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BMW 730

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 2,997 cc

L24 SUBMOT history

L24 SUB is a red petrol BMW 730 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2026
Mileage
135,002 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2021
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 SUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 SUB was last recorded at 135,002 miles on 2 Mar 2021, 3,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,730 miles · 25 Feb 2019
Between the last two tests
3,272 miles
Average per year
2,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 135,002 miles
  • 2019 – 131,730 miles
  • 2018 – 130,010 miles
  • 2017 – 128,099 miles
  • 2016 – 126,257 miles
  • 2015 – 121,327 miles
  • 2014 – 121,323 miles
  • 2013 – 120,102 miles
  • 2012 – 118,103 miles
  • 2011 – 114,256 miles
  • 2009 – 108,899 miles
  • 2008 – 105,188 miles
  • 2007 – 100,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    770563227502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. PassMileage not read1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    264236159945
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. FailMileage not read2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    809963916623
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    975968229098
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,002 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    135,002 miles
    Test number
    735488335413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    430875466092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass131,730 miles (+1,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,730 miles
    Test number
    868072757217
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass130,010 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    130,010 miles
    Test number
    681786200321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail130,004 miles (+1,905)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,004 miles
    Test number
    943359247893
    • FailureBrake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass128,099 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    128,099 miles
    Test number
    936721373113
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering inner joints slight play at ball joints
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe slight leak

  11. FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    925348346189
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering inner joints slight play at ball joints
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe slight leak

  12. Pass126,257 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    126,257 miles
    Test number
    984385797985
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner tie rods slight play

  13. Fail126,204 miles (+4,877)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,204 miles
    Test number
    921218864450
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid too low on screen (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions also worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid too low on screen (8.2.3)
    • Advisory1 exhaust mount rubber broken - rear of centre section
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak/s
    • AdvisoryDashboard and odometer display faulty/scrolling/flickering
    • AdvisoryHeavy white smoke from exhaust
    • AdvisoryOil leak/s
    • AdvisoryWiper blades performance not tested

  14. Pass121,327 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    121,327 miles
    Test number
    115727255027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass121,323 miles (+1,221)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    121,323 miles
    Test number
    417937454004
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass120,102 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    120,102 miles
    Test number
    536833453004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass118,103 miles (+3,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    118,103 miles
    Test number
    806677022055
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass114,256 miles (+5,357)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    114,256 miles
    Test number
    467574311024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass108,899 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    108,899 miles
    Test number
    694247169259
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail108,854 miles (+3,666)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,854 miles
    Test number
    533042669288
    • FailureCentre Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass105,188 miles (+4,414)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    105,188 miles
    Test number
    920184848178
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass100,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    100,774 miles
    Test number
    844709557023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L24 SUB

Does L24 SUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L24 SUB expired on 11 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L24 SUB?
The MOT on L24 SUB expired on 11 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L24 SUB done?
L24 SUB was recorded at 135,002 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2021, an average of 2,444 miles a year.
Has L24 SUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 SUB has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L24 SUB 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 L24 SUB find?
L24 SUB passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 2 more.

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