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BMW 750

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 5,379 cc

T697 ARXMOT history

T697 ARX is a blue petrol BMW 750 first used on 6 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
145,074 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T697 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
750
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,379 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T697 ARX was last recorded at 145,074 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 1,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,206 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,868 miles
Average per year
5,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,074 miles
  • 2025 – 143,206 miles
  • 2024 – 139,507 miles
  • 2023 – 137,615 miles
  • 2022 – 132,344 miles
  • 2021 – 125,910 miles
  • 2020 – 122,260 miles
  • 2019 – 116,410 miles
  • 2018 – 109,963 miles
  • 2017 – 103,247 miles
  • 2016 – 94,595 miles
  • 2014 – 85,535 miles
  • 2013 – 79,275 miles
  • 2012 – 69,560 miles
  • 2011 – 63,881 miles
  • 2010 – 57,644 miles
  • 2009 – 55,069 miles
  • 2008 – 48,911 miles
  • 2007 – 44,350 miles
  • 2006 – 38,683 miles
  • 2005 – 34,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,074 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,074 miles (+1,868)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    145,074 miles
    Test number
    612408882326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,206 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    143,206 miles
    Test number
    693701897608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,507 miles (+1,892)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    139,507 miles
    Test number
    489428970289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,615 miles (+5,271)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    137,615 miles
    Test number
    574452348194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,344 miles (+6,434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    132,344 miles
    Test number
    569254054024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass125,910 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    125,910 miles
    Test number
    725197324789
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • 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))
  7. Fail125,910 miles (+56)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,910 miles
    Test number
    554286237028
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • 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))
  8. Fail125,854 miles (+3,594)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,854 miles
    Test number
    515092276751
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged also twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills /jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. Pass122,260 miles (+5,850)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    122,260 miles
    Test number
    308463721354
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  10. Pass116,410 miles (+6,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    116,410 miles
    Test number
    504418583868
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • 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))
  11. Pass109,963 miles (+6,716)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,963 miles
    Test number
    283505339347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass103,247 miles (+8,652)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,247 miles
    Test number
    400150328876
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both arms at rear of car (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  13. Pass94,595 miles (+9,060)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,595 miles
    Test number
    511565686003
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  14. Pass85,535 miles (+6,260)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    85,535 miles
    Test number
    668626534385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall split
  15. Pass79,275 miles (+4,451)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    79,275 miles
    Test number
    439960053487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass74,824 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    74,824 miles
    Test number
    607519313016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,700 miles (+5,140)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,700 miles
    Test number
    175647913029
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass69,560 miles (+5,679)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    69,560 miles
    Test number
    818866902015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/S and N/S tyres scrubbed on outer edges
  19. Pass63,881 miles (+6,237)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    63,881 miles
    Test number
    197348621085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  20. Pass57,644 miles (+2,575)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,644 miles
    Test number
    972064750099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,069 miles (+6,158)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,069 miles
    Test number
    701987719157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,911 miles (+4,561)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,911 miles
    Test number
    164693498402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,350 miles (+5,667)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,350 miles
    Test number
    433904867189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,683 miles (+4,308)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,683 miles
    Test number
    952562436105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2006
    Odometer
    34,375 miles
    Test number
    412023725170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T697 ARX

Does T697 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T697 ARX is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T697 ARX?
The MOT on T697 ARX is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T697 ARX done?
T697 ARX was recorded at 145,074 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 5,317 miles a year.
Has T697 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T697 ARX has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T697 ARX 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 T697 ARX find?
T697 ARX passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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