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BMW 740

Black · Petrol · 1995 · 3,982 cc

F5 WSNMOT history

F5 WSN is a black petrol BMW 740 first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 171,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
171,440 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 WSN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,982 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 WSN was last recorded at 171,440 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 2,579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,861 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,579 miles
Average per year
4,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,440 miles
  • 2025 – 168,861 miles
  • 2024 – 165,642 miles
  • 2023 – 161,853 miles
  • 2022 – 159,173 miles
  • 2019 – 158,201 miles
  • 2018 – 155,522 miles
  • 2017 – 147,584 miles
  • 2016 – 142,969 miles
  • 2015 – 138,409 miles
  • 2014 – 130,472 miles
  • 2013 – 129,277 miles
  • 2012 – 117,828 miles
  • 2011 – 114,218 miles
  • 2010 – 105,316 miles
  • 2009 – 96,303 miles
  • 2008 – 88,478 miles
  • 2007 – 80,798 miles
  • 2006 – 79,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,440 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • All rear brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,440 miles (+2,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    171,440 miles
    Test number
    995557792745
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass168,861 miles (+3,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    168,861 miles
    Test number
    411107093880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass165,642 miles (+3,789)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    165,642 miles
    Test number
    406894054884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,853 miles (+2,680)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    161,853 miles
    Test number
    787852341137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass159,173 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    159,173 miles
    Test number
    846771973404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass158,201 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    158,201 miles
    Test number
    833746290068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTo low for rbt

  7. Fail158,201 miles (+2,679)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,201 miles
    Test number
    982870791311
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTo low for rbt

  8. Pass155,522 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    155,522 miles
    Test number
    453017002303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISC (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISC (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail155,522 miles (+22)3 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,522 miles
    Test number
    288685055577
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp cleaning device inoperative
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil filter housing insecure

  10. Fail155,500 miles (+7,916)5 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,500 miles
    Test number
    204542314135
    • DangerousN/S AND O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS HAVE LITTLE DAMPING EFFECT TO AN EXCESS
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pump insecure DANGEROUS (2.1.5 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryALL THE SUSPENSION PIPES ARE CORRODED TO AN EXCESS
    • AdvisoryBRAKE FLUID LOW
    • AdvisoryFRONT DISCS DETERIORATING
    • AdvisoryHEADLAMP O/S WASHERS INOPERATIVE
    • AdvisoryO/S FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK PIN WORN
    • AdvisoryREAR DISCS DETERIORATING
    • AdvisorySOME PLAY AT THE STEERING WHEEL

  11. Pass147,584 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    147,584 miles
    Test number
    765849167270
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased

  12. Fail147,584 miles (+4,615)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,584 miles
    Test number
    363240209500
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased

  13. Pass142,969 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    142,969 miles
    Test number
    262646227209
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded

  14. Fail142,969 miles (+4,560)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,969 miles
    Test number
    702804803651
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded

  15. Pass138,409 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    138,409 miles
    Test number
    359656525130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail138,409 miles (+7,937)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,409 miles
    Test number
    457774825166
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass130,472 miles (+1,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    130,472 miles
    Test number
    686976724182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass129,277 miles (+345)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    129,277 miles
    Test number
    698705833193
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail128,932 miles (+11,104)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,932 miles
    Test number
    705351423176
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  20. Pass117,828 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    117,828 miles
    Test number
    587685632110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail117,714 miles (+3,496)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,714 miles
    Test number
    725120232176
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass114,218 miles (+8,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    114,218 miles
    Test number
    216350831432
    • 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)

  23. Pass105,316 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    105,316 miles
    Test number
    862906020195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail105,229 miles (+8,926)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,229 miles
    Test number
    370941320173
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWater leak on engine.

  25. Pass96,303 miles (+7,825)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    96,303 miles
    Test number
    160665139160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass88,478 miles (+7,680)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    88,478 miles
    Test number
    201787038141
    • NoteParking brake light staying on

  27. Pass80,798 miles (+1,573)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    80,798 miles
    Test number
    974093927198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass79,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    79,225 miles
    Test number
    430498506182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 WSN

Does F5 WSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 WSN is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 WSN?
The MOT on F5 WSN is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 WSN done?
F5 WSN was recorded at 171,440 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 4,547 miles a year.
Has F5 WSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 WSN has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on F5 WSN 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 F5 WSN find?
F5 WSN passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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