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BMW 735

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,498 cc

S789 EDLMOT history

S789 EDL is a silver petrol BMW 735 first used on 25 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 167,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
167,930 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S789 EDL
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
25 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S789 EDL was last recorded at 167,930 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,930 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,930 miles
  • 2024 – 165,955 miles
  • 2023 – 162,358 miles
  • 2022 – 158,357 miles
  • 2021 – 156,013 miles
  • 2019 – 152,960 miles
  • 2018 – 152,048 miles
  • 2017 – 149,168 miles
  • 2016 – 144,883 miles
  • 2015 – 144,105 miles
  • 2014 – 142,691 miles
  • 2013 – 135,439 miles
  • 2012 – 133,434 miles
  • 2011 – 131,385 miles
  • 2010 – 126,864 miles
  • 2009 – 106,978 miles
  • 2008 – 70,422 miles
  • 2007 – 41,565 miles
  • 2006 – 28,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,930 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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Emissions unable to be completed

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    167,930 miles
    Test number
    810802723834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail167,930 miles (+1,975)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,930 miles
    Test number
    589092821457
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass165,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    165,955 miles
    Test number
    216484796827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail165,955 miles (+2)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,955 miles
    Test number
    124420968703
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Fail165,953 miles (+3,595)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,953 miles
    Test number
    848767133456
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  6. Pass162,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    162,358 miles
    Test number
    329740283743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail162,358 miles (+4,001)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,358 miles
    Test number
    398345349123
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,357 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    158,357 miles
    Test number
    458056382113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass156,013 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    156,013 miles
    Test number
    868311224131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear top front arm ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail156,013 miles (+3,053)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,013 miles
    Test number
    833698205192
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear top front arm ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass152,960 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,960 miles
    Test number
    397735626970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass152,048 miles (+2,880)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    152,048 miles
    Test number
    581255826815
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  13. Pass149,168 miles (+4,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    149,168 miles
    Test number
    781482657941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass144,883 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    144,883 miles
    Test number
    802675525365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail144,876 miles (+771)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,876 miles
    Test number
    508490013118
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass144,105 miles (+1,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    144,105 miles
    Test number
    807946675044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass142,691 miles (+7,252)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    142,691 miles
    Test number
    919323074039
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSteering/suspension slight wear.

  18. Pass135,439 miles (+2,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    135,439 miles
    Test number
    899944573013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass133,434 miles (+2,049)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    133,434 miles
    Test number
    687425992130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass131,385 miles (+4,521)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    131,385 miles
    Test number
    378300011487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass126,864 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    126,864 miles
    Test number
    443033770160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail126,859 miles (+19,881)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,859 miles
    Test number
    221852570466
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass106,978 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    106,978 miles
    Test number
    170413079196
    • NoteDamage front spot lamp lens.
    • NoteDeterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
    • NoteStone chips and road marks front windscreen.

  24. Fail106,978 miles (+36,556)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,978 miles
    Test number
    231956769431
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDamage front spot lamp lens.
    • NoteDeterioration and rattles exhaust system.
    • NoteDeterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
    • NoteStone chips and road marks front windscreen.

  25. Pass70,422 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    70,422 miles
    Test number
    134980488120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    780334617245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail41,565 miles (+12,787)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,565 miles
    Test number
    640432017265
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass28,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,778 miles
    Test number
    793517816261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail28,778 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,778 miles
    Test number
    334134316282
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S789 EDL

Does S789 EDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S789 EDL is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S789 EDL?
The MOT on S789 EDL is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S789 EDL done?
S789 EDL was recorded at 167,930 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 7,202 miles a year.
Has S789 EDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S789 EDL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S789 EDL 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 S789 EDL find?
S789 EDL passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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