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BMW 635

Black · Petrol · 1988 · 3,430 cc

7557 JWMOT history

7557 JW is a black petrol BMW 635 first used on 30 Dec 1988. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 112,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
112,862 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
7557 JW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
635
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,430 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
30 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

7557 JW was last recorded at 112,862 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,479 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
383 miles
Average per year
335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,862 miles
  • 2025 – 112,479 miles
  • 2024 – 112,234 miles
  • 2014 – 111,732 miles
  • 2013 – 111,502 miles
  • 2012 – 111,091 miles
  • 2011 – 110,687 miles
  • 2010 – 110,030 miles
  • 2009 – 108,953 miles
  • 2008 – 107,878 miles
  • 2007 – 107,054 miles
  • 2006 – 106,474 miles
  • 2005 – 105,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,862 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass112,862 miles (+383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    112,862 miles
    Test number
    656319641131
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass112,479 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    112,479 miles
    Test number
    599821235637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,234 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,234 miles
    Test number
    265883149280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,732 miles (+230)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,732 miles
    Test number
    768589594106
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
  5. Pass111,502 miles (+2)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    111,502 miles
    Test number
    416503513271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear figure of eight bushes worn
    • NoteBoth rear tyres poor
    • NoteNsf wing corroded
  6. Fail111,500 miles (+5)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,500 miles
    Test number
    338530313407
    • FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear figure of eight bushes worn
    • NoteNsf wing corroded
  7. Fail111,495 miles (+404)7 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,495 miles
    Test number
    579694283164
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
  8. Pass111,091 miles (+2)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    111,091 miles
    Test number
    796027202289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteN/s/r arch corroded
    • NoteO/s/r arch corroded
  9. Fail111,089 miles (+402)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,089 miles
    Test number
    686126102259
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r arch corroded
    • NoteO/s/r arch corroded
  10. Pass110,687 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    110,687 miles
    Test number
    187446201261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,030 miles (+1,077)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    110,030 miles
    Test number
    791728100256
    • NoteAdvise fuel pipes slightly corroded
  12. Pass108,953 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    108,953 miles
    Test number
    984917199146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,878 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    107,878 miles
    Test number
    660963518259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,874 miles (+820)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,874 miles
    Test number
    352980018255
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  15. Pass107,054 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    107,054 miles
    Test number
    764227607201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,474 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    106,474 miles
    Test number
    284179206290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,463 miles (+598)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,463 miles
    Test number
    180767266197
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  18. Pass105,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    105,865 miles
    Test number
    380941205408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 7557 JW

What vehicle is registration 7557 JW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 7557 JW on a black petrol BMW 635 first used on 30 Dec 1988. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 7557 JW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 7557 JW is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 7557 JW?
The MOT on 7557 JW is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 7557 JW done?
7557 JW was recorded at 112,862 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 335 miles a year.
Has 7557 JW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 7557 JW has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on 7557 JW 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 7557 JW find?
7557 JW passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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