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BMW 730

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

GCC 38MOT history

GCC 38 is a blue diesel BMW 730 first used on 1 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 211,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2024
Mileage
211,619 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2023
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GCC 38
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

GCC 38 was last recorded at 211,619 miles on 20 Oct 2023, 2,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,950 miles · 11 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,669 miles
Average per year
10,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 211,619 miles
  • 2022 – 208,950 miles
  • 2021 – 205,503 miles
  • 2020 – 201,831 miles
  • 2019 – 197,857 miles
  • 2018 – 193,353 miles
  • 2017 – 189,398 miles
  • 2016 – 177,519 miles
  • 2015 – 162,650 miles
  • 2014 – 142,999 miles
  • 2013 – 125,521 miles
  • 2012 – 89,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,619 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear handbrake will need attention

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,619 miles (+2,669)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    211,619 miles
    Test number
    380264652305
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass208,950 miles (+3,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    208,950 miles
    Test number
    948017945913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass205,503 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    205,503 miles
    Test number
    963517807446
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail205,452 miles (+3,621)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,452 miles
    Test number
    260565253844
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass201,831 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    201,831 miles
    Test number
    340299735042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass197,857 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    197,857 miles
    Test number
    470542923923
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail197,855 miles (+4,502)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,855 miles
    Test number
    313101687028
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass193,353 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    193,353 miles
    Test number
    738345837369
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake will need attention

  9. Fail193,282 miles (+3,884)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,282 miles
    Test number
    268737234996
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake will need attention

  10. Pass189,398 miles (+11,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    189,398 miles
    Test number
    972585249805
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Pass177,519 miles (+14,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    177,519 miles
    Test number
    692604931376
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass162,650 miles (+19,651)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    162,650 miles
    Test number
    215399965018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged

  13. Pass142,999 miles (+17,478)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    142,999 miles
    Test number
    436701244061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass125,521 miles (+13,941)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    125,521 miles
    Test number
    208080023225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,580 miles (+21,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    111,580 miles
    Test number
    137019263482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass89,602 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    89,602 miles
    Test number
    316419642433
    • NoteFront and rear brake disc slightly worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a slight damage on outer wall

Questions about GCC 38

What vehicle is registration GCC 38 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GCC 38 on a blue diesel BMW 730 first used on 1 Feb 2008. 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 GCC 38 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on GCC 38 expired on 19 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on GCC 38?
The MOT on GCC 38 expired on 19 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has GCC 38 done?
GCC 38 was recorded at 211,619 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2023, an average of 10,972 miles a year.
Has GCC 38 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GCC 38 has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on GCC 38 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 GCC 38 find?
GCC 38 passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2023 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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