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BMW 730

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

J8 AOYMOT history

J8 AOY is a black diesel BMW 730 first used on 31 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 110,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

J8 AOY black BMW 7 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
110,491 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 AOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 AOY was last recorded at 110,491 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 3,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,301 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,190 miles
Average per year
5,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,491 miles
  • 2024 – 107,301 miles
  • 2023 – 103,142 miles
  • 2021 – 99,342 miles
  • 2020 – 98,822 miles
  • 2019 – 92,038 miles
  • 2018 – 81,679 miles
  • 2017 – 70,058 miles
  • 2016 – 59,965 miles
  • 2015 – 53,422 miles
  • 2014 – 46,394 miles
  • 2013 – 36,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,491 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,491 miles (+3,190)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    110,491 miles
    Test number
    614830210364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,301 miles (+4,159)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    107,301 miles
    Test number
    435661193350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,142 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    103,142 miles
    Test number
    827135573540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,142 miles (+2,800)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    102,142 miles
    Test number
    540252128210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,342 miles (+520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,342 miles
    Test number
    260972014436
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass98,822 miles (+6,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,822 miles
    Test number
    677050534175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass92,038 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,038 miles
    Test number
    757161443774
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail92,035 miles (+10,356)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,035 miles
    Test number
    952812816974
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass81,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,679 miles
    Test number
    139867510367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,678 miles (+11,620)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,678 miles
    Test number
    509453464664
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)
  11. Pass70,058 miles (+10,093)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,058 miles
    Test number
    540028818471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,965 miles (+6,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,965 miles
    Test number
    886126099047
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass53,422 miles (+7,028)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,422 miles
    Test number
    906213705142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,394 miles (+9,511)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,394 miles
    Test number
    328652714181
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass36,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    36,883 miles
    Test number
    275316533065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 AOY

Does J8 AOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 AOY is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 AOY?
The MOT on J8 AOY is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 AOY done?
J8 AOY was recorded at 110,491 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 5,724 miles a year.
Has J8 AOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 AOY has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on J8 AOY 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 J8 AOY find?
J8 AOY passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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