BMW 735
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 3,600 cc
L8 FWPMOT history
L8 FWP is a grey petrol BMW 735 first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,389 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 127,389 mi
- At MOT on 8 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,836 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 FWP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 735
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 FWP was last recorded at 127,389 miles on 8 Feb 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Mar 2007: 42,768 miles, lower than 47,724 miles on 2 Nov 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 127,389 miles · 7 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,836 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 127,389 miles
- 2021 – 123,581 miles
- 2019 – 115,298 miles
- 2018 – 97,893 miles
- 2017 – 94,464 miles
- 2016 – 90,055 miles
- 2015 – 85,408 miles
- 2014 – 80,487 miles
- 2013 – 75,422 miles
- 2012 – 70,110 miles
- 2011 – 65,507 miles
- 2010 – 59,384 miles
- 2009 – 54,102 miles
- 2008 – 48,155 miles
- 2007 – 42,768 miles
- 2006 – 47,724 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,389 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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 Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,389 miles3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 127,389 miles
- Test number
- 770897767367
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- 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))
Fail127,389 miles (+3,808)2 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,389 miles
- Test number
- 747978200781
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass123,581 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 123,581 miles
- Test number
- 582683806624
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail123,581 miles (+8,283)2 dangerous6 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,581 miles
- Test number
- 416302102647
- DangerousRear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested fluid leak on rear pipes .Abandoned the roller brake test. (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,298 miles (+1,851)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 115,298 miles
- Test number
- 149557092189
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle
Fail113,447 miles (+15,554)2 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,447 miles
- Test number
- 698854853767
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass97,893 miles (+355)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 97,893 miles
- Test number
- 553921440560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,538 miles (+3,074)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,538 miles
- Test number
- 400689854811
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass94,464 miles (+4,409)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 94,464 miles
- Test number
- 918131667882
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass90,055 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 90,055 miles
- Test number
- 200943440103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,055 miles (+4,647)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,055 miles
- Test number
- 793318111006
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass85,408 miles (+4,921)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 85,408 miles
- Test number
- 618044145074
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass80,487 miles (+5,065)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 80,487 miles
- Test number
- 347519954083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,422 miles (+5,312)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 75,422 miles
- Test number
- 176312853457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,110 miles (+4,603)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 70,110 miles
- Test number
- 869151842022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,507 miles (+6,123)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 65,507 miles
- Test number
- 788482251034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,384 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 59,384 miles
- Test number
- 320501060056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,384 miles (+5,282)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,384 miles
- Test number
- 871391260041
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Pass54,102 miles (+5,947)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 54,102 miles
- Test number
- 980560879051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,155 miles (+5,387)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 48,155 miles
- Test number
- 771293078017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,768 miles (-4,956)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 42,768 miles
- Test number
- 330786287088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,724 miles (+13,157)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 47,724 miles
- Test number
- 484026306322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,567 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 34,567 miles
- Test number
- 332764476053
- NoteBoth front plastic wheel arch liner trims broken
- NoteBoth rear tyres at 2mm tread
Questions about L8 FWP
- Does L8 FWP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L8 FWP expired on 7 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L8 FWP?
- The MOT on L8 FWP expired on 7 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L8 FWP done?
- L8 FWP was recorded at 127,389 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2022, an average of 5,836 miles a year.
- Has L8 FWP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 FWP has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on L8 FWP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L8 FWP find?
- L8 FWP passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2022 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 4 more.
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