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BMW Alpina

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,619 cc

S735 VWEMOT history

S735 VWE is a blue petrol BMW Alpina first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
95,461 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S735 VWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Alpina
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,619 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S735 VWE was last recorded at 95,461 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,459 miles · 7 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,461 miles
  • 2024 – 95,459 miles
  • 2023 – 95,455 miles
  • 2022 – 95,262 miles
  • 2020 – 95,258 miles
  • 2019 – 95,217 miles
  • 2016 – 92,050 miles
  • 2015 – 81,367 miles
  • 2014 – 72,765 miles
  • 2013 – 65,057 miles
  • 2012 – 60,112 miles
  • 2011 – 55,044 miles
  • 2010 – 51,034 miles
  • 2009 – 46,575 miles
  • 2008 – 41,852 miles
  • 2007 – 40,022 miles
  • 2006 – 37,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,461 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both reaction (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear tyres 2-3 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,461 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    95,461 miles
    Test number
    552227650055
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass95,459 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    95,459 miles
    Test number
    891204695356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass95,455 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,455 miles
    Test number
    476577028705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,262 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,262 miles
    Test number
    436760835622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,258 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,258 miles
    Test number
    269030475273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,217 miles (+3,167)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,217 miles
    Test number
    140906994080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,050 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,050 miles
    Test number
    757790793893
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both reaction (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres 2-3 mm

  8. Fail92,048 miles (+10,681)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,048 miles
    Test number
    293382064858
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub mtg (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint straight arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both reaction (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres 2-3 mm

  9. Pass81,367 miles (+289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,367 miles
    Test number
    227047798088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail81,078 miles (+8,313)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,078 miles
    Test number
    234769656754
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass72,765 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,765 miles
    Test number
    137218224387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail72,765 miles (+7,708)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,765 miles
    Test number
    896958424317
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass65,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,057 miles
    Test number
    696904903396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,057 miles (+4,945)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,057 miles
    Test number
    189672703353
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Fail60,112 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,112 miles
    Test number
    107589092218
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass60,112 miles (+5,068)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    60,112 miles
    Test number
    638499592201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,044 miles (+4,010)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    55,044 miles
    Test number
    416614491219
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  18. Pass51,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,034 miles
    Test number
    401148390208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,034 miles (+4,459)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,034 miles
    Test number
    430048690239
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass46,575 miles (+4,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,575 miles
    Test number
    981335299223
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass41,852 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    41,852 miles
    Test number
    544846538298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,022 miles (+2,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,022 miles
    Test number
    330393817201
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass37,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,624 miles
    Test number
    492060336234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,624 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,624 miles
    Test number
    982688826276
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S735 VWE

Does S735 VWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S735 VWE is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S735 VWE?
The MOT on S735 VWE is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S735 VWE done?
S735 VWE was recorded at 95,461 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 2,940 miles a year.
Has S735 VWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S735 VWE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on S735 VWE 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 S735 VWE find?
S735 VWE passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen wiper blade defective both front.

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