BMW 740
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc
C5 CEAMOT history
C5 CEA is a black petrol BMW 740 first used on 8 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 99,059 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 99,059 mi
- At MOT on 15 Mar 2021
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,253 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 CEA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 740
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 8 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 CEA was last recorded at 99,059 miles on 15 Mar 2021, 66,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2012.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Aug 2012: 32,364 miles, lower than 77,072 miles on 30 Mar 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 32,364 miles · 21 Aug 2012
- Between the last two tests
- 66,695 miles
- Average per year
- 2,253 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 99,059 miles
- 2012 – 32,364 miles
- 2010 – 77,072 miles
- 2006 – 66,371 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
11 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 388144273671
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read2 dangerous4 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 517189273586
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 352548984532
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake reading low
- AdvisoryAll underside corroded
Pass99,059 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 99,059 miles
- Test number
- 759766884156
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 467794495382
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 364597106546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,364 miles (-44,708)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 32,364 miles
- Test number
- 957264932267
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAIRBAG light on
- NoteBrake warning light on on dashboard
Pass77,072 miles (+1)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 77,072 miles
- Test number
- 992729880048
- NoteThe driver's door mirror glass is in poor condition. Replacement recommended.
- NoteThe n/s/r suspension outer top pivot joint has some wear.
Fail77,071 miles (+1)7 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,071 miles
- Test number
- 130945880420
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteThe driver's door mirror glass is in poor condition. Replacement recommended.
- NoteThe n/s/f tyre is very thin on outer edge.
- NoteThe n/s/r suspension outer top pivot joint has some wear.
Fail77,070 miles (+10,699)9 failures8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,070 miles
- Test number
- 851514680071
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NotePassenger door mirror missing. drivers slightly damaged
Pass66,371 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 66,371 miles
- Test number
- 304614856250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C5 CEA
- Does C5 CEA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on C5 CEA expired on 11 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on C5 CEA?
- The MOT on C5 CEA expired on 11 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has C5 CEA done?
- C5 CEA was recorded at 99,059 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2021, an average of 2,253 miles a year.
- Has C5 CEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 CEA has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on C5 CEA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on C5 CEA find?
- C5 CEA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: brake fluid warning lamp illuminated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 2 more.
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