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BMW 730

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

L26 JDSMOT history

L26 JDS is a silver diesel BMW 730 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 242,486 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2026
Mileage
242,486 km
At MOT on 28 Jan 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 JDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 JDS was last recorded at 242,486 km on 28 Jan 2025, 16 km more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Dec 2022: 144,005 miles, lower than 144,053 miles on 6 Dec 2022.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
242,470 km · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
16 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 242,486 km
  • 2024 – 242,470 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,486 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust rear heatshield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside headlamp top mount broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint at hub

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass242,486 km (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    242,486 km
    Test number
    970707921606
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes deteriorating (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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail242,470 km3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,470 km
    Test number
    152637810102
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass147,490 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    147,490 miles
    Test number
    198736579380
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp top mount broken

  4. Fail147,488 miles (+3,483)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,488 miles
    Test number
    507831172604
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high too high - adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp top mount broken

  5. Pass144,005 miles (-48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    144,005 miles
    Test number
    756046214359
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail144,053 miles (+2,559)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,053 miles
    Test number
    802361560458
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on min

  7. Pass141,494 miles (+5,645)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    141,494 miles
    Test number
    263763677287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper at top rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers + undertrays fitted

  8. Pass135,849 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,849 miles
    Test number
    461675495928
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail135,843 miles (+12,886)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,843 miles
    Test number
    993464934809
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass122,957 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,957 miles
    Test number
    172149445447
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides mirror lenses (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash on
    • AdvisoryOil leaks underside unable to check due to undertrays
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just met minimum effort
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

  11. Fail122,956 miles (+12,346)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,956 miles
    Test number
    917851211913
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides mirror lenses (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash on
    • AdvisoryOil leaks underside unable to check due to undertrays
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just met minimum effort
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

  12. Pass110,610 miles (+3,993)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,610 miles
    Test number
    284854612493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,617 miles (+27,033)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,617 miles
    Test number
    245395283290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,584 miles (+14,602)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,584 miles
    Test number
    353278494209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,982 miles
    Test number
    874958055250
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail64,982 miles (+17,723)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,982 miles
    Test number
    906941750265
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass47,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,259 miles
    Test number
    647136351042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 JDS

Does L26 JDS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L26 JDS expired on 27 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L26 JDS?
The MOT on L26 JDS expired on 27 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L26 JDS done?
L26 JDS was recorded at 242,486 km at its MOT on 28 Jan 2025.
Has L26 JDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 JDS has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L26 JDS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Dec 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L26 JDS find?
L26 JDS passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes deteriorating; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes deteriorating, and 1 more.

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