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BMW 740

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 4,398 cc

2918 DWMOT history

2918 DW is a blue petrol BMW 740 first used on 14 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 87,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
87,529 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2918 DW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2918 DW was last recorded at 87,529 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 1,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,083 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,446 miles
Average per year
2,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,529 miles
  • 2025 – 86,083 miles
  • 2024 – 84,919 miles
  • 2023 – 84,050 miles
  • 2022 – 82,740 miles
  • 2021 – 81,688 miles
  • 2020 – 80,636 miles
  • 2019 – 79,286 miles
  • 2018 – 78,237 miles
  • 2017 – 77,081 miles
  • 2016 – 75,573 miles
  • 2015 – 74,114 miles
  • 2014 – 72,599 miles
  • 2013 – 70,816 miles
  • 2012 – 69,212 miles
  • 2011 – 67,757 miles
  • 2010 – 65,714 miles
  • 2009 – 62,509 miles
  • 2008 – 57,131 miles
  • 2007 – 51,506 miles
  • 2006 – 43,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,529 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,529 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    87,529 miles
    Test number
    839675359522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,083 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,083 miles
    Test number
    441378274512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    84,919 miles
    Test number
    860025540640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,919 miles (+869)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,919 miles
    Test number
    433640487243
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass84,050 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,050 miles
    Test number
    512225751020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,740 miles (+1,052)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,740 miles
    Test number
    896566780490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,688 miles (+1,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,688 miles
    Test number
    491343925628
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass80,636 miles (+1,350)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,636 miles
    Test number
    970768135677
    • DangerousSection of nearside rear brake missing and deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall section of offside rear outer brake pad deteriorated and missing

  9. Pass79,286 miles (+1,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,286 miles
    Test number
    565361510288
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,237 miles (+1,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,237 miles
    Test number
    112018639243
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass77,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,081 miles
    Test number
    126316030183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,081 miles (+41)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,081 miles
    Test number
    346686830068
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail77,040 miles (+1,467)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,040 miles
    Test number
    864534836153
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  14. Pass75,573 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,573 miles
    Test number
    998460923000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,114 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,114 miles
    Test number
    118310455068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,599 miles (+1,783)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,599 miles
    Test number
    307056964091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass70,816 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,816 miles
    Test number
    586924243078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,212 miles
    Test number
    455875152020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,212 miles (+1,455)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,212 miles
    Test number
    979775642033
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass67,757 miles (+2,043)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,757 miles
    Test number
    325382761081
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake disc pitted

  21. Pass65,714 miles (+3,205)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,714 miles
    Test number
    844936150002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,509 miles (+5,378)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,509 miles
    Test number
    264797359088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,131 miles (+5,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,131 miles
    Test number
    890006048083
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass51,506 miles (+7,635)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,506 miles
    Test number
    690660567009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,871 miles
    Test number
    853779166017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 2918 DW

What vehicle is registration 2918 DW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2918 DW on a blue petrol BMW 740 first used on 14 Mar 2000. 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 2918 DW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2918 DW is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2918 DW?
The MOT on 2918 DW is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2918 DW done?
2918 DW was recorded at 87,529 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 2,186 miles a year.
Has 2918 DW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2918 DW has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on 2918 DW 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 2918 DW find?
2918 DW passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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