BMW 740
Grey · Petrol · 1994 · 3,982 cc
L47 DPLMOT history
L47 DPL is a grey petrol BMW 740 first used on 4 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,757 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 95,757 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L47 DPL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 740
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,982 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 4 Feb 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L47 DPL was last recorded at 95,757 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Jul 2012: 142,072 miles, lower than 146,239 miles on 4 Jul 2011.
- 14 Jul 2020: 93,528 miles, lower than 149,180 miles on 29 Jul 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 95,148 miles · 14 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 609 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,757 miles
- 2024 – 95,148 miles
- 2023 – 94,863 miles
- 2022 – 94,557 miles
- 2021 – 94,321 miles
- 2020 – 93,528 miles
- 2017 – 149,180 miles
- 2016 – 148,094 miles
- 2013 – 147,721 miles
- 2012 – 142,072 miles
- 2011 – 146,239 miles
- 2009 – 145,885 miles
- 2008 – 143,510 miles
- 2007 – 137,638 miles
- 2006 – 132,181 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,757 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,757 miles (+609)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 95,757 miles
- Test number
- 950790464202
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass95,148 miles (+285)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 95,148 miles
- Test number
- 283708569842
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass94,863 miles (+23)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 94,863 miles
- Test number
- 303640774433
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail94,840 miles (+283)8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,840 miles
- Test number
- 991494341451
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass94,557 miles (+32)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 94,557 miles
- Test number
- 324596858316
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail94,525 miles (+204)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,525 miles
- Test number
- 774402512118
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass94,321 miles (+793)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 94,321 miles
- Test number
- 234461714907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,528 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 93,528 miles
- Test number
- 922176558353
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 775276300739
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 610704250182
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 381703557643
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 957610530341
- DangerousNearside Front Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass149,180 miles (+1,086)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 149,180 miles
- Test number
- 489223950365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,094 miles (+373)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 148,094 miles
- Test number
- 281405322416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,721 miles (+5,649)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 147,721 miles
- Test number
- 926555333252
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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)
Pass142,072 miles (-4,167)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 142,072 miles
- Test number
- 239224582120
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Pass146,239 miles (+354)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 146,239 miles
- Test number
- 838445681115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,885 miles (+2,375)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 145,885 miles
- Test number
- 802456529227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,510 miles (+5,872)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 143,510 miles
- Test number
- 864889728220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,638 miles (+5,457)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 137,638 miles
- Test number
- 111045247124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,181 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 132,181 miles
- Test number
- 713984056159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L47 DPL
- Does L47 DPL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L47 DPL is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L47 DPL?
- The MOT on L47 DPL is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L47 DPL done?
- L47 DPL was recorded at 95,757 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026.
- Has L47 DPL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L47 DPL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on L47 DPL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L47 DPL find?
- L47 DPL passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front side repeater slightly discoloured; offside front side repeater slightly discoloured.
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