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BMW 735

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,430 cc

R686 FNDMOT history

R686 FND is a green petrol BMW 735 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 107,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
107,079 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R686 FND
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
735
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,430 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R686 FND was last recorded at 107,079 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 9,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,682 miles · 25 Nov 2015
Between the last two tests
9,397 miles
Average per year
2,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,079 miles
  • 2015 – 97,682 miles
  • 2014 – 92,903 miles
  • 2013 – 87,385 miles
  • 2012 – 82,504 miles
  • 2011 – 76,883 miles
  • 2010 – 68,535 miles
  • 2009 – 64,443 miles
  • 2008 – 60,301 miles
  • 2007 – 57,458 miles
  • 2006 – 51,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,079 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
  • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion under vehicle

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front and rear bumpers damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,079 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    107,079 miles
    Test number
    783325939757
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion under vehicle

  2. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    649774087798
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear bumpers damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  3. FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    392562606683
    • DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear bumpers damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  4. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    930154514208
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. FailMileage not read1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    270876700111
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    990802114569
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear centre bumper slight damage

  7. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    859294209112
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryMileage display not illuminated unable to read mileage reading

  8. FailMileage not read3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    457393377596
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryMileage display not illuminated unable to read mileage reading

  9. PassMileage not read10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    728255916692
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs pitted and worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. FailMileage not read5 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    687086740736
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs pitted and worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. FailMileage not read8 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    359244359473
    • FailureBrake performance not tested handbrake (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release mechanism (3.1.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth wing mirrors deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn outer edge

  12. Pass97,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    97,682 miles
    Test number
    437285722422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,682 miles (+4,779)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,682 miles
    Test number
    747403972258
    • FailureNearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass92,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    92,903 miles
    Test number
    488477734338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,903 miles (+5,518)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,903 miles
    Test number
    588091834305
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureParking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass87,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    87,385 miles
    Test number
    696875023349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,385 miles (+4,881)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,385 miles
    Test number
    639253423342
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  18. Pass82,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,504 miles
    Test number
    809913432320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,504 miles (+5,621)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,504 miles
    Test number
    309863832389
    • FailureInner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass76,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    76,883 miles
    Test number
    249690941314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,883 miles (+4,692)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,883 miles
    Test number
    589569431338
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass72,191 miles (+3,656)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,191 miles
    Test number
    418597041085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,535 miles (+4,092)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,535 miles
    Test number
    141455030007
    • NoteRear propshaft insecure

  24. Pass64,443 miles (+4,142)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    64,443 miles
    Test number
    193001069018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,301 miles (+2,843)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    60,301 miles
    Test number
    780799358044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,458 miles (+6,261)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    57,458 miles
    Test number
    760963357033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    51,197 miles
    Test number
    551303456020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R686 FND

Does R686 FND currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R686 FND is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R686 FND?
The MOT on R686 FND is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R686 FND done?
R686 FND was recorded at 107,079 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 2,787 miles a year.
Has R686 FND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R686 FND has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on R686 FND 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 R686 FND find?
R686 FND passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; covers and shields fitted; general surface corrosion under vehicle.

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