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BMW 735

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 3,600 cc

LB54 TFYMOT history

LB54 TFY is a grey petrol BMW 735 first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 134,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
134,783 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 TFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
735
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 TFY was last recorded at 134,783 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 2,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,173 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,610 miles
Average per year
6,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,783 miles
  • 2024 – 132,173 miles
  • 2023 – 132,173 miles
  • 2022 – 127,098 miles
  • 2021 – 121,427 miles
  • 2020 – 115,060 miles
  • 2019 – 109,832 miles
  • 2018 – 104,891 miles
  • 2017 – 100,150 miles
  • 2016 – 89,189 miles
  • 2015 – 78,122 miles
  • 2014 – 72,263 miles
  • 2013 – 67,442 miles
  • 2012 – 62,349 miles
  • 2011 – 55,649 miles
  • 2010 – 46,416 miles
  • 2009 – 37,242 miles
  • 2008 – 27,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,783 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,783 miles (+2,610)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    134,783 miles
    Test number
    515527872088
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass132,173 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    132,173 miles
    Test number
    907789331528
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail132,173 miles3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,173 miles
    Test number
    336058318241
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass132,173 miles (+5,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    132,173 miles
    Test number
    525693543691
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,098 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,098 miles
    Test number
    782008544053
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  6. Fail127,091 miles (+5,664)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,091 miles
    Test number
    568545755530
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  7. Pass121,427 miles (+6,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,427 miles
    Test number
    377162306955
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass115,060 miles (+5,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,060 miles
    Test number
    329066256229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,832 miles (+4,941)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,832 miles
    Test number
    569402718572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass104,891 miles (+4,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,891 miles
    Test number
    105762286863
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass100,150 miles (+10,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,150 miles
    Test number
    921004407100
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass89,189 miles (+746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,189 miles
    Test number
    895181468370
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail88,443 miles (+10,321)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,443 miles
    Test number
    209630505309
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail78,122 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,122 miles
    Test number
    297092855485
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass78,122 miles (+5,859)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,122 miles
    Test number
    378402655109
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass72,263 miles (+4,821)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,263 miles
    Test number
    437845874163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,442 miles (+5,093)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    67,442 miles
    Test number
    639190773104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,349 miles (+6,700)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,349 miles
    Test number
    206400062419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,649 miles (+9,233)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,649 miles
    Test number
    705934361178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,416 miles (+9,174)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,416 miles
    Test number
    650693470118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,242 miles (+9,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,242 miles
    Test number
    350727379177
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass27,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,996 miles
    Test number
    283775068468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 TFY

Does LB54 TFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 TFY is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB54 TFY?
The MOT on LB54 TFY is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 TFY done?
LB54 TFY was recorded at 134,783 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 6,147 miles a year.
Has LB54 TFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 TFY has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 TFY 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 LB54 TFY find?
LB54 TFY passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin rear; nearside rear brake cable damaged but not to excess; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.

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