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BMW 730

Silver · Petrol · 1995 · 2,997 cc

K8 USPMOT history

K8 USP is a silver petrol BMW 730 first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
124,903 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 USP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 USP was last recorded at 124,903 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 2,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,000 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,903 miles
Average per year
2,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,903 miles
  • 2024 – 122,000 miles
  • 2023 – 118,929 miles
  • 2022 – 115,455 miles
  • 2021 – 111,509 miles
  • 2020 – 110,230 miles
  • 2019 – 109,935 miles
  • 2018 – 106,358 miles
  • 2017 – 105,056 miles
  • 2016 – 101,172 miles
  • 2015 – 99,211 miles
  • 2014 – 97,442 miles
  • 2013 – 95,157 miles
  • 2012 – 93,164 miles
  • 2011 – 90,243 miles
  • 2010 – 87,616 miles
  • 2009 – 83,965 miles
  • 2008 – 81,166 miles
  • 2007 – 78,089 miles
  • 2006 – 76,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,903 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,903 miles (+2,903)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,903 miles
    Test number
    764372189481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,000 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,000 miles
    Test number
    281477376191
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail121,995 miles (+5)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,995 miles
    Test number
    331555569316
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail121,990 miles (+3,061)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,990 miles
    Test number
    987411905228
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt banana arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated banana arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass118,929 miles (+3,474)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,929 miles
    Test number
    181995584198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,455 miles (+3,946)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,455 miles
    Test number
    467060591736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,509 miles (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    111,509 miles
    Test number
    637495997355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,230 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,230 miles
    Test number
    968708890058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,935 miles (+961)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,935 miles
    Test number
    995342107781
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Fail108,974 miles (+2,616)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,974 miles
    Test number
    773243345787
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass106,358 miles (+1,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,358 miles
    Test number
    229849183884
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass105,056 miles (+3,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,056 miles
    Test number
    135296719074
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass101,172 miles (+1,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,172 miles
    Test number
    536422685360
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension arm pin bush joints have gators split
  14. Pass99,211 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,211 miles
    Test number
    499566685059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,442 miles (+2,285)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    97,442 miles
    Test number
    626613384014
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
  16. Pass95,157 miles (+1,993)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,157 miles
    Test number
    159347873014
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear on outer edges
  17. Pass93,164 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    93,164 miles
    Test number
    505989472010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,243 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,243 miles
    Test number
    749830681028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,616 miles (+3,651)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,616 miles
    Test number
    113202680047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,965 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    83,965 miles
    Test number
    153985779462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,166 miles (+3,077)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    81,166 miles
    Test number
    101575588048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,089 miles (+1,871)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    78,089 miles
    Test number
    991280287033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,218 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    76,218 miles
    Test number
    720716586053
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outside edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn opn outside edge

Questions about K8 USP

Does K8 USP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 USP expired on 31 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 USP?
The MOT on K8 USP expired on 31 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 USP done?
K8 USP was recorded at 124,903 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 2,484 miles a year.
Has K8 USP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 USP has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on K8 USP 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 USP find?
K8 USP passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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