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BMW 735

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 3,498 cc

88 GXXMOT history

88 GXX is a black petrol BMW 735 first used on 27 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 130,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
130,509 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2014
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
88 GXX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
735
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

88 GXX was last recorded at 130,509 miles on 24 Oct 2014, 5,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2013.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,201 miles · 31 Oct 2013
Between the last two tests
5,308 miles
Average per year
5,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2014 – 130,509 miles
  • 2013 – 125,201 miles
  • 2012 – 120,051 miles
  • 2011 – 114,270 miles
  • 2010 – 107,993 miles
  • 2009 – 101,667 miles
  • 2008 – 93,284 miles
  • 2007 – 87,911 miles
  • 2006 – 81,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    453510369721
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    182254432342
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    201868043132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. FailMileage not read1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    959672503651
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected Bush. (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • 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))

  5. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    579383587757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    438642736258
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    417919259513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    925613210799
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    529232853715
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    767244389785
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    295776303440
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    498589211922
    • 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))

  13. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    784228537783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. FailMileage not read2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    153994794443
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    432927144497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    660961798958
    • AdvisoryN/S and O/S rear top suspension Arm bushes have slight play.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. FailMileage not read2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    551597221296
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/S and O/S rear top suspension Arm bushes have slight play.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass130,509 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    130,509 miles
    Test number
    297907494230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in rear suspension bushes

  19. Fail130,503 miles (+5,302)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,503 miles
    Test number
    859957194223
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in rear suspension bushes

  20. Pass125,201 miles (+31)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    125,201 miles
    Test number
    587884903336
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail125,170 miles (+5,119)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,170 miles
    Test number
    489640793295
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass120,051 miles (+5,781)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    120,051 miles
    Test number
    936789402013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass114,270 miles (+6,277)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    114,270 miles
    Test number
    808891811011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass107,993 miles (+6,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    107,993 miles
    Test number
    772824010085
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass101,667 miles (+8,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    101,667 miles
    Test number
    290259819036
    • 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)

  26. Pass93,284 miles (+5,373)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    93,284 miles
    Test number
    193780218461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass87,911 miles (+6,463)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    87,911 miles
    Test number
    172536917472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass81,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    81,448 miles
    Test number
    561608916077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 88 GXX

What vehicle is registration 88 GXX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 88 GXX on a black petrol BMW 735 first used on 27 Mar 2000. 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 88 GXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 88 GXX is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 88 GXX?
The MOT on 88 GXX is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 88 GXX done?
88 GXX was recorded at 130,509 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2014, an average of 5,598 miles a year.
Has 88 GXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 88 GXX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on 88 GXX 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 88 GXX find?
88 GXX passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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