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BMW 740

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 4,398 cc

7855 PUMOT history

7855 PU is a green petrol BMW 740 first used on 11 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2025
Mileage
161,182 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
7855 PU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

7855 PU was last recorded at 161,182 miles on 29 Aug 2024, 238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Apr 2019: 154,529 miles, lower than 999,999 miles on 7 Feb 2015.

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
160,944 miles · 5 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
238 miles
Average per year
2,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 161,182 miles
  • 2023 – 160,944 miles
  • 2022 – 160,501 miles
  • 2021 – 159,575 miles
  • 2019 – 154,557 miles
  • 2015 – 999,999 miles
  • 2013 – 151,220 miles
  • 2011 – 150,544 miles
  • 2010 – 147,836 miles
  • 2009 – 144,838 miles
  • 2008 – 141,539 miles
  • 2007 – 127,984 miles
  • 2006 – 114,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,182 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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,182 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    161,182 miles
    Test number
    368919638380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass160,944 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    160,944 miles
    Test number
    973499234112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,501 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    160,501 miles
    Test number
    237280249816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    159,575 miles
    Test number
    657214947797
    • AdvisoryRusty under body

  5. Fail159,575 miles (+5,018)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,575 miles
    Test number
    136648676515
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRusty under body

  6. Pass154,557 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,557 miles
    Test number
    436906977683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail154,529 miles3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,529 miles
    Test number
    672847885643
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    315094027832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass999,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    999,999 miles
    Test number
    188658235002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    707348034000
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  11. Pass151,220 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    151,220 miles
    Test number
    827717233046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail151,216 miles (+672)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,216 miles
    Test number
    155675423031
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass150,544 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    150,544 miles
    Test number
    998520091269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass147,836 miles (+2,998)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    147,836 miles
    Test number
    370601590201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  15. Pass144,838 miles (+3,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    144,838 miles
    Test number
    311915789286
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass141,539 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    141,539 miles
    Test number
    372697608479
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSuspention pipes starting to rust

  17. Fail141,539 miles (+13,555)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,539 miles
    Test number
    284712198477
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryAir suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass127,984 miles (+13,098)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    127,984 miles
    Test number
    652424097137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear suspention pipes starting to rust

  19. Pass114,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    114,886 miles
    Test number
    602779556151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail114,886 miles4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,886 miles
    Test number
    410067256166
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side rear brake pad sensor rubbing on wheel

Questions about 7855 PU

What vehicle is registration 7855 PU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 7855 PU on a green petrol BMW 740 first used on 11 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 7855 PU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 7855 PU expired on 28 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 7855 PU?
The MOT on 7855 PU expired on 28 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 7855 PU done?
7855 PU was recorded at 161,182 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2024, an average of 2,539 miles a year.
Has 7855 PU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 7855 PU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on 7855 PU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 7855 PU find?
7855 PU passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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