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BMW 735

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,498 cc

T25 MUGMOT history

T25 MUG is a blue petrol BMW 735 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 169,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2026
Mileage
169,569 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T25 MUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
735
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T25 MUG was last recorded at 169,569 miles on 8 Jul 2025, 432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,137 miles · 2 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
432 miles
Average per year
3,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,569 miles
  • 2024 – 169,137 miles
  • 2023 – 168,480 miles
  • 2022 – 167,675 miles
  • 2021 – 166,706 miles
  • 2020 – 165,490 miles
  • 2019 – 163,120 miles
  • 2018 – 157,313 miles
  • 2017 – 151,174 miles
  • 2016 – 146,741 miles
  • 2015 – 141,835 miles
  • 2014 – 135,961 miles
  • 2013 – 126,979 miles
  • 2012 – 120,899 miles
  • 2011 – 119,513 miles
  • 2010 – 116,532 miles
  • 2008 – 112,682 miles
  • 2007 – 108,009 miles
  • 2006 – 103,258 miles
  • 2005 – 96,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,569 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCorrosion front and rear of vehicle

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, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • General corrosion to underside.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,569 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    169,569 miles
    Test number
    695107316183
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front and rear of vehicle

  2. Fail169,569 miles (+432)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,569 miles
    Test number
    741235224260
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front and rear of vehicle

  3. Pass169,137 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    169,137 miles
    Test number
    130942173956
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering box area

  4. Fail169,137 miles (+657)6 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,137 miles
    Test number
    609283199504
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount (underside) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering box area

  5. Pass168,480 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    168,480 miles
    Test number
    913435695931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill area rusty under sill cover not holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail168,479 miles (+804)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,479 miles
    Test number
    276793436968
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill area rusty under sill cover not holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass167,675 miles (+969)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    167,675 miles
    Test number
    612718523432
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear(perished) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded.
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak.(front)

  8. Pass166,706 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    166,706 miles
    Test number
    246246046954
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail166,706 miles (+1,216)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,706 miles
    Test number
    863549904237
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass165,490 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    165,490 miles
    Test number
    802540772878
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil/gear box oil leak.
    • AdvisoryFuel tank corroded/slightly porous.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside.

  11. Fail165,489 miles (+2,369)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,489 miles
    Test number
    111906505981
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward most arm, inner ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil/gear box oil leak.
    • AdvisoryFuel tank corroded/slightly porous.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside.

  12. Pass163,120 miles (+12)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    163,120 miles
    Test number
    184693225925
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective n/s and o/s flange's (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail163,108 miles (+58)1 dangerous1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,108 miles
    Test number
    154631741693
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective n/s and o/s flange's (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail163,050 miles (+5,737)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,050 miles
    Test number
    706741338423
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass157,313 miles (+6,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    157,313 miles
    Test number
    537445545714
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass151,174 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    151,174 miles
    Test number
    858717783969
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak ENGINE
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail151,151 miles (+4,410)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,151 miles
    Test number
    930015560337
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings IDLER ARM (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak ENGINE
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass146,741 miles (+4,906)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    146,741 miles
    Test number
    708752806025
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth outter sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass141,835 miles (+5,874)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    141,835 miles
    Test number
    707121725165
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play nearside steering idler pivot bush

  20. Pass135,961 miles (+8,982)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    135,961 miles
    Test number
    555455914155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass126,979 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    126,979 miles
    Test number
    446611633132
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight wear on the outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre has slight wear on the outer edge

  22. Fail126,974 miles (+6,075)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,974 miles
    Test number
    588590233173
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight wear on the outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre has slight wear on the outer edge

  23. Pass120,899 miles (+1,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    120,899 miles
    Test number
    477985642185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass119,513 miles (+2,981)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    119,513 miles
    Test number
    295825341489
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and worn very near limit
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear top suspension arm rear ball joint

  25. Pass116,532 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    116,532 miles
    Test number
    274846020009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail116,496 miles (+3,814)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,496 miles
    Test number
    361872920095
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass112,682 miles (+4,673)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    112,682 miles
    Test number
    344913548344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass108,009 miles (+4,751)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    108,009 miles
    Test number
    621460847343
    • NoteOff/side front tyre on outer edge

  29. Pass103,258 miles (+6,662)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    103,258 miles
    Test number
    542518316319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass96,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    96,596 miles
    Test number
    993120345392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T25 MUG

Does T25 MUG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T25 MUG expired on 21 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T25 MUG?
The MOT on T25 MUG expired on 21 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T25 MUG done?
T25 MUG was recorded at 169,569 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2025, an average of 3,726 miles a year.
Has T25 MUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T25 MUG has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T25 MUG 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 T25 MUG find?
T25 MUG passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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