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BMW 735

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,498 cc

S35 MBYMOT history

S35 MBY is a silver petrol BMW 735 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 39,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
39,220 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S35 MBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
735
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S35 MBY was last recorded at 39,220 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,299 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
921 miles
Average per year
1,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,220 miles
  • 2025 – 38,299 miles
  • 2024 – 36,600 miles
  • 2023 – 35,742 miles
  • 2022 – 35,738 miles
  • 2021 – 33,315 miles
  • 2020 – 32,868 miles
  • 2019 – 32,144 miles
  • 2018 – 30,765 miles
  • 2017 – 30,177 miles
  • 2016 – 30,159 miles
  • 2015 – 29,922 miles
  • 2014 – 29,911 miles
  • 2013 – 29,850 miles
  • 2011 – 28,916 miles
  • 2010 – 27,887 miles
  • 2009 – 25,384 miles
  • 2008 – 23,031 miles
  • 2007 – 19,948 miles
  • 2006 – 17,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,220 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT ARM

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass39,220 miles (+921)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    39,220 miles
    Test number
    479049231531
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass38,299 miles (+1,699)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    38,299 miles
    Test number
    451046708757
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass36,600 miles (+858)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    36,600 miles
    Test number
    842677346427
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass35,742 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    35,742 miles
    Test number
    987265705708
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail35,738 miles (+2,423)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,738 miles
    Test number
    824519210088
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass33,315 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    33,315 miles
    Test number
    435210819234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,868 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    32,868 miles
    Test number
    314803677098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,144 miles (+1,379)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    32,144 miles
    Test number
    564684116094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,765 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    30,765 miles
    Test number
    614367191004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,177 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    30,177 miles
    Test number
    598412638051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,159 miles (+237)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    30,159 miles
    Test number
    840605780772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,922 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    29,922 miles
    Test number
    886153065169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail29,911 miles (+61)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,911 miles
    Test number
    208090124213
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass29,850 miles (+934)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,850 miles
    Test number
    839975153134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,916 miles
    Test number
    216809831295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,916 miles (+1,029)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,916 miles
    Test number
    807365231292
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)

  17. Pass27,887 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    27,887 miles
    Test number
    244813840233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,800 miles (+2,416)4 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,800 miles
    Test number
    251377330258
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront reg plate cracked but still readable
    • NoteRear plate faded but still readable
    • NoteThe rear indicator lenses have condensation inside them but operation not hinded
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect the chassis underneath due to plastic muck covers
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates

  19. Pass25,384 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,384 miles
    Test number
    373294549268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,251 miles (+2,220)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,251 miles
    Test number
    560163139284
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect the front brake discs due to back plates being fitted.
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect the rear brake discs due to back plates being fitted.

  21. Pass23,031 miles (+3,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,031 miles
    Test number
    594905038205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass19,948 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    19,948 miles
    Test number
    101753937282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,388 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,388 miles
    Test number
    364933336266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about S35 MBY

Does S35 MBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S35 MBY is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S35 MBY?
The MOT on S35 MBY is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S35 MBY done?
S35 MBY was recorded at 39,220 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 1,127 miles a year.
Has S35 MBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S35 MBY has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S35 MBY 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 S35 MBY find?
S35 MBY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s.

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