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BMW 735

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,498 cc

T2 FCOMOT history

T2 FCO is a black petrol BMW 735 first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 89,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
89,159 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T2 FCO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
735
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T2 FCO was last recorded at 89,159 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,146 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
5,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,159 miles
  • 2024 – 77,948 miles
  • 2021 – 72,672 miles
  • 2020 – 60,060 miles
  • 2019 – 57,032 miles
  • 2018 – 47,622 miles
  • 2016 – 37,637 miles
  • 2015 – 30,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,159 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during idle and acceleration .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Fuel cap seal is lightly perished .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Non obligatory mirror deteriorated .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,159 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,159 miles
    Test number
    331516647631
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Fail89,146 miles (+11,198)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,146 miles
    Test number
    725214670040
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass77,948 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,948 miles
    Test number
    292775439503
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during idle and acceleration .
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is lightly perished .
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror deteriorated .

  4. Fail77,938 miles (+5,266)1 dangerous1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,938 miles
    Test number
    636947677964
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during idle and acceleration .
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front valve stem is slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Both rear brake discs . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is lightly perished .
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror deteriorated .

  5. Pass72,672 miles (+75)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,672 miles
    Test number
    642495137142
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • 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))

  6. Fail72,597 miles (+12,537)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,597 miles
    Test number
    128772274572
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • 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))

  7. Pass60,060 miles (+3,028)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,060 miles
    Test number
    641025791997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,032 miles (+249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,032 miles
    Test number
    590063821835
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail56,783 miles (+9,161)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,783 miles
    Test number
    718035163983
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass47,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,622 miles
    Test number
    358524122707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,622 miles2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,622 miles
    Test number
    411653360047
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  12. Pass66,545 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,545 km
    Test number
    552000147125
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlight beam pattern slightly dull

  13. Fail66,545 km7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,545 km
    Test number
    371948586681
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlight beam pattern slightly dull
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass37,637 miles (+7,063)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,637 miles
    Test number
    329966660447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,574 miles
    Test number
    628252685079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,574 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,574 miles
    Test number
    877402685092
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about T2 FCO

Does T2 FCO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T2 FCO expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T2 FCO?
The MOT on T2 FCO expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T2 FCO done?
T2 FCO was recorded at 89,159 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 5,545 miles a year.
Has T2 FCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T2 FCO has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T2 FCO 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 T2 FCO find?
T2 FCO passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak.

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