BMW 740
Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 3,982 cc
L28 BSSMOT history
L28 BSS is a silver petrol BMW 740 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,133 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 118,133 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,852 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L28 BSS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 740
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,982 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L28 BSS was last recorded at 118,133 miles on 16 Sept 2022, 291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 117,842 miles · 9 Sept 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 291 miles
- Average per year
- 3,852 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 118,133 miles
- 2021 – 117,842 miles
- 2020 – 117,804 miles
- 2019 – 117,201 miles
- 2018 – 116,153 miles
- 2017 – 115,473 miles
- 2016 – 115,282 miles
- 2015 – 112,291 miles
- 2014 – 109,600 miles
- 2013 – 107,624 miles
- 2012 – 103,424 miles
- 2011 – 99,095 miles
- 2010 – 92,526 miles
- 2009 – 84,534 miles
- 2008 – 74,911 miles
- 2007 – 66,047 miles
- 2006 – 55,379 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,133 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,133 miles (+291)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 118,133 miles
- Test number
- 646025651715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,842 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 117,842 miles
- Test number
- 878932361841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,804 miles (+603)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 117,804 miles
- Test number
- 106473467015
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,201 miles (+1,048)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 117,201 miles
- Test number
- 238813879702
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective missing but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/powersteering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCould't see brake pads?
- AdvisorySteering joints/bushes have sight movement
Pass116,153 miles (+680)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 116,153 miles
- Test number
- 243597095923
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split but still prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust outer casing corroded center section
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both rear exhaust rubbers missing but exhaust still secure
- AdvisoryPlastic covers covering both sills
Pass115,473 miles (+191)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 115,473 miles
- Test number
- 758914017530
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear subframe area (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Pass115,282 miles (+2,991)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 115,282 miles
- Test number
- 271996240361
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth side sills covered with plastic cover sheet
Pass112,291 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 112,291 miles
- Test number
- 249377641511
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail112,291 miles (+2,691)1 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,291 miles
- Test number
- 199753907169
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass109,600 miles (+1,976)8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 109,600 miles
- Test number
- 388080314225
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn just on legal tread limits
- NoteFront to rear brake pipes and both rear slightly corroded
- NoteMovement in both rear axle bushes near excessive
- NoteN/s front tyre worn close to legal tread limit on inner edge and has a anil in it
- NoteO/s front anti roll bar link dustcover slightly damaged
- NotePlay in both rear trailing arm linkage ball joints near excessive
- NoteSlight free play detected at steering wheel
- NoteVarious oil leaks around engine area
Pass107,624 miles (+9)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 107,624 miles
- Test number
- 556725603289
- NoteOil leak
Fail107,615 miles (+4,191)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,615 miles
- Test number
- 109623803268
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass103,424 miles (+143)7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 103,424 miles
- Test number
- 375755502414
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak rear diff
- NoteUnable to access rear center seat belt
Fail103,281 miles (+4,186)3 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,281 miles
- Test number
- 247360582155
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass99,095 miles (+6,569)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 99,095 miles
- Test number
- 567294361144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,526 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 92,526 miles
- Test number
- 153153630153
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOuter sills not visable
Fail92,526 miles (+7,992)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,526 miles
- Test number
- 901902130173
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOuter sills not visable
Pass84,534 miles (+9,623)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 84,534 miles
- Test number
- 290712039414
- NoteSome corrosion to rear wing,o/s wheelarch
Pass74,911 miles (+8,864)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 74,911 miles
- Test number
- 264780648166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,047 miles (+10,668)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 66,047 miles
- Test number
- 861171957106
- NoteOil leak
Pass55,379 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 55,379 miles
- Test number
- 991862756162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L28 BSS
- Does L28 BSS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L28 BSS expired on 15 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L28 BSS?
- The MOT on L28 BSS expired on 15 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L28 BSS done?
- L28 BSS was recorded at 118,133 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2022, an average of 3,852 miles a year.
- Has L28 BSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L28 BSS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2015.
- Has the mileage on L28 BSS 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 L28 BSS find?
- L28 BSS passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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