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BMW 535

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

Y8 FKUMOT history

Y8 FKU is a black diesel BMW 535 first used on 27 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

Y8 FKU 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 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
132,052 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 FKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 FKU was last recorded at 132,052 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 11,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,451 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,601 miles
Average per year
6,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,052 miles
  • 2025 – 120,451 miles
  • 2024 – 115,775 miles
  • 2023 – 111,940 miles
  • 2022 – 103,958 miles
  • 2021 – 95,199 miles
  • 2020 – 85,302 miles
  • 2019 – 80,121 miles
  • 2018 – 76,298 miles
  • 2016 – 69,451 miles
  • 2015 – 60,815 miles
  • 2014 – 50,463 miles
  • 2013 – 41,377 miles
  • 2012 – 28,570 miles
  • 2011 – 24,201 miles
  • 2010 – 20,469 miles
  • 2009 – 17,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,052 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside door mirror glass slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,052 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    132,052 miles
    Test number
    410904711319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail132,052 miles (+11,601)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,052 miles
    Test number
    810473330636
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass120,451 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    120,451 miles
    Test number
    219140640731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,775 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    115,775 miles
    Test number
    975141236808
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass slightly damaged

  5. Fail115,756 miles (+3,816)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,756 miles
    Test number
    555222845091
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass slightly damaged

  6. Pass111,940 miles (+7,982)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,940 miles
    Test number
    107952380333
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass103,958 miles (+8,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,958 miles
    Test number
    451188161922
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass95,199 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,199 miles
    Test number
    759707808201
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail95,199 miles (+9,897)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,199 miles
    Test number
    684888274438
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass85,302 miles (+5,181)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,302 miles
    Test number
    617473121549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,121 miles (+3,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,121 miles
    Test number
    233511372236
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  12. Pass76,298 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,298 miles
    Test number
    929823773796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,263 miles (+6,812)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,263 miles
    Test number
    607427119087
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass69,451 miles (+8,636)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,451 miles
    Test number
    902633874266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    60,815 miles
    Test number
    857122661066
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail60,815 miles (+10,352)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,815 miles
    Test number
    871366586222
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass50,463 miles (+9,086)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,463 miles
    Test number
    105854014392
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass41,377 miles (+12,807)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    41,377 miles
    Test number
    977870133353
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass28,570 miles (+4,369)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    28,570 miles
    Test number
    477837312402
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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

  20. Pass24,201 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    24,201 miles
    Test number
    496000531378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,469 miles (+3,233)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    20,469 miles
    Test number
    180302920294
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  22. Pass17,236 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    17,236 miles
    Test number
    814352109243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvice on front number plate slight cracked

Questions about Y8 FKU

Does Y8 FKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 FKU is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 FKU?
The MOT on Y8 FKU is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 FKU done?
Y8 FKU was recorded at 132,052 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 6,915 miles a year.
Has Y8 FKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 FKU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 FKU 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 Y8 FKU find?
Y8 FKU passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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