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BMW 730

White · Petrol · 1992 · 2,986 cc

K73 PVYMOT history

K73 PVY is a white petrol BMW 730 first used on 5 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 151,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
151,228 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K73 PVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,986 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
5 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K73 PVY was last recorded at 151,228 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 9,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,331 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,897 miles
Average per year
2,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,228 miles
  • 2025 – 141,331 miles
  • 2024 – 141,186 miles
  • 2023 – 139,836 miles
  • 2022 – 138,808 miles
  • 2021 – 137,695 miles
  • 2020 – 137,244 miles
  • 2019 – 136,870 miles
  • 2018 – 134,121 miles
  • 2017 – 133,135 miles
  • 2016 – 130,686 miles
  • 2015 – 128,627 miles
  • 2014 – 127,339 miles
  • 2013 – 126,031 miles
  • 2012 – 124,117 miles
  • 2011 – 122,632 miles
  • 2010 – 121,015 miles
  • 2009 – 117,938 miles
  • 2008 – 115,720 miles
  • 2007 – 112,977 miles
  • 2006 – 109,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,228 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective center silencer, both rear rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,228 miles (+9,897)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    151,228 miles
    Test number
    223766952893
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective center silencer, both rear rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass141,331 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    141,331 miles
    Test number
    260181771135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,186 miles (+53)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    141,186 miles
    Test number
    814056368490
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail141,133 miles (+1,297)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,133 miles
    Test number
    121808009195
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame 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))

  5. Pass139,836 miles (+1,028)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,836 miles
    Test number
    562428630905
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame 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. Pass138,808 miles (+1,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    138,808 miles
    Test number
    178494041646
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass137,695 miles (+451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    137,695 miles
    Test number
    513713428002
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass137,244 miles (+374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    137,244 miles
    Test number
    967563227542
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass136,870 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,870 miles
    Test number
    820123083643
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail136,870 miles (+2,749)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,870 miles
    Test number
    397520948647
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass134,121 miles (+986)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    134,121 miles
    Test number
    353402820869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass133,135 miles (+2,449)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    133,135 miles
    Test number
    849567912889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass130,686 miles (+2,059)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    130,686 miles
    Test number
    794088997951
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryAll discs pitting
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate slight deterioration
    • AdvisoryHeatshield on exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre low air 10psi?
    • AdvisoryRear pads bit worn

  14. Pass128,627 miles (+1,288)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    128,627 miles
    Test number
    525867995125
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll brake discs pitting inner face
    • NoteHeat shield round main exhaust box corrosion
    • NoteO/s/r link rod may make noise
    • NotePipes on rear exhaust box corrosion
    • NoteTwo fuel pipes front to rear corrosion

  15. Pass127,339 miles (+1,308)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    127,339 miles
    Test number
    759168494128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteExhaust pipes into rear box corrosion
    • NoteFront discs pitting inner face
    • NoteO/s/f jack point corrosion
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wear inner edge
    • NoteRear discs pitting inner face
    • NoteSlight play steering box

  16. Pass126,031 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    126,031 miles
    Test number
    479424403256
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteAll discs pitting inner face
    • NoteN/s/f jack point corrosion
    • NoteO/s/f jack point BAD corrosion

  17. Fail126,031 miles (+1,914)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,031 miles
    Test number
    599163303281
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteAll discs pitting inner face
    • NoteN/s/f jack point corrosion
    • NoteO/s/f jack point BAD corrosion

  18. Pass124,117 miles (+1,485)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    124,117 miles
    Test number
    259862802293
    • NoteFuekl pipes rusty

  19. Pass122,632 miles (+1,617)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    122,632 miles
    Test number
    535009091190
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteFront discs pitting
    • NoteO/s/f jack point bad corrosion
    • NoteO/s/r tie bar joint worn and dry
    • NoteRear discs pitting
    • NoteSmall sticker centre screen

  20. Pass121,015 miles (+3,077)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    121,015 miles
    Test number
    773144200246
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll discs slight pitting
    • NoteO/s/r brake flexy slight twist
    • NoteRear subframe front mounts slightly deteriorated

  21. Pass117,938 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    117,938 miles
    Test number
    244540899193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass115,720 miles (+2,743)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    115,720 miles
    Test number
    984433098190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass112,977 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    112,977 miles
    Test number
    550597297159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail112,975 miles (+2,981)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,975 miles
    Test number
    674490197155
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  25. Pass109,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    109,994 miles
    Test number
    103948396133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail109,994 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,994 miles
    Test number
    130145096184
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about K73 PVY

Does K73 PVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K73 PVY is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K73 PVY?
The MOT on K73 PVY is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K73 PVY done?
K73 PVY was recorded at 151,228 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 2,047 miles a year.
Has K73 PVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K73 PVY has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on K73 PVY 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 K73 PVY find?
K73 PVY passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: central rear exhaust mounting defective center silencer, both rear rubbers deteriorated; nearside front inner drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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