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BMW 735

Brown · Petrol · 1997 · 3,498 cc

P252 PLMMOT history

P252 PLM is a brown petrol BMW 735 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 183,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
183,278 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P252 PLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
735
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P252 PLM was last recorded at 183,278 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 4,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,000 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,278 miles
Average per year
2,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,278 miles
  • 2025 – 179,000 miles
  • 2024 – 176,463 miles
  • 2023 – 174,568 miles
  • 2018 – 172,764 miles
  • 2015 – 165,543 miles
  • 2014 – 161,987 miles
  • 2013 – 158,398 miles
  • 2011 – 149,917 miles
  • 2010 – 137,587 miles
  • 2009 – 131,202 miles
  • 2008 – 130,607 miles
  • 2006 – 129,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,278 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded Pipe to filter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,278 miles (+4,278)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    183,278 miles
    Test number
    434231144921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,000 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    179,000 miles
    Test number
    393010544944
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    492470651202
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Pipe to filter
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has been undersealed
  4. FailMileage not read4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    603996155523
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Pipe to filter
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. Fail176,463 miles (+1,895)2 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,463 miles
    Test number
    774607992999
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass174,568 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    174,568 miles
    Test number
    792329826637
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and some components corroded but not excessively
  7. Fail174,567 miles (+1,803)8 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,567 miles
    Test number
    900573362586
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer, rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer, rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass172,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    172,764 miles
    Test number
    707968135372
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are wearing on inner edges and have age related cracks
  9. Fail172,764 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,764 miles
    Test number
    432419736421
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are wearing on inner edges and have age related cracks
  10. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    381258711589
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear -upper pipe (limited vision) (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn off on inner edges
  11. FailMileage not read3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    855294789939
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear -lower pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear -upper pipe (limited vision) (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn off on inner edges
  12. Pass165,543 miles (+199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    165,543 miles
    Test number
    703577506440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail165,344 miles (+3,357)16 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,344 miles
    Test number
    851832677252
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear wish bone tie link ball joint boot cover (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play main drag bar ball joint (part of bar) (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play main drag bar ball joint (part of bar ) (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside exhaust lamber sensor mounting hole small leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on side wall
  14. Pass161,987 miles (+76)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    161,987 miles
    Test number
    807273684247
    • DangerousProp shaft drive coupling very worn
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail161,911 miles (+3,513)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,911 miles
    Test number
    205494574299
    • DangerousProp shaft drive coupling very worn
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass158,398 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    158,398 miles
    Test number
    509886873233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail158,352 miles (+8,435)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,352 miles
    Test number
    617401773266
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass149,917 miles (+12,330)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    149,917 miles
    Test number
    377742701235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass137,587 miles (+81)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    137,587 miles
    Test number
    523311620285
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear flexible brake hoses very cracked/ perished
    • NotePerformance exhaust fitted
  20. Fail137,506 miles (+513)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,506 miles
    Test number
    300517410450
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePerformance exhaust fitted
    • NoteRear flexible brake hoses nearly through to inner webbing
  21. Fail136,993 miles (+5,791)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,993 miles
    Test number
    811198200242
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePerformance exhaust fitted
    • NoteRear flexible brake hoses nearly through to inner webbing
  22. Pass131,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    131,202 miles
    Test number
    321923839431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail131,202 miles (+595)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,202 miles
    Test number
    352743439286
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  24. Pass130,607 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    130,607 miles
    Test number
    290723318179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass129,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    129,297 miles
    Test number
    371755126360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P252 PLM

Does P252 PLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P252 PLM is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on P252 PLM?
The MOT on P252 PLM is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P252 PLM done?
P252 PLM was recorded at 183,278 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 2,731 miles a year.
Has P252 PLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P252 PLM has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on P252 PLM 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 P252 PLM find?
P252 PLM passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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