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BMW 730

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

L29 VENMOT history

L29 VEN is a silver diesel BMW 730 first used on 2 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 198,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
198,824 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 VEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 VEN was last recorded at 198,824 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,559 miles · 7 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
265 miles
Average per year
9,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,824 miles
  • 2025 – 193,375 miles
  • 2024 – 184,756 miles
  • 2021 – 181,487 miles
  • 2020 – 168,521 miles
  • 2019 – 162,015 miles
  • 2018 – 150,940 miles
  • 2016 – 146,260 miles
  • 2015 – 132,516 miles
  • 2014 – 118,673 miles
  • 2013 – 101,714 miles
  • 2011 – 84,484 miles
  • 2010 – 74,210 miles
  • 2009 – 57,868 miles
  • 2008 – 39,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,824 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing face has gouge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,824 miles (+265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    198,824 miles
    Test number
    991132194904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing face has gouge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail198,559 miles (+5,184)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,559 miles
    Test number
    526689578026
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing face has gouge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside

  3. Pass193,375 miles (+8,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    193,375 miles
    Test number
    815828314705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass184,756 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    184,756 miles
    Test number
    864567865182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail184,679 miles (+3,192)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,679 miles
    Test number
    216465661821
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass181,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    181,487 miles
    Test number
    951059429851
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail181,487 miles (+12,966)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,487 miles
    Test number
    544136419272
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass168,521 miles (+40)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    168,521 miles
    Test number
    683790197987
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail168,481 miles (+6,466)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,481 miles
    Test number
    199550353336
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass162,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    162,015 miles
    Test number
    388437548132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail162,015 miles (+11,075)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,015 miles
    Test number
    888467343522
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  12. Pass150,940 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    150,940 miles
    Test number
    291469436813
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 2.8mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail150,940 miles (+4,680)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,940 miles
    Test number
    265006689468
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 2.8mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass146,260 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    146,260 miles
    Test number
    721451010939
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Fail146,258 miles (+13,742)8 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,258 miles
    Test number
    217126709623
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom hub bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom hub bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both wipers not tested (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass132,516 miles (+13,843)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    132,516 miles
    Test number
    135256465023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  17. Pass118,673 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    118,673 miles
    Test number
    379623974055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail118,673 miles (+16,959)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,673 miles
    Test number
    478351374039
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass101,714 miles (+17,230)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    101,714 miles
    Test number
    296016073000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,484 miles (+10,274)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    84,484 miles
    Test number
    245579741309
    • NoteFront disc s wearing thin

  21. Pass74,210 miles (+16,342)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    74,210 miles
    Test number
    523295040345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,868 miles (+18,235)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,868 miles
    Test number
    590329239398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  23. Pass39,633 miles (+9,060)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,633 miles
    Test number
    160780548320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,573 miles
    Test number
    384479378104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 VEN

Does L29 VEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 VEN is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 VEN?
The MOT on L29 VEN is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 VEN done?
L29 VEN was recorded at 198,824 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 9,321 miles a year.
Has L29 VEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 VEN has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L29 VEN 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 L29 VEN find?
L29 VEN passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing face has gouge.

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