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BMW 740

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

556FMOT history

556F is a black diesel BMW 740 first used on 17 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 101,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

556F 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 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
101,386 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
556F
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
17 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

556F was last recorded at 101,386 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 12,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jan 2025: 89,023 miles, lower than 89,203 miles on 7 Jan 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,023 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,363 miles
Average per year
9,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,386 miles
  • 2025 – 89,023 miles
  • 2024 – 75,497 miles
  • 2023 – 62,137 miles
  • 2022 – 53,234 miles
  • 2021 – 47,007 miles
  • 2019 – 36,657 miles
  • 2018 – 27,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,386 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

9 tests since 9 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,386 miles (+12,363)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    101,386 miles
    Test number
    446014634154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,023 miles (-180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,023 miles
    Test number
    273630084959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail89,203 miles (+13,706)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,203 miles
    Test number
    304377320979
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass75,497 miles (+13,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    75,497 miles
    Test number
    269301530849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass62,137 miles (+8,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    62,137 miles
    Test number
    425881378046
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside/ front most arms / front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Pass53,234 miles (+6,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    53,234 miles
    Test number
    907348892233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm / front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm / front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside

  7. Pass47,007 miles (+10,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    47,007 miles
    Test number
    139526355382
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside

  8. Pass36,657 miles (+9,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,657 miles
    Test number
    411420604695
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass27,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    27,578 miles
    Test number
    250196587410
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about 556F

What vehicle is registration 556F currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 556F on a black diesel BMW 740 first used on 17 Jul 2015. 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 556F currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 556F is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 556F?
The MOT on 556F is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 556F done?
556F was recorded at 101,386 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 9,839 miles a year.
Has 556F ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 556F has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on 556F ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jan 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 556F find?
556F passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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