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BMW 735

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,498 cc

T518 LDDMOT history

T518 LDD is a blue petrol BMW 735 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 179,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2026
Mileage
179,944 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T518 LDD
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
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T518 LDD was last recorded at 179,944 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,386 miles · 13 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
558 miles
Average per year
5,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,944 miles
  • 2024 – 179,386 miles
  • 2023 – 173,104 miles
  • 2022 – 166,004 miles
  • 2021 – 160,057 miles
  • 2020 – 157,788 miles
  • 2019 – 154,737 miles
  • 2018 – 150,743 miles
  • 2017 – 146,587 miles
  • 2016 – 142,987 miles
  • 2015 – 138,576 miles
  • 2014 – 132,438 miles
  • 2013 – 128,835 miles
  • 2012 – 124,682 miles
  • 2011 – 120,924 miles
  • 2010 – 114,773 miles
  • 2009 – 109,324 miles
  • 2008 – 103,786 miles
  • 2007 – 94,333 miles
  • 2006 – 84,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,944 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear sills are slightly corroded

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 Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,944 miles (+558)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    179,944 miles
    Test number
    293529153210
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear sills are slightly corroded

  2. Pass179,386 miles (+6,282)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    179,386 miles
    Test number
    617860209346
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass173,104 miles (+7,100)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    173,104 miles
    Test number
    459955359729
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  4. Pass166,004 miles (+5,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    166,004 miles
    Test number
    718427642441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass160,057 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    160,057 miles
    Test number
    426629756975
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail160,055 miles (+2,267)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,055 miles
    Test number
    513027814946
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass157,788 miles (+3,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    157,788 miles
    Test number
    157413797356
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  8. Pass154,737 miles (+3,994)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    154,737 miles
    Test number
    575915983006
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside of steering has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeavy underseal underneath vehicle

  9. Pass150,743 miles (+4,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    150,743 miles
    Test number
    149506913921
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in nearside steering arm ball joint
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Pass146,587 miles (+3,600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    146,587 miles
    Test number
    673607347436
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear brake pipes have heavy grease covering them
    • AdvisoryFuel tank is rusty

  11. Pass142,987 miles (+4,411)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    142,987 miles
    Test number
    270537523240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass138,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    138,576 miles
    Test number
    115452195067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail138,576 miles (+6,138)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,576 miles
    Test number
    138211995078
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  14. Pass132,438 miles (+3,603)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    132,438 miles
    Test number
    568025384056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteH/Lamp washers weak, but enough to meet the M.O.T Standards

  15. Pass128,835 miles (+4,153)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    128,835 miles
    Test number
    547998773018
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake warning light on dash indicating a fault

  16. Pass124,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    124,682 miles
    Test number
    158573782415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail124,682 miles (+3,758)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,682 miles
    Test number
    147072682476
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass120,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    120,924 miles
    Test number
    468072481039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail120,924 miles (+6,151)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,924 miles
    Test number
    447791481081
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded

  20. Pass114,773 miles (+5,449)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    114,773 miles
    Test number
    801749480070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass109,324 miles (+5,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    109,324 miles
    Test number
    371709069095
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass103,786 miles (+9,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    103,786 miles
    Test number
    591750588091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass94,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    94,333 miles
    Test number
    122463497077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail94,333 miles (+10,313)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,333 miles
    Test number
    580392797015
    • DangerousNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  25. Pass84,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    84,020 miles
    Test number
    143759986419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T518 LDD

Does T518 LDD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T518 LDD expired on 2 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T518 LDD?
The MOT on T518 LDD expired on 2 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T518 LDD done?
T518 LDD was recorded at 179,944 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 5,046 miles a year.
Has T518 LDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T518 LDD has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T518 LDD 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 T518 LDD find?
T518 LDD passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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