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BMW 740

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

D1 YMAMOT history

D1 YMA is a green petrol BMW 740 first used on 4 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 156,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
156,705 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D1 YMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D1 YMA was last recorded at 156,705 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,010 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
695 miles
Average per year
2,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,705 miles
  • 2025 – 156,010 miles
  • 2024 – 152,112 miles
  • 2023 – 150,021 miles
  • 2022 – 148,036 miles
  • 2021 – 146,580 miles
  • 2020 – 143,157 miles
  • 2019 – 138,977 miles
  • 2016 – 135,866 miles
  • 2015 – 133,692 miles
  • 2014 – 121,325 miles
  • 2007 – 118,875 miles
  • 2006 – 110,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,705 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,705 miles (+695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    156,705 miles
    Test number
    519476411406
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass156,010 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    156,010 miles
    Test number
    748909404298
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail156,000 miles (+3,888)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,000 miles
    Test number
    191036875527
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,112 miles (+2,091)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    152,112 miles
    Test number
    692521129711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,021 miles (+1,985)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    150,021 miles
    Test number
    777714625945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,036 miles (+1,456)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    148,036 miles
    Test number
    966893060351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass146,580 miles (+3,423)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    146,580 miles
    Test number
    871248305109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    143,157 miles
    Test number
    524382167299
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Fail143,157 miles (+4,180)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,157 miles
    Test number
    864977544761
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass138,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    138,977 miles
    Test number
    298606841369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    830334333967
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. FailMileage not read1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    166146082161
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. FailMileage not read13 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    293038055157
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass135,866 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    135,866 miles
    Test number
    895528309700
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCoolant light on

  15. Fail135,857 miles (+2,165)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,857 miles
    Test number
    891697439877
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCoolant light on

  16. Pass133,692 miles (+12,367)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    133,692 miles
    Test number
    568830009737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass121,325 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    121,325 miles
    Test number
    707795554182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass118,875 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    118,875 miles
    Test number
    532634497139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail118,719 miles (+7,849)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,719 miles
    Test number
    850377387125
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe cracked & split at nearside of fuel tank

  20. Pass110,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    110,870 miles
    Test number
    473559376193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about D1 YMA

Does D1 YMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D1 YMA is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on D1 YMA?
The MOT on D1 YMA is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D1 YMA done?
D1 YMA was recorded at 156,705 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 2,276 miles a year.
Has D1 YMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D1 YMA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on D1 YMA 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 D1 YMA find?
D1 YMA passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side.

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