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BMW 730

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

171 SHRMOT history

171 SHR is a black diesel BMW 730 first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 95,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

171 SHR black BMW 7 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 7 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,876 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
171 SHR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

171 SHR was last recorded at 95,876 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 3,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,324 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,552 miles
Average per year
6,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,876 miles
  • 2025 – 92,324 miles
  • 2024 – 88,999 miles
  • 2023 – 85,934 miles
  • 2022 – 82,061 miles
  • 2021 – 78,372 miles
  • 2020 – 75,043 miles
  • 2019 – 68,983 miles
  • 2018 – 59,583 miles
  • 2017 – 48,909 miles
  • 2016 – 39,277 miles
  • 2015 – 29,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,876 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,876 miles (+3,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,876 miles
    Test number
    555613871885
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass92,324 miles (+3,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    92,324 miles
    Test number
    450945665099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass88,999 miles (+3,065)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    88,999 miles
    Test number
    329724304127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,934 miles (+3,873)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,934 miles
    Test number
    228510545934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,061 miles (+3,689)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,061 miles
    Test number
    751647695350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,372 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,372 miles
    Test number
    685256713982
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail78,372 miles (+3,329)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,372 miles
    Test number
    922885837086
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass75,043 miles (+6,060)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,043 miles
    Test number
    392122040412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,983 miles (+9,400)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,983 miles
    Test number
    229934122156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,583 miles (+10,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,583 miles
    Test number
    131810651655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front n/s/f tyre worn outer edge
  11. Pass48,909 miles (+9,632)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,909 miles
    Test number
    844095538903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,277 miles (+9,589)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,277 miles
    Test number
    432011770829
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre worn on outer edge
  13. Pass29,688 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,688 miles
    Test number
    295167555061
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about 171 SHR

What vehicle is registration 171 SHR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 171 SHR on a black diesel BMW 730 first used on 1 Mar 2012. 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 171 SHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 171 SHR is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 171 SHR?
The MOT on 171 SHR is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 171 SHR done?
171 SHR was recorded at 95,876 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 6,020 miles a year.
Has 171 SHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 171 SHR has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on 171 SHR 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 171 SHR find?
171 SHR passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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