BMW 735
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,498 cc
LS51 FVFMOT history
LS51 FVF is a blue petrol BMW 735 first used on 7 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,419 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 108,419 mi
- At MOT on 26 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,578 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 FVF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 735
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 7 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 FVF was last recorded at 108,419 miles on 26 Apr 2025, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 108,312 miles · 21 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 107 miles
- Average per year
- 2,578 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 108,419 miles
- 2024 – 108,312 miles
- 2020 – 107,423 miles
- 2019 – 105,250 miles
- 2018 – 103,876 miles
- 2017 – 101,719 miles
- 2016 – 100,385 miles
- 2015 – 98,120 miles
- 2014 – 93,792 miles
- 2012 – 84,113 miles
- 2011 – 79,957 miles
- 2010 – 75,922 miles
- 2009 – 69,996 miles
- 2008 – 65,332 miles
- 2007 – 61,553 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,419 miles
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle coveredRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front tyre inner wall slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012
Full MOT history
21 tests since 20 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,419 miles (+107)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 108,419 miles
- Test number
- 790199554793
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered
Pass108,312 miles (+889)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 108,312 miles
- Test number
- 299126265576
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered
Pass107,423 miles (+2,173)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 107,423 miles
- Test number
- 746681383569
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack slight knock
Pass105,250 miles (+1,374)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 105,250 miles
- Test number
- 347113875407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,876 miles (+2,157)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 103,876 miles
- Test number
- 606943797977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,719 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 101,719 miles
- Test number
- 286704713103
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged worn (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Fail101,719 miles (+1,334)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,719 miles
- Test number
- 214359143808
- FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall damage (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged worn (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass100,385 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 100,385 miles
- Test number
- 261522122720
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner wall slightly worn
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail100,385 miles (+2,265)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,385 miles
- Test number
- 690619472176
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid block (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner wall slightly worn
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass98,120 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 98,120 miles
- Test number
- 395645105499
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Fail98,120 miles (+4,328)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,120 miles
- Test number
- 767204905262
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Pass93,792 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 93,792 miles
- Test number
- 328377714453
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 216407493103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,113 miles (+12)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 84,113 miles
- Test number
- 115062322240
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
Fail84,101 miles (+4,144)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,101 miles
- Test number
- 385009912298
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
Pass79,957 miles (+4,035)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 79,957 miles
- Test number
- 355870421252
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteN/S/R tyre outer wall cut
- NoteUnable to do full inspection due to cover
Pass75,922 miles (+5,926)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 75,922 miles
- Test number
- 630661690111
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass69,996 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 69,996 miles
- Test number
- 630603209216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,994 miles (+4,662)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,994 miles
- Test number
- 323612109278
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass65,332 miles (+3,779)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 65,332 miles
- Test number
- 513259928035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,553 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 61,553 miles
- Test number
- 664201757039
- AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS51 FVF
- Does LS51 FVF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS51 FVF expired on 25 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 FVF?
- The MOT on LS51 FVF expired on 25 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS51 FVF done?
- LS51 FVF was recorded at 108,419 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2025, an average of 2,578 miles a year.
- Has LS51 FVF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 FVF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2017.
- Has the mileage on LS51 FVF 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 LS51 FVF find?
- LS51 FVF passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: under vehicle covered.
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