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BMW 735

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,498 cc

L8 APEMOT history

L8 APE is a silver petrol BMW 735 first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 99,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2024
Mileage
99,268 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2023
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 APE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
735
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 APE was last recorded at 99,268 miles on 30 Aug 2023, 2,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Nov 2011: 74,703 miles, lower than 712,738 miles on 4 Nov 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
97,163 miles · 7 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,105 miles
Average per year
2,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 99,268 miles
  • 2022 – 97,163 miles
  • 2021 – 95,393 miles
  • 2020 – 93,761 miles
  • 2019 – 92,062 miles
  • 2018 – 90,207 miles
  • 2017 – 88,335 miles
  • 2016 – 85,967 miles
  • 2015 – 84,032 miles
  • 2014 – 81,500 miles
  • 2013 – 79,904 miles
  • 2012 – 77,607 miles
  • 2011 – 74,703 miles
  • 2010 – 712,738 miles
  • 2009 – 69,027 miles
  • 2008 – 65,906 miles
  • 2007 – 63,200 miles
  • 2006 – 60,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,268 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,268 miles (+2,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,268 miles
    Test number
    993424697043
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,163 miles (+1,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,163 miles
    Test number
    554965306247
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,393 miles (+1,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,393 miles
    Test number
    572480107338
    • AdvisoryFront under tray cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,761 miles (+1,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,761 miles
    Test number
    488910917537
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,062 miles (+1,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,062 miles
    Test number
    850290554178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,207 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,207 miles
    Test number
    193841560142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail90,207 miles (+1,872)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,207 miles
    Test number
    580843900955
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,335 miles (+2,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,335 miles
    Test number
    397212637679
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass85,967 miles (+1,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    85,967 miles
    Test number
    609870526876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass84,032 miles (+2,532)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,032 miles
    Test number
    436490905440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,500 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    81,500 miles
    Test number
    947269414338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,904 miles (+2,297)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    79,904 miles
    Test number
    625172413366
    • NoteOil Leak

  13. Pass77,607 miles (+2,904)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    77,607 miles
    Test number
    389842532398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,703 miles (-638,035)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    74,703 miles
    Test number
    408575421332
    • NoteAir bahg light on

  15. Pass712,738 miles (+643,711)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    712,738 miles
    Test number
    260128400373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,027 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,027 miles
    Test number
    194177739327
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass69,027 miles (+3,121)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    69,027 miles
    Test number
    464677839473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,906 miles (+2,706)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    65,906 miles
    Test number
    461275918467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,200 miles (+2,617)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    63,200 miles
    Test number
    632740527361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    60,583 miles
    Test number
    450485006394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 APE

Does L8 APE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 APE expired on 29 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 APE?
The MOT on L8 APE expired on 29 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 APE done?
L8 APE was recorded at 99,268 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2023, an average of 2,299 miles a year.
Has L8 APE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 APE has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on L8 APE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 APE find?
L8 APE passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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