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BMW 730

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

C8 ASOMOT history

C8 ASO is a blue diesel BMW 730 first used on 7 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 143,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2024.

C8 ASO blue BMW 7 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 7 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2025
Mileage
143,384 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2024
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 ASO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 ASO was last recorded at 143,384 miles on 11 Jun 2024, 14,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,716 miles · 1 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
14,668 miles
Average per year
10,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,384 miles
  • 2023 – 128,716 miles
  • 2022 – 111,267 miles
  • 2021 – 85,264 miles
  • 2017 – 78,731 miles
  • 2016 – 66,475 miles
  • 2014 – 46,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,384 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,384 miles (+14,668)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    143,384 miles
    Test number
    214332878248
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  2. Pass128,716 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    128,716 miles
    Test number
    402449450938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail128,714 miles (+17,447)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,714 miles
    Test number
    977366173535
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. Pass111,267 miles (+26,003)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    111,267 miles
    Test number
    761710989110
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle is Under-sealed.
  5. Pass85,264 miles (+6,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,264 miles
    Test number
    974209854107
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass78,731 miles (+3,629)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,731 miles
    Test number
    953699863424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,102 miles (+8,627)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,102 miles
    Test number
    561582534858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,475 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,475 miles
    Test number
    896779604516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  9. Fail66,475 miles (+20,379)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,475 miles
    Test number
    297251424848
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass46,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    46,096 miles
    Test number
    909151904329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail46,095 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,095 miles
    Test number
    687811504358
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about C8 ASO

Does C8 ASO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 ASO expired on 30 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 ASO?
The MOT on C8 ASO expired on 30 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 ASO done?
C8 ASO was recorded at 143,384 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2024, an average of 10,112 miles a year.
Has C8 ASO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 ASO has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on C8 ASO 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 C8 ASO find?
C8 ASO passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip less than 10mm; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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