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BMW 740

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

F3 MDWMOT history

F3 MDW is a black diesel BMW 740 first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 96,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

F3 MDW black BMW 7 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
96,830 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 MDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 MDW was last recorded at 96,830 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,911 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
919 miles
Average per year
4,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,830 miles
  • 2025 – 95,911 miles
  • 2024 – 94,764 miles
  • 2023 – 93,583 miles
  • 2022 – 91,573 miles
  • 2021 – 90,676 miles
  • 2020 – 89,409 miles
  • 2019 – 88,054 miles
  • 2017 – 82,126 miles
  • 2016 – 76,483 miles
  • 2015 – 61,379 miles
  • 2014 – 45,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,830 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Forward (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,830 miles (+919)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    96,830 miles
    Test number
    677598615774
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass95,911 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    95,911 miles
    Test number
    918848895620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,764 miles
    Test number
    489612334899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail94,763 miles (+1,180)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,763 miles
    Test number
    636912322134
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass93,583 miles (+2,010)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,583 miles
    Test number
    827753833930
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass91,573 miles (+897)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,573 miles
    Test number
    758111058547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,676 miles
    Test number
    393197303644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,676 miles (+1,267)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,676 miles
    Test number
    124506950961
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass89,409 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,409 miles
    Test number
    560348483663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,054 miles (+5,928)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,054 miles
    Test number
    881107617713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,126 miles (+5,643)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,126 miles
    Test number
    740140107707
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  12. Pass76,483 miles (+15,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,483 miles
    Test number
    300241013927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass61,379 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,379 miles
    Test number
    447907458154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Forward (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail61,379 miles (+15,944)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,379 miles
    Test number
    544370874422
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass45,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,435 miles
    Test number
    316743574240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,435 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,435 miles
    Test number
    767842974293
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about F3 MDW

Does F3 MDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 MDW is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 MDW?
The MOT on F3 MDW is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 MDW done?
F3 MDW was recorded at 96,830 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 4,261 miles a year.
Has F3 MDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 MDW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on F3 MDW 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 F3 MDW find?
F3 MDW passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: front headlamp lens slightly defective both.

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