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BMW 735

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 3,498 cc

L5 COPMOT history

L5 COP is a black petrol BMW 735 first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 56,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2025
Mileage
56,330 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 COP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
735
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 COP was last recorded at 56,330 miles on 5 Aug 2024, 666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,664 miles · 7 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
666 miles
Average per year
2,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 56,330 miles
  • 2023 – 55,664 miles
  • 2022 – 54,451 miles
  • 2021 – 52,603 miles
  • 2020 – 51,985 miles
  • 2019 – 51,123 miles
  • 2018 – 49,904 miles
  • 2017 – 49,042 miles
  • 2016 – 45,364 miles
  • 2015 – 42,416 miles
  • 2014 – 39,382 miles
  • 2013 – 36,196 miles
  • 2012 – 33,551 miles
  • 2011 – 31,544 miles
  • 2010 – 28,368 miles
  • 2009 – 25,967 miles
  • 2008 – 24,176 miles
  • 2007 – 22,728 miles
  • 2006 – 19,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,330 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated straight tca arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive movement advise replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering fluid pipes damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear hubs noisy when spun

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,330 miles (+666)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    56,330 miles
    Test number
    233647444270
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated straight tca arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive movement advise replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass55,664 miles (+1,213)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,664 miles
    Test number
    580586858777
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated straight tca arm as marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm,advise replacing soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertray oily

  3. Pass54,451 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    54,451 miles
    Test number
    637147947123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid pipes damp

  4. Fail54,421 miles (+1,818)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,421 miles
    Test number
    175114504246
    • MajorBrake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected parking brake release handle inoperative (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested not tested due to not being able to release parking brake without stopping test to do so (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid pipes damp

  5. Pass52,603 miles (+618)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    52,603 miles
    Test number
    299534528959
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underside of engine/sump oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBad connection on offside stop lamp(came on when checking security of lamp)

  6. Pass51,985 miles (+862)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    51,985 miles
    Test number
    724996784006
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underside of engine/sump guard oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    51,123 miles
    Test number
    530724070134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail51,123 miles (+1,219)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,123 miles
    Test number
    112833332006
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass49,904 miles (+862)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    49,904 miles
    Test number
    568500852867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,042 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    49,042 miles
    Test number
    751662158700
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear hubs noisy when spun

  11. Fail49,040 miles (+3,676)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,040 miles
    Test number
    291470943155
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear hubs noisy when spun

  12. Pass45,364 miles (+2,948)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    45,364 miles
    Test number
    695533711105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint union,hoses oily (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp has taped damage
    • AdvisorySlight noise from offside rear hub/drive bearing

  13. Pass42,416 miles (+3,034)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,416 miles
    Test number
    149319805280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass39,382 miles (+3,186)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,382 miles
    Test number
    509382304297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,196 miles (+2,645)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,196 miles
    Test number
    125127303277
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass33,551 miles (+2,007)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,551 miles
    Test number
    165685302240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass31,544 miles (+3,176)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    31,544 miles
    Test number
    835869191147
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSUSPENSION JOINT N/S/R LOWER DUST COVER SPLIT
    • NoteSUSSPENSION JOINT O/S/R LOWER DUST COVER SPLIT

  18. Pass28,368 miles (+2,401)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,368 miles
    Test number
    382590000452
    • NoteThe charectors on front and rear number plates are made up of black and grey not solid black but are fully legible

  19. Pass25,967 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,967 miles
    Test number
    390876709449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,176 miles (+1,448)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,176 miles
    Test number
    772423708255
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s/f tyer worn on outter edge

  21. Fail22,728 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,728 miles
    Test number
    283477197163
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  22. Pass22,728 miles (+3,542)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,728 miles
    Test number
    942517097158
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  23. Pass19,186 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,186 miles
    Test number
    472272116224
    • NoteHeadlamp beam pattern has no kick up but will not affect other road users

Questions about L5 COP

Does L5 COP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 COP expired on 10 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 COP?
The MOT on L5 COP expired on 10 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 COP done?
L5 COP was recorded at 56,330 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2024, an average of 2,062 miles a year.
Has L5 COP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 COP has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 COP 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 L5 COP find?
L5 COP passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated straight tca arm; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive movement advise replacing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn, and 1 more.

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