
    706914621202
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass72,652 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,652 miles
    Test number
    179419545119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass72,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,563 miles
    Test number
    837282965011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,563 miles (+494)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,563 miles
    Test number
    116161765059
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass72,069 miles (+437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,069 miles
    Test number
    609915523394
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass71,632 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    71,632 miles
    Test number
    606245432370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,333 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,333 miles
    Test number
    356091151223
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail70,333 miles (+8,430)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,333 miles
    Test number
    658760451242
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass61,903 miles (+7,559)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,903 miles
    Test number
    114928280258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass54,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,344 miles
    Test number
    903647519389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail54,344 miles (+6,054)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,344 miles
    Test number
    500946119393
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass48,290 miles (+16,277)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,290 miles
    Test number
    964226589038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,013 miles (+10,438)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,013 miles
    Test number
    342757877495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,575 miles
    Test number
    580536556267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail21,575 miles (+14)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,575 miles
    Test number
    682776656272
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Fail21,561 miles (+1,758)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,561 miles
    Test number
    360447946201
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  31. Pass19,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    19,803 miles
    Test number
    293913665260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y875 GSF

Does Y875 GSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y875 GSF is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y875 GSF?
The MOT on Y875 GSF is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y875 GSF done?
Y875 GSF was recorded at 78,405 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2024, an average of 3,063 miles a year.
Has Y875 GSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y875 GSF has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y875 GSF 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 Y875 GSF find?
Y875 GSF passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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