
BMW 735
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,498 cc
T227 ARXMOT history
T227 ARX is a black petrol BMW 735 first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 84,545 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 84,545 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,285 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T227 ARX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 735
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 15 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T227 ARX was last recorded at 84,545 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 84,510 miles · 19 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 35 miles
- Average per year
- 2,285 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,545 miles
- 2025 – 84,510 miles
- 2024 – 84,368 miles
- 2023 – 84,103 miles
- 2022 – 83,805 miles
- 2021 – 83,557 miles
- 2020 – 82,862 miles
- 2019 – 81,791 miles
- 2018 – 79,862 miles
- 2017 – 76,849 miles
- 2016 – 72,044 miles
- 2015 – 68,773 miles
- 2014 – 65,369 miles
- 2013 – 62,681 miles
- 2012 – 57,904 miles
- 2011 – 52,841 miles
- 2010 – 48,011 miles
- 2009 – 45,079 miles
- 2008 – 42,739 miles
- 2007 – 40,171 miles
- 2006 – 38,799 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering idler arm bush slight movement
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBoot does not stay closed unless locked
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.
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower rose joint
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Exhaust heatshield loose
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Slight play o/s/r rose joint
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
29 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,545 miles (+35)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 84,545 miles
- Test number
- 555476500724
- MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering idler arm bush slight movement
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoot does not stay closed unless locked
Pass84,510 miles (+142)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 84,510 miles
- Test number
- 382167412132
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering idler arm has slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass84,368 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 84,368 miles
- Test number
- 369670585818
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose Straps Corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front jacking Points (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Jacking Points (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail84,368 miles (+265)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,368 miles
- Test number
- 322578117538
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose Straps Corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front jacking Points (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Jacking Points (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,103 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 84,103 miles
- Test number
- 747024571465
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near Both Rear Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Slight Lift in Rose Joint
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail84,101 miles (+296)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,101 miles
- Test number
- 380313463034
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play centre tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside steering idler arm bush slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose lightly rubbing on abs sensor
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lower rose joint slight play
Pass83,805 miles (+1)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 83,805 miles
- Test number
- 933948506139
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back over diff mainline (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Fail83,804 miles (+247)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,804 miles
- Test number
- 121985299495
- MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back over diff mainline (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Pass83,557 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 83,557 miles
- Test number
- 482681207909
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 255/45 r18 103y
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail83,557 miles (+695)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,557 miles
- Test number
- 438389132836
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 255/45 r18 103y
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,862 miles (+8)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 82,862 miles
- Test number
- 356584436361
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose
- AdvisorySlight play o/s/r rose joint
Fail82,854 miles (+1,063)2 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,854 miles
- Test number
- 150464040309
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point BORDERLINE (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose
- AdvisorySlight play o/s/r rose joint
Pass81,791 miles (+1,929)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 81,791 miles
- Test number
- 571167912467
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose
- AdvisorySlight play o/s/r rose joint
Pass79,862 miles (+3,013)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 79,862 miles
- Test number
- 362417261064
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose
- AdvisoryPlay in n/s/r lower rose joint
Pass76,849 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 76,849 miles
- Test number
- 450585559631
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryN/s/r lower rose joint has slight play
Fail76,848 miles (+4,804)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,848 miles
- Test number
- 388660094516
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryN/s/r lower rose joint has slight play
Pass72,044 miles (+3,271)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 72,044 miles
- Test number
- 243865124397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,773 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 68,773 miles
- Test number
- 217207595015
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail68,773 miles (+3,404)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,773 miles
- Test number
- 986269375069
- FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- 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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass65,369 miles (+2,688)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 65,369 miles
- Test number
- 118103764410
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass62,681 miles (+4,777)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 62,681 miles
- Test number
- 768505283077
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass57,904 miles (+5,063)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 57,904 miles
- Test number
- 356546882052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass52,841 miles (+4,830)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 52,841 miles
- Test number
- 916044671031
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,011 miles (+2,932)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 48,011 miles
- Test number
- 944437470015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,079 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 45,079 miles
- Test number
- 563844089098
- NoteFront tyres worn on edges
Fail45,079 miles (+2,340)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,079 miles
- Test number
- 571324089030
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- NoteFront tyres worn on edges
Pass42,739 miles (+2,568)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 42,739 miles
- Test number
- 244785488037
- NoteBoth front tyres worn low on tread edges/ tracking
Pass40,171 miles (+1,372)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 40,171 miles
- Test number
- 304830887023
- NoteBoth front tyres tread edges wearing low
Pass38,799 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 38,799 miles
- Test number
- 591995876014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T227 ARX
- Does T227 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T227 ARX is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T227 ARX?
- The MOT on T227 ARX is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T227 ARX done?
- T227 ARX was recorded at 84,545 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 2,285 miles a year.
- Has T227 ARX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T227 ARX has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on T227 ARX 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 T227 ARX find?
- T227 ARX passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front steering idler arm bush slight movement; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 7 more.
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