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BMW 735

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 3,498 cc

Y304 NBLMOT history

Y304 NBL is a green petrol BMW 735 first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 181,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
181,490 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y304 NBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
735
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y304 NBL was last recorded at 181,490 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 1,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,863 miles · 9 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
1,627 miles
Average per year
4,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,490 miles
  • 2021 – 179,863 miles
  • 2019 – 172,919 miles
  • 2018 – 165,371 miles
  • 2017 – 162,919 miles
  • 2016 – 158,342 miles
  • 2015 – 154,014 miles
  • 2014 – 151,262 miles
  • 2013 – 147,744 miles
  • 2012 – 144,778 miles
  • 2011 – 139,764 miles
  • 2010 – 134,022 miles
  • 2009 – 128,972 miles
  • 2008 – 122,990 miles
  • 2007 – 116,181 miles
  • 2006 – 99,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,490 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (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 Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,490 miles (+1,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    181,490 miles
    Test number
    166831473728
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass179,863 miles (+6,944)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    179,863 miles
    Test number
    793920785385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass172,919 miles (+7,548)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    172,919 miles
    Test number
    886766762015
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass165,371 miles (+2,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    165,371 miles
    Test number
    788790836015
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass162,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    162,919 miles
    Test number
    411835700319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail162,919 miles (+4,577)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,919 miles
    Test number
    712340620614
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  7. Pass158,342 miles (+4,328)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    158,342 miles
    Test number
    529013432643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,014 miles (+2,752)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    154,014 miles
    Test number
    479959825112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass151,262 miles (+3,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    151,262 miles
    Test number
    947341054160
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass147,744 miles (+2,966)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    147,744 miles
    Test number
    108744153199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass144,778 miles (+5,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    144,778 miles
    Test number
    399756452442
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass139,764 miles (+5,742)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    139,764 miles
    Test number
    119043861229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,022 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    134,022 miles
    Test number
    291848150259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded from the edges.
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres perished

  14. Fail134,022 miles (+5,050)4 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,022 miles
    Test number
    382898250272
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded from the edges.
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres perished

  15. Pass128,972 miles (+5,982)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    128,972 miles
    Test number
    244775169290
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres slightly cracked on the treads from the edges.

  16. Pass122,990 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    122,990 miles
    Test number
    222067668212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail122,982 miles (+6,801)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,982 miles
    Test number
    270530968231
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass116,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    116,181 miles
    Test number
    731212067207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail116,181 miles (+4,497)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,181 miles
    Test number
    754251767293
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail111,684 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,684 miles
    Test number
    454868677012
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass111,684 miles (+11,775)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    111,684 miles
    Test number
    593698477011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass99,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    99,909 miles
    Test number
    382249366049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y304 NBL

Does Y304 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y304 NBL is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y304 NBL?
The MOT on Y304 NBL is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y304 NBL done?
Y304 NBL was recorded at 181,490 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 4,135 miles a year.
Has Y304 NBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y304 NBL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on Y304 NBL 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 Y304 NBL find?
Y304 NBL passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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