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BMW 730

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

L21 MOGMOT history

L21 MOG is a black diesel BMW 730 first used on 24 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 114,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
114,684 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 MOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 MOG was last recorded at 114,684 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,679 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,684 miles
  • 2025 – 102,153 miles
  • 2024 – 101,472 miles
  • 2023 – 101,270 miles
  • 2022 – 99,308 miles
  • 2021 – 99,246 miles
  • 2020 – 99,073 miles
  • 2019 – 89,526 miles
  • 2018 – 75,322 miles
  • 2017 – 70,979 miles
  • 2015 – 64,913 miles
  • 2014 – 60,771 miles
  • 2013 – 54,850 miles
  • 2012 – 41,450 miles
  • 2011 – 33,149 miles
  • 2010 – 25,839 miles
  • 2009 – 8,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,684 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,684 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    114,684 miles
    Test number
    299525637244
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail114,679 miles (+12,526)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,679 miles
    Test number
    562254629627
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,153 miles (+681)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    102,153 miles
    Test number
    553328393472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,472 miles
    Test number
    388508698793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail101,472 miles (+202)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,472 miles
    Test number
    689793889269
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass101,270 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    101,270 miles
    Test number
    103026150561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,308 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,308 miles
    Test number
    489932962390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,246 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,246 miles
    Test number
    769341664875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,073 miles
    Test number
    852136343542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,073 miles (+9,547)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,073 miles
    Test number
    183455710037
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass89,526 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,526 miles
    Test number
    450064627347
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Fail89,526 miles (+14,204)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,526 miles
    Test number
    454092670388
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass75,322 miles (+3,209)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,322 miles
    Test number
    906301796175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,113 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,113 miles
    Test number
    674224035753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,979 miles (+6,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,979 miles
    Test number
    482586942314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass64,913 miles (+4,142)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    64,913 miles
    Test number
    609331098904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,771 miles (+5,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,771 miles
    Test number
    309106154397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass54,850 miles (+12)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    54,850 miles
    Test number
    169181053376
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail54,838 miles (+7,463)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,838 miles
    Test number
    516780853360
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass47,375 miles (+5,925)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,375 miles
    Test number
    109618603444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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

  21. Pass41,450 miles (+8,301)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,450 miles
    Test number
    419612712072
    • NoteNo emissons print out due being to lean

  22. Fail33,149 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,149 miles
    Test number
    408281011067
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/front inner rim new wheel weights insecure
    • NoteWindscreen washer fluid smells foul

  23. Pass33,149 miles (+7,310)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,149 miles
    Test number
    859981111041
    • NoteO/s/front inner rim new wheel weights insecure
    • NoteWindscreen washer fluid smells foul

  24. Pass25,839 miles (+7,800)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,839 miles
    Test number
    321226780191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,039 miles (+9,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    18,039 miles
    Test number
    120078410456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass8,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    8,767 miles
    Test number
    252149699405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 MOG

Does L21 MOG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 MOG is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 MOG?
The MOT on L21 MOG is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 MOG done?
L21 MOG was recorded at 114,684 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 6,171 miles a year.
Has L21 MOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 MOG has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 MOG 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 L21 MOG find?
L21 MOG passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper arm; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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