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BMW 730

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

L16 RPMMOT history

L16 RPM is a silver diesel BMW 730 first used on 8 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 88,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L16 RPM silver BMW 7 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2027
Mileage
88,361 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 RPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
8 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 RPM was last recorded at 88,361 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 5,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Oct 2020: 60,338 miles, lower than 60,388 miles on 28 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
83,281 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5,080 miles
Average per year
5,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,361 miles
  • 2025 – 83,281 miles
  • 2024 – 77,800 miles
  • 2023 – 74,492 miles
  • 2022 – 69,323 miles
  • 2021 – 64,821 miles
  • 2020 – 60,338 miles
  • 2019 – 55,081 miles
  • 2018 – 48,579 miles
  • 2017 – 40,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,361 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 14 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,361 miles (+5,080)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    88,361 miles
    Test number
    996826302137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,281 miles (+5,481)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    83,281 miles
    Test number
    393427616641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,800 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    77,800 miles
    Test number
    423953497431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,492 miles (+5,169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    74,492 miles
    Test number
    580297209169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

  5. Pass69,323 miles (+4,502)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,323 miles
    Test number
    592169619970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,821 miles (+4,483)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,821 miles
    Test number
    617577174247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,338 miles (-50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,338 miles
    Test number
    278164399281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail60,388 miles (+5,307)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,388 miles
    Test number
    956528764202
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass55,081 miles (+6,502)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,081 miles
    Test number
    107987751405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,579 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    48,579 miles
    Test number
    117531334479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail48,579 miles (+8,475)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,579 miles
    Test number
    697506363113
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass40,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    40,104 miles
    Test number
    698702452816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 RPM

Does L16 RPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 RPM is valid until 13 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 RPM?
The MOT on L16 RPM is valid until 13 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 RPM done?
L16 RPM was recorded at 88,361 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 5,400 miles a year.
Has L16 RPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 RPM has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L16 RPM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L16 RPM find?
L16 RPM passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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