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BMW 735

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,498 cc

T549 JKRMOT history

T549 JKR is a silver petrol BMW 735 first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
149,461 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T549 JKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
735
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T549 JKR was last recorded at 149,461 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 16,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,627 miles · 12 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
16,834 miles
Average per year
3,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,461 miles
  • 2024 – 132,627 miles
  • 2023 – 131,562 miles
  • 2021 – 128,284 miles
  • 2020 – 125,783 miles
  • 2019 – 123,946 miles
  • 2018 – 121,166 miles
  • 2017 – 118,299 miles
  • 2016 – 115,021 miles
  • 2015 – 112,730 miles
  • 2014 – 111,347 miles
  • 2013 – 109,580 miles
  • 2012 – 106,310 miles
  • 2011 – 103,299 miles
  • 2010 – 100,285 miles
  • 2009 – 97,181 miles
  • 2008 – 93,929 miles
  • 2007 – 89,998 miles
  • 2006 – 85,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,461 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point showing corrossion not effecting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear heat shield loose
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Corrosion forming on sill panels by jacking point, sill panels have covers on them

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear heat shields loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,461 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    149,461 miles
    Test number
    849523670671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point showing corrossion not effecting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    974832171707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,627 miles (+1,065)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    132,627 miles
    Test number
    795591889023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,562 miles (+3,278)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,562 miles
    Test number
    284374134918
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,284 miles (+2,501)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,284 miles
    Test number
    984267404682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,783 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    125,783 miles
    Test number
    570285831452
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming on sill panels by jacking point, sill panels have covers on them
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear heat shields loose

  7. Fail125,782 miles (+1,836)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,782 miles
    Test number
    931545373554
    • MajorRear Brake hose excessively chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming on sill panels by jacking point, sill panels have covers on them
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear heat shields loose

  8. Pass123,946 miles (+67)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    123,946 miles
    Test number
    357386106247
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail123,879 miles (+2,713)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,879 miles
    Test number
    850664019771
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass121,166 miles (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    121,166 miles
    Test number
    178356826686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,299 miles (+3,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,299 miles
    Test number
    171238787648
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass115,021 miles (+2,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    115,021 miles
    Test number
    381483090594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass112,730 miles (+1,383)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    112,730 miles
    Test number
    405576965137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion forming on n/s/front inner sill

  14. Pass111,347 miles3 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    111,347 miles
    Test number
    805285874157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBrake Pipes Corroded
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside Front Outer Sill Slightly Corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlastic Covers Covering Both Outer Sills
    • NoteRear Exhaust Heat Sheilds Insecure
    • NoteRear Sub-Frame Slightly Corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail111,347 miles (+50)1 failure3 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,347 miles
    Test number
    875055774103
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBrake Pipes Corroded
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside Front Outer Sill Slightly Corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlastic Covers Covering Both Outer Sills
    • NoteRear Exhaust Heat Sheilds Insecure
    • NoteRear Sub-Frame Slightly Corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail111,297 miles (+1,717)1 failure2 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,297 miles
    Test number
    648561564184
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBrake Pipes Corroded
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside Front Outer Sill Slightly Corroded
    • NoteOfside Rear Brake Binding Slightly
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlastic Covers Covering Both Outer Sills
    • NoteRear Heat Sheilds Insecure
    • NoteRear Sub-Frame Slightly Corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass109,580 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    109,580 miles
    Test number
    268900853405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,310 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    106,310 miles
    Test number
    198749352194
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear outer sidelight brighter than inner

  19. Fail106,310 miles (+3,011)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,310 miles
    Test number
    145642252137
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear outer sidelight brighter than inner

  20. Pass103,299 miles (+3,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    103,299 miles
    Test number
    698096841106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass100,285 miles (+3,104)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    100,285 miles
    Test number
    270702050179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass97,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    97,181 miles
    Test number
    174537469150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail97,181 miles (+3,252)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,181 miles
    Test number
    441946169145
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass93,929 miles (+54)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    93,929 miles
    Test number
    142264068126
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge(stepped type)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking

  25. Fail93,875 miles (+3,877)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,875 miles
    Test number
    512127758125
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge(stepped type)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking

  26. Pass89,998 miles (+4,782)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    89,998 miles
    Test number
    702646357169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass85,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    85,216 miles
    Test number
    241485946487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T549 JKR

Does T549 JKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T549 JKR is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T549 JKR?
The MOT on T549 JKR is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T549 JKR done?
T549 JKR was recorded at 149,461 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 3,183 miles a year.
Has T549 JKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T549 JKR has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2020.
Has the mileage on T549 JKR 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 T549 JKR find?
T549 JKR passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point showing corrossion not effecting, and 2 more.

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