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BMW 735

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 3,498 cc

T85 VAPMOT history

T85 VAP is a purple petrol BMW 735 first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2025
Mileage
132,105 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T85 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
735
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T85 VAP was last recorded at 132,105 miles on 2 Mar 2024, 892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,213 miles · 25 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
892 miles
Average per year
3,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,105 miles
  • 2023 – 131,213 miles
  • 2022 – 128,401 miles
  • 2021 – 127,656 miles
  • 2020 – 127,035 miles
  • 2019 – 124,471 miles
  • 2014 – 106,406 miles
  • 2013 – 104,699 miles
  • 2012 – 103,276 miles
  • 2011 – 101,426 miles
  • 2010 – 91,129 miles
  • 2009 – 86,899 miles
  • 2008 – 79,337 miles
  • 2007 – 72,905 miles
  • 2006 – 66,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,105 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer both side (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,105 miles (+892)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    132,105 miles
    Test number
    860099268554
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer both side (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass131,213 miles (+2,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,213 miles
    Test number
    413725629597
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass128,401 miles (+3)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,401 miles
    Test number
    154288550983
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  4. Fail128,398 miles (+742)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,398 miles
    Test number
    949802620619
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  5. Pass127,656 miles (+621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    127,656 miles
    Test number
    165901046213
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,035 miles (+2,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    127,035 miles
    Test number
    362950403114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    124,471 miles
    Test number
    637083010594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,471 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,471 miles
    Test number
    826596074393
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  9. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    558950482525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  10. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    436845801492
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    284202482284
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass106,406 miles (+1,707)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    106,406 miles
    Test number
    525220894281
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered

  13. Pass104,699 miles (+1,423)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    104,699 miles
    Test number
    476936173211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel arch corroded

  14. Pass103,276 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    103,276 miles
    Test number
    599494632223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail103,276 miles (+1,850)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,276 miles
    Test number
    976483832235
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass101,426 miles (+10,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    101,426 miles
    Test number
    468321041377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass91,129 miles (+4,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    91,129 miles
    Test number
    340241900210
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass86,899 miles (+7,562)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    86,899 miles
    Test number
    164691909292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,337 miles (+6,432)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    79,337 miles
    Test number
    741023908293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,905 miles (+6,533)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    72,905 miles
    Test number
    981102937226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    66,372 miles
    Test number
    613301446242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    66,572 miles
    Test number
    353261246431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,572 miles2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,572 miles
    Test number
    422545636241
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise noise from rear when parking brake applied
    • NoteAdvise petrol cap fitment

Questions about T85 VAP

Does T85 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T85 VAP expired on 2 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T85 VAP?
The MOT on T85 VAP expired on 2 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T85 VAP done?
T85 VAP was recorded at 132,105 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2024, an average of 3,739 miles a year.
Has T85 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T85 VAP has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T85 VAP 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 T85 VAP find?
T85 VAP passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both side; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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