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BMW 735

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 3,498 cc

P290 MLCMOT history

P290 MLC is a silver petrol BMW 735 first used on 30 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2022 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2022
Mileage
122,428 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P290 MLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
735
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

P290 MLC was last recorded at 122,428 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 2,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Oct 2019: 115,197 miles, lower than 140,000 miles on 25 Oct 2018.

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
120,285 miles · 1 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,143 miles
Average per year
2,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,428 miles
  • 2021 – 120,285 miles
  • 2020 – 117,208 miles
  • 2019 – 115,197 miles
  • 2018 – 140,000 miles
  • 2017 – 112,701 miles
  • 2014 – 108,317 miles
  • 2013 – 105,952 miles
  • 2011 – 99,751 miles
  • 2010 – 96,680 miles
  • 2009 – 93,460 miles
  • 2008 – 89,205 miles
  • 2007 – 87,528 miles
  • 2006 – 85,330 miles
  • 2005 – 79,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail122,428 miles
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail122,428 miles (+2,143)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,428 miles
    Test number
    365954230472
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass120,285 miles (+3,077)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    120,285 miles
    Test number
    716241585922
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass117,208 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    117,208 miles
    Test number
    656733785417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,197 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,197 miles
    Test number
    797752331004
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. FailMileage not read2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    147543886530
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass140,000 miles (+27,299)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    140,000 miles
    Test number
    778396482563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,701 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    112,701 miles
    Test number
    575727960545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,700 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,700 miles
    Test number
    595659557224
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play inner steering rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint straight (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bendy (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub control (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    829358763546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    436482222443
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    719057282942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. FailMileage not read5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    525305902234
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass108,317 miles (+2,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    108,317 miles
    Test number
    727912674243
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass105,952 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    105,952 miles
    Test number
    975576053290
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth Rear Shocks Weak

  15. Fail105,952 miles2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,952 miles
    Test number
    406055153229
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth Rear Shocks Weak

  16. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    186950252239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S front tyre outer side wall deteriorating!

  17. Pass99,751 miles (+3,071)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    99,751 miles
    Test number
    767613441207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,680 miles (+3,220)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    96,680 miles
    Test number
    931265640266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,460 miles (+4,255)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    93,460 miles
    Test number
    491154259259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,205 miles (+1,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    89,205 miles
    Test number
    393432558448
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass87,528 miles (+2,198)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    87,528 miles
    Test number
    164906517210
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass85,330 miles (+5,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    85,330 miles
    Test number
    192170336291
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Pass79,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    79,801 miles
    Test number
    224193025206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail79,801 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,801 miles
    Test number
    950293025210
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about P290 MLC

Does P290 MLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P290 MLC expired on 30 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P290 MLC?
The MOT on P290 MLC expired on 30 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P290 MLC done?
P290 MLC was recorded at 122,428 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 2,099 miles a year.
Has P290 MLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P290 MLC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on P290 MLC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P290 MLC find?
P290 MLC failed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 9 major defects and 3 advisories: electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside front front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle, and 9 more.

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