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BMW 735

Black · Petrol · 1988 · 3,430 cc

VWV 808MOT history

VWV 808 is a black petrol BMW 735 first used on 1 Aug 1988. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2023
Mileage
131,174 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VWV 808
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
735
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,430 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
1 Aug 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

VWV 808 was last recorded at 131,174 miles on 5 Jan 2022, 276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,898 miles · 5 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
276 miles
Average per year
525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,174 miles
  • 2021 – 130,898 miles
  • 2020 – 130,392 miles
  • 2019 – 129,918 miles
  • 2018 – 128,906 miles
  • 2017 – 128,599 miles
  • 2015 – 127,842 miles
  • 2014 – 127,188 miles
  • 2013 – 126,674 miles
  • 2012 – 126,105 miles
  • 2011 – 125,758 miles
  • 2010 – 125,197 miles
  • 2009 – 124,293 miles
  • 2008 – 123,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,174 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,174 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,174 miles
    Test number
    151486550704
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail131,171 miles (+273)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,171 miles
    Test number
    989198930392
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,898 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    130,898 miles
    Test number
    666181279815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,392 miles (+474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,392 miles
    Test number
    199263472838
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,918 miles (+1,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    129,918 miles
    Test number
    957688316391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass128,906 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    128,906 miles
    Test number
    843471299254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,599 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    128,599 miles
    Test number
    400684541369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail128,593 miles (+751)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,593 miles
    Test number
    644421088313
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass127,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    127,842 miles
    Test number
    190629273278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail127,838 miles (+362)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,838 miles
    Test number
    371722218915
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass127,476 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    127,476 miles
    Test number
    308929305074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,470 miles (+282)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,470 miles
    Test number
    455826405025
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass127,188 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    127,188 miles
    Test number
    339296504018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,674 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    126,674 miles
    Test number
    558790013026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass126,105 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    126,105 miles
    Test number
    218314802001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail126,099 miles (+341)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,099 miles
    Test number
    819883602018
    • FailureNearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass125,758 miles (+561)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    125,758 miles
    Test number
    126151611464
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front antiroll bar bush boots split.

  18. Pass125,197 miles (+904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    125,197 miles
    Test number
    763515300091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass124,293 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    124,293 miles
    Test number
    594169709066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail124,288 miles (+455)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,288 miles
    Test number
    262857909059
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass123,833 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    123,833 miles
    Test number
    912428808020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail123,829 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,829 miles
    Test number
    351857208094
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Questions about VWV 808

What vehicle is registration VWV 808 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VWV 808 on a black petrol BMW 735 first used on 1 Aug 1988. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VWV 808 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VWV 808 expired on 10 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VWV 808?
The MOT on VWV 808 expired on 10 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VWV 808 done?
VWV 808 was recorded at 131,174 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2022, an average of 525 miles a year.
Has VWV 808 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VWV 808 has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on VWV 808 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 VWV 808 find?
VWV 808 passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2022 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front coil spring corroded both; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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