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BMW 735

Beige · Petrol · 1999 · 3,498 cc

T181 TREMOT history

T181 TRE is a beige petrol BMW 735 first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 151,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2023
Mileage
151,188 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 TRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
735
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 TRE was last recorded at 151,188 miles on 1 Nov 2022, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,181 miles · 31 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 151,188 miles
  • 2021 – 147,095 miles
  • 2019 – 140,097 miles
  • 2018 – 139,732 miles
  • 2017 – 139,663 miles
  • 2016 – 135,756 miles
  • 2015 – 128,528 miles
  • 2011 – 103,278 miles
  • 2010 – 103,072 miles
  • 2007 – 100,766 miles
  • 2006 – 97,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,188 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipes slightly wetRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Play in centre steering link

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,188 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,188 miles
    Test number
    359827874397
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes slightly wet
  2. Fail151,181 miles (+9)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,181 miles
    Test number
    766707853900
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes slightly wet
  3. Fail151,172 miles (+4,077)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,172 miles
    Test number
    151828131619
    • MajorNearside Front Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement inner arm [dangerous] (2.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed o\s and n\s [on link arms] (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under split covers o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o\s and n\s on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes damp
    • AdvisoryRear inner to outer sills corroding [outer sill covers fitted]
  4. Pass147,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    147,095 miles
    Test number
    636095096624
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail147,095 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,095 miles
    Test number
    657214592236
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
  6. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    660205473063
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  7. FailMileage not read3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    912078236877
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s & n/s (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  8. Pass140,097 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,097 miles
    Test number
    352564252576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,732 miles (+69)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    139,732 miles
    Test number
    937539383208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. Pass139,663 miles (+3,907)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    139,663 miles
    Test number
    406880980076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in ns steering idler
  11. Pass135,756 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    135,756 miles
    Test number
    918705854036
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in centre steering link
  12. Fail135,753 miles (+7,225)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,753 miles
    Test number
    452735678281
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in centre steering link
  13. Pass128,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    128,528 miles
    Test number
    255235805100
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  14. Fail128,528 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,528 miles
    Test number
    196194005197
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOsf fog lamp broken
  15. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    485027304199
    • NoteMileage not legible
  16. FailMileage not read2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    878426604140
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs poor condition
  17. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    799765213175
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear discs scored
  18. FailMileage not read1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    558759903188
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear discs scored
  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    385168102196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass103,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    103,278 miles
    Test number
    928006011191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail103,276 miles (+204)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,276 miles
    Test number
    258686311460
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  22. Pass103,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    103,072 miles
    Test number
    752083900103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    843882319187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    124358608124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    692817908105
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  26. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    411252907113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail100,766 miles (+3,044)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,766 miles
    Test number
    872041107174
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  28. Pass97,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    97,722 miles
    Test number
    352980846054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail97,722 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,722 miles
    Test number
    503390046075
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T181 TRE

Does T181 TRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T181 TRE expired on 31 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T181 TRE?
The MOT on T181 TRE expired on 31 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T181 TRE done?
T181 TRE was recorded at 151,188 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2022, an average of 3,197 miles a year.
Has T181 TRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 TRE has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T181 TRE 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 T181 TRE find?
T181 TRE passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s outer edge; power steering pipes slightly wet.

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