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BMW R Series

White and Blue · Petrol · 1988 · 800 cc

785 XTEMOT history

785 XTE is a white and blue petrol BMW R Series first used on 1 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 36,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
36,911 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
785 XTE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Colour
White and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
800 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
1 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

785 XTE was last recorded at 36,911 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
36,492 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
419 miles
Average per year
482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,911 miles
  • 2025 – 36,492 miles
  • 2024 – 36,210 miles
  • 2023 – 35,903 miles
  • 2022 – 35,142 miles
  • 2021 – 34,472 miles
  • 2020 – 34,220 miles
  • 2019 – 33,199 miles
  • 2018 – 32,583 miles
  • 2017 – 32,190 miles
  • 2016 – 31,547 miles
  • 2015 – 31,287 miles
  • 2014 – 31,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,911 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    36,911 miles
    Test number
    441340835765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail36,911 miles (+419)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,911 miles
    Test number
    338050100334
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Beam kick up wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  3. Pass36,492 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    36,492 miles
    Test number
    417372683733
    • AdvisoryFront Fuel cap sealing washer starting to split on edge
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail36,492 miles (+282)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,492 miles
    Test number
    749637407492
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Kick up wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Fuel cap sealing washer starting to split on edge
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass36,210 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    36,210 miles
    Test number
    260176970978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,903 miles (+761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    35,903 miles
    Test number
    130309654797
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass35,142 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    35,142 miles
    Test number
    364655130885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,472 miles (+252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    34,472 miles
    Test number
    935914045095
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel spoke slightly bent A couple of spokes are slightly bent. (5.2.2 (d))

  9. Pass34,220 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    34,220 miles
    Test number
    895774154248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,199 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,199 miles
    Test number
    972632681709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,583 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,583 miles
    Test number
    633403180372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,190 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,190 miles
    Test number
    690444715376
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  13. Fail32,190 miles (+643)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,190 miles
    Test number
    698539547985
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  14. Pass31,547 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,547 miles
    Test number
    596181476481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,287 miles
    Test number
    207614995144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,287 miles (+232)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,287 miles
    Test number
    385234495175
    • Repaired at testExhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

  17. Pass31,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,055 miles
    Test number
    808096824278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 785 XTE

What vehicle is registration 785 XTE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 785 XTE on a white and blue petrol BMW R Series first used on 1 Nov 2014. 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 785 XTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 785 XTE is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 785 XTE?
The MOT on 785 XTE is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 785 XTE done?
785 XTE was recorded at 36,911 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 482 miles a year.
Has 785 XTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 785 XTE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 785 XTE 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 785 XTE find?
785 XTE passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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