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BMW 730

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

K8 FHCMOT history

K8 FHC is a silver diesel BMW 730 first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2025
Mileage
121,733 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 FHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 FHC was last recorded at 121,733 miles on 12 Feb 2024, 13,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,825 miles · 13 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
13,908 miles
Average per year
6,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,733 miles
  • 2023 – 107,825 miles
  • 2022 – 103,597 miles
  • 2021 – 100,003 miles
  • 2020 – 96,819 miles
  • 2019 – 86,223 miles
  • 2017 – 77,571 miles
  • 2016 – 75,637 miles
  • 2015 – 71,453 miles
  • 2014 – 64,389 miles
  • 2013 – 59,746 miles
  • 2012 – 55,401 miles
  • 2011 – 42,051 miles
  • 2010 – 35,891 miles
  • 2009 – 31,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,733 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture inside lamp unit, on inside of lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine induction. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Rear axle, transmission differential outer casing excessively corroded.

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn/lipped and grooved.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner front brake pads are wearing thin.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Rear axle, transmission casing corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,733 miles (+13,908)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    121,733 miles
    Test number
    579444855973
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture inside lamp unit, on inside of lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine induction. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear axle, transmission differential outer casing excessively corroded.

  2. Pass107,825 miles (+116)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    107,825 miles
    Test number
    217220371153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn/lipped and grooved. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner front brake pads are wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear axle, transmission casing corroded.

  3. Fail107,709 miles (+4,112)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,709 miles
    Test number
    764697533927
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn/lipped and grooved. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner front brake pads are wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear axle, transmission casing corroded.

  4. Pass103,597 miles (+3,594)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,597 miles
    Test number
    799712524024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,003 miles
    Test number
    478653085628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,003 miles (+3,184)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,003 miles
    Test number
    258242458097
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass96,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,819 miles
    Test number
    640625302088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,819 miles (+10,596)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,819 miles
    Test number
    554170313647
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALSO CANVAS SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass86,223 miles (+8,652)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,223 miles
    Test number
    605763935354
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from nearside rear to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass77,571 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    77,571 miles
    Test number
    545611254801
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside brake pipe that runs along rear floor (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi joint (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi joint (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail77,571 miles (+1,934)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,571 miles
    Test number
    174763368605
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside brake pipe that runs along rear floor (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi joint (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi joint (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass75,637 miles (+4,184)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,637 miles
    Test number
    260633965051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,453 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    71,453 miles
    Test number
    719620609855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded runs along rear floor (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail71,453 miles (+2,573)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,453 miles
    Test number
    749548200414
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded runs along rear floor (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass68,880 miles (+4,491)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,880 miles
    Test number
    927046105035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass64,389 miles (+4,643)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,389 miles
    Test number
    436212424042
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront discs corroded and scored.

  17. Pass59,746 miles (+4,345)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,746 miles
    Test number
    517457933039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,401 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,401 miles
    Test number
    905540062092
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass55,401 miles (+13,350)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,401 miles
    Test number
    949490462010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,051 miles (+6,160)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,051 miles
    Test number
    287508931030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,891 miles (+4,846)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,891 miles
    Test number
    573394260074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,045 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,045 miles
    Test number
    154045259072
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass31,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,045 miles
    Test number
    474885459026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 FHC

Does K8 FHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 FHC expired on 17 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 FHC?
The MOT on K8 FHC expired on 17 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 FHC done?
K8 FHC was recorded at 121,733 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2024, an average of 6,060 miles a year.
Has K8 FHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 FHC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on K8 FHC 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 K8 FHC find?
K8 FHC passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective moisture inside lamp unit, on inside of lens.; central front oil leak, but not excessive engine induction.; central oil leak, but not excessive transmission., and 12 more.

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