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BMW 735

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,600 cc

S7 BWWMOT history

S7 BWW is a blue petrol BMW 735 first used on 9 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 121,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2024
Mileage
121,123 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 BWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
735
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 BWW was last recorded at 121,123 miles on 31 Jul 2023, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,105 miles · 3 Apr 2020
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
4,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,123 miles
  • 2020 – 121,105 miles
  • 2019 – 121,098 miles
  • 2017 – 121,006 miles
  • 2016 – 120,521 miles
  • 2015 – 120,199 miles
  • 2014 – 119,873 miles
  • 2013 – 115,555 miles
  • 2012 – 99,987 miles
  • 2011 – 86,264 miles
  • 2010 – 76,677 miles
  • 2009 – 70,949 miles
  • 2008 – 61,895 miles
  • 2007 – 52,344 miles
  • 2006 – 43,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,123 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,123 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    121,123 miles
    Test number
    862910933483
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  2. Pass121,105 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    121,105 miles
    Test number
    649369319008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,098 miles (+92)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    121,098 miles
    Test number
    976298539077
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntermittent steering warning light illuminated

  4. Pass121,006 miles (+485)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    121,006 miles
    Test number
    626936726340
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres over 10yrs old.
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  5. Pass120,521 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    120,521 miles
    Test number
    961905337797
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Fail120,520 miles (+321)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,520 miles
    Test number
    768767252460
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective warning lamp on (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass120,199 miles (+326)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    120,199 miles
    Test number
    888424082941
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly perished and over 10yrs old.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre over 10yrs old.
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  8. Pass119,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    119,873 miles
    Test number
    649898264288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail119,873 miles (+4,318)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,873 miles
    Test number
    118927764296
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail115,555 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,555 miles
    Test number
    355172563269
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass115,555 miles (+15,568)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    115,555 miles
    Test number
    427122063285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,987 miles (+13,723)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    99,987 miles
    Test number
    647333062282
    • NoteEngine oil leak!!!

  13. Pass86,264 miles (+9,587)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    86,264 miles
    Test number
    975581371293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,677 miles (+5,728)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    76,677 miles
    Test number
    923784750252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,949 miles (+9,054)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    70,949 miles
    Test number
    713973749222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,895 miles (+9,551)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    61,895 miles
    Test number
    372418638497
    • NoteBoth number plates starting to perish.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres approaching legal wear limit.

  17. Pass52,344 miles (+8,350)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    52,344 miles
    Test number
    154436947289
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to 3mm.
    • NoteRear number plate starting to perish.

  18. Pass43,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    43,994 miles
    Test number
    731776026243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,994 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,994 miles
    Test number
    162342126250
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads down to 4mm.

Questions about S7 BWW

Does S7 BWW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S7 BWW expired on 30 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S7 BWW?
The MOT on S7 BWW expired on 30 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S7 BWW done?
S7 BWW was recorded at 121,123 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2023, an average of 4,545 miles a year.
Has S7 BWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 BWW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on S7 BWW 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 S7 BWW find?
S7 BWW passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration.

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