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BMW 740

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 3,982 cc

1996 BDMOT history

1996 BD is a black petrol BMW 740 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 111,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2023
Mileage
111,274 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2022
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1996 BD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,982 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

1996 BD was last recorded at 111,274 miles on 10 Nov 2022, 3,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,997 miles · 8 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3,277 miles
Average per year
4,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 111,274 miles
  • 2021 – 107,997 miles
  • 2020 – 104,725 miles
  • 2019 – 97,194 miles
  • 2018 – 90,850 miles
  • 2017 – 84,604 miles
  • 2016 – 79,736 miles
  • 2015 – 75,662 miles
  • 2014 – 68,292 miles
  • 2013 – 64,027 miles
  • 2012 – 58,355 miles
  • 2011 – 52,515 miles
  • 2010 – 47,091 miles
  • 2009 – 41,175 miles
  • 2008 – 35,033 miles
  • 2007 – 31,417 miles
  • 2006 – 27,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,274 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective damaged (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust carrier is snapped (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear fuel lines corroded
  • AdvisoryRear parking brake just passes mot standards

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,274 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,274 miles
    Test number
    545347076430
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective damaged (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust carrier is snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel lines corroded
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake just passes mot standards

  2. Fail111,274 miles (+3,277)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,274 miles
    Test number
    395554111536
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective damaged (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust carrier is snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel lines corroded
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake just passes mot standards

  3. Pass107,997 miles (+3,272)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,997 miles
    Test number
    713977030685
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,725 miles (+4)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,725 miles
    Test number
    224232677375
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering box

  5. Fail104,721 miles (+7,527)2 dangerous7 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,721 miles
    Test number
    168028787166
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,194 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,194 miles
    Test number
    540657794144
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail97,194 miles (+6,344)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,194 miles
    Test number
    225820040757
    • MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass90,850 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,850 miles
    Test number
    803394305755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  9. Fail90,850 miles (+6,246)9 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,850 miles
    Test number
    504006879487
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Steering idler (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass84,604 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    84,604 miles
    Test number
    132312781332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail84,603 miles (+4,867)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,603 miles
    Test number
    162013436026
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass79,736 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,736 miles
    Test number
    738775545764
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear differential

  13. Fail79,736 miles (+4,074)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,736 miles
    Test number
    496213627181
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear differential

  14. Pass75,662 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,662 miles
    Test number
    407220245077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail75,662 miles (+7,370)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,662 miles
    Test number
    409050145006
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass68,292 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,292 miles
    Test number
    109581654476
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak filter housing
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  17. Fail68,292 miles (+4,265)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,292 miles
    Test number
    346540754088
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak filter housing
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  18. Pass64,027 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    64,027 miles
    Test number
    489910433065
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  19. Fail64,023 miles (+5,668)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,023 miles
    Test number
    146238323491
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  20. Pass58,355 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,355 miles
    Test number
    439564932078
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc scored / worn
    • NoteOil leak nearside of engine
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  21. Fail58,353 miles (+5,838)7 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,353 miles
    Test number
    967842532059
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front tyre badly perished outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc scored / worn
    • NoteOil leak nearside of engine
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteWiper blades poor condition not tested due to washers not working

  22. Pass52,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    52,515 miles
    Test number
    179184131083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,515 miles (+5,424)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,515 miles
    Test number
    297963731056
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass47,091 miles (+6)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,091 miles
    Test number
    403776150009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCooling fan casing broken
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  25. Fail47,085 miles (+5,910)8 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,085 miles
    Test number
    690090150024
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCooling fan casing broken
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  26. Pass41,175 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,175 miles
    Test number
    253565009009
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Fail41,175 miles (+6,142)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,175 miles
    Test number
    543012309089
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass35,033 miles (+3,616)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    35,033 miles
    Test number
    950776018005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,417 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,417 miles
    Test number
    491632037018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail31,386 miles (+3,778)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,386 miles
    Test number
    854644727076
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  31. Pass27,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    27,608 miles
    Test number
    242851436016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1996 BD

What vehicle is registration 1996 BD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1996 BD on a black petrol BMW 740 first used on 31 Dec 1994. 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 1996 BD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 1996 BD expired on 9 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 1996 BD?
The MOT on 1996 BD expired on 9 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 1996 BD done?
1996 BD was recorded at 111,274 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2022, an average of 4,988 miles a year.
Has 1996 BD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1996 BD has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on 1996 BD 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 1996 BD find?
1996 BD passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust mounting defective damaged; central exhaust mounting defective exhaust carrier is snapped, and 4 more.

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