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BMW 735

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 3,498 cc

T578 CLRMOT history

T578 CLR is a grey petrol BMW 735 first used on 13 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 166,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2023
Mileage
166,155 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T578 CLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
735
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T578 CLR was last recorded at 166,155 miles on 29 Jun 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,152 miles · 27 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 166,155 miles
  • 2021 – 161,381 miles
  • 2020 – 157,570 miles
  • 2019 – 149,709 miles
  • 2018 – 141,860 miles
  • 2017 – 136,820 miles
  • 2016 – 129,729 miles
  • 2015 – 120,192 miles
  • 2014 – 107,733 miles
  • 2013 – 97,245 miles
  • 2012 – 84,928 miles
  • 2011 – 77,006 miles
  • 2010 – 70,310 miles
  • 2009 – 68,639 miles
  • 2008 – 67,407 miles
  • 2007 – 66,098 miles
  • 2006 – 65,248 miles
  • 2005 – 60,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,155 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,155 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    166,155 miles
    Test number
    266146794874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail166,152 miles (+4,771)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,152 miles
    Test number
    433204861751
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass161,381 miles (+96)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    161,381 miles
    Test number
    682833993427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail161,285 miles (+3,715)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,285 miles
    Test number
    429654506397
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass157,570 miles (+7,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    157,570 miles
    Test number
    162699382239
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

  6. Pass149,709 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    149,709 miles
    Test number
    972285890776
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail149,709 miles (+7,849)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,709 miles
    Test number
    478046810998
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass141,860 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    141,860 miles
    Test number
    523595255520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail141,827 miles (+5,007)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,827 miles
    Test number
    365762422126
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  10. Pass136,820 miles (+7,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    136,820 miles
    Test number
    213321936893
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass129,729 miles (+9,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    129,729 miles
    Test number
    957318860432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass120,192 miles (+12)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    120,192 miles
    Test number
    379782385190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail120,180 miles (+12,447)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,180 miles
    Test number
    277580385182
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass107,733 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    107,733 miles
    Test number
    395257994155
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail107,733 miles (+10,488)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,733 miles
    Test number
    518356994183
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass97,245 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    97,245 miles
    Test number
    875902593167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail97,245 miles (+12,317)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,245 miles
    Test number
    865902393102
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass84,928 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    84,928 miles
    Test number
    977601302298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail84,928 miles (+7,922)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,928 miles
    Test number
    609391302278
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass77,006 miles (+6,696)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    77,006 miles
    Test number
    299572101242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,310 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    70,310 miles
    Test number
    964536670105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,639 miles (+1,232)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    68,639 miles
    Test number
    442918789105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,407 miles (+1,309)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    67,407 miles
    Test number
    462529098155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,098 miles (+850)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    66,098 miles
    Test number
    603800597123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,248 miles (+5,238)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    65,248 miles
    Test number
    241907776168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,010 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    60,010 miles
    Test number
    700662995129
    • NoteAdvise on nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteAdvise on stonechip on offside windscreen

Questions about T578 CLR

Does T578 CLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T578 CLR expired on 14 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T578 CLR?
The MOT on T578 CLR expired on 14 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T578 CLR done?
T578 CLR was recorded at 166,155 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2022, an average of 6,256 miles a year.
Has T578 CLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T578 CLR has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T578 CLR 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 T578 CLR find?
T578 CLR passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excess; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excess; oil leak, but not excessive.

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