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BMW 730

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

FUA 306MOT history

FUA 306 is a black diesel BMW 730 first used on 2 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 203,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
203,856 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FUA 306
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FUA 306 was last recorded at 203,856 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 7,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,617 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,239 miles
Average per year
7,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,856 miles
  • 2025 – 196,617 miles
  • 2024 – 196,292 miles
  • 2023 – 189,683 miles
  • 2022 – 181,229 miles
  • 2021 – 172,092 miles
  • 2020 – 162,474 miles
  • 2019 – 152,627 miles
  • 2018 – 143,505 miles
  • 2017 – 140,020 miles
  • 2016 – 132,088 miles
  • 2015 – 117,925 miles
  • 2014 – 107,330 miles
  • 2013 – 98,605 miles
  • 2012 – 90,189 miles
  • 2010 – 85,546 miles
  • 2007 – 65,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,856 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,856 miles (+7,239)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    203,856 miles
    Test number
    5129461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass196,617 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    196,617 miles
    Test number
    3887556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail196,292 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,292 miles
    Test number
    3806929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail196,214 miles (+6,531)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,214 miles
    Test number
    3789121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass189,683 miles (+8,454)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    189,683 miles
    Test number
    866077604406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass181,229 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    181,229 miles
    Test number
    818303993367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front ride height sensor is badly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail181,229 miles (+9,137)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,229 miles
    Test number
    331542563602
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front ride height sensor is badly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass172,092 miles (+9,618)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    172,092 miles
    Test number
    828687960736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass162,474 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    162,474 miles
    Test number
    134877758408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail162,358 miles (+9,731)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,358 miles
    Test number
    912765850050
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass152,627 miles (+9,122)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    152,627 miles
    Test number
    926426300372
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass143,505 miles (+3,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    143,505 miles
    Test number
    938760125847
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside, front, lower, rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass140,020 miles (+7,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    140,020 miles
    Test number
    672150591716
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass132,088 miles (+14,163)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    132,088 miles
    Test number
    820868925989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass117,925 miles (+10,595)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,925 miles
    Test number
    696766465067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,330 miles (+8,725)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    107,330 miles
    Test number
    475296254017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,605 miles (+8,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,605 miles
    Test number
    176518063409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass90,189 miles (+4,643)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    90,189 miles
    Test number
    218130532023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,546 miles (+20,116)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    85,546 miles
    Test number
    681007570110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    65,430 miles
    Test number
    373871407118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,430 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,430 miles
    Test number
    574334497019
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about FUA 306

What vehicle is registration FUA 306 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FUA 306 on a black diesel BMW 730 first used on 2 Mar 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does FUA 306 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FUA 306 is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on FUA 306?
The MOT on FUA 306 is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FUA 306 done?
FUA 306 was recorded at 203,856 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 7,370 miles a year.
Has FUA 306 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FUA 306 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on FUA 306 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 FUA 306 find?
FUA 306 passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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