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BMW 735

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 3,498 cc

X791 VBKMOT history

X791 VBK is a silver petrol BMW 735 first used on 2 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 161,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
161,321 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X791 VBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
735
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
2 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X791 VBK was last recorded at 161,321 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,710 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
611 miles
Average per year
3,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,321 miles
  • 2025 – 160,710 miles
  • 2024 – 160,180 miles
  • 2023 – 159,348 miles
  • 2022 – 158,712 miles
  • 2021 – 157,664 miles
  • 2020 – 157,044 miles
  • 2019 – 156,673 miles
  • 2018 – 155,039 miles
  • 2017 – 152,851 miles
  • 2016 – 149,768 miles
  • 2015 – 141,891 miles
  • 2013 – 135,922 miles
  • 2012 – 128,553 miles
  • 2011 – 123,981 miles
  • 2010 – 117,042 miles
  • 2009 – 108,886 miles
  • 2008 – 101,438 miles
  • 2007 – 96,294 miles
  • 2006 – 90,567 miles
  • 2005 – 80,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,321 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.

  • Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,321 miles (+611)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    161,321 miles
    Test number
    888944433218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass160,710 miles (+530)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    160,710 miles
    Test number
    660365040958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,180 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    160,180 miles
    Test number
    500689094937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,348 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    159,348 miles
    Test number
    658776300750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,712 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    158,712 miles
    Test number
    502712797668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass157,664 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    157,664 miles
    Test number
    463741674620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass157,044 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    157,044 miles
    Test number
    330675425263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail157,042 miles (+369)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,042 miles
    Test number
    647719654861
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass156,673 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    156,673 miles
    Test number
    237549763152
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail156,672 miles (+1,633)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,672 miles
    Test number
    344623556820
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass155,039 miles (+2,188)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    155,039 miles
    Test number
    164083845870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass152,851 miles (+3,083)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    152,851 miles
    Test number
    931640880593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass149,768 miles (+7,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    149,768 miles
    Test number
    983199479238
    • 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)

  14. Pass141,891 miles (+5,969)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    141,891 miles
    Test number
    525753335176
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass135,922 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    135,922 miles
    Test number
    409239933240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp beam patterns not very distinct

  16. Fail135,922 miles (+7,369)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,922 miles
    Test number
    765459533218
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp beam patterns not very distinct

  17. Pass128,553 miles (+4,572)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    128,553 miles
    Test number
    489113942250
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut, offside front tyre has a puncture, power steering reservoir has slight leak, nearside rear brake bind, chip in screen, nearside wiper clear screen poorly

  18. Pass123,981 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    123,981 miles
    Test number
    359244031212
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low

  19. Fail123,981 miles (+6,939)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,981 miles
    Test number
    235390331256
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low

  20. Pass117,042 miles (+8,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    117,042 miles
    Test number
    781137130294
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass108,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    108,886 miles
    Test number
    251786829288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail108,886 miles (+7,448)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,886 miles
    Test number
    864746829255
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  23. Fail101,438 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,438 miles
    Test number
    493353138218
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass101,438 miles (+5,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    101,438 miles
    Test number
    874433138209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass96,294 miles (+5,727)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    96,294 miles
    Test number
    252835027279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass90,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    90,567 miles
    Test number
    684067426241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail90,567 miles (+9,954)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,567 miles
    Test number
    752496826270
    • FailureNearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass80,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    80,613 miles
    Test number
    894239435218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail80,613 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,613 miles
    Test number
    720038535218
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower 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)

Questions about X791 VBK

Does X791 VBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X791 VBK is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X791 VBK?
The MOT on X791 VBK is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X791 VBK done?
X791 VBK was recorded at 161,321 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 3,860 miles a year.
Has X791 VBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X791 VBK has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on X791 VBK 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 X791 VBK find?
X791 VBK passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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