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BMW 730

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

L4 FOFMOT history

L4 FOF is a black diesel BMW 730 first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 81,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
81,092 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 FOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 FOF was last recorded at 81,092 miles on 19 May 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,077 miles · 19 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
2,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,092 miles
  • 2024 – 81,077 miles
  • 2023 – 76,823 miles
  • 2021 – 74,557 miles
  • 2019 – 73,595 miles
  • 2018 – 72,468 miles
  • 2017 – 70,959 miles
  • 2016 – 67,859 miles
  • 2015 – 65,921 miles
  • 2014 – 62,914 miles
  • 2013 – 60,513 miles
  • 2012 – 56,404 miles
  • 2011 – 49,724 miles
  • 2009 – 42,618 miles
  • 2008 – 34,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,092 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,092 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    81,092 miles
    Test number
    516437304447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass81,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    81,077 miles
    Test number
    573666358935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail81,077 miles (+4,254)4 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,077 miles
    Test number
    394196663766
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass76,823 miles (+2,266)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    76,823 miles
    Test number
    235812132098
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass74,557 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,557 miles
    Test number
    689114321438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,595 miles (+1,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,595 miles
    Test number
    578010323438
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass72,468 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,468 miles
    Test number
    945083454079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,959 miles (+3,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,959 miles
    Test number
    926103683574
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  9. Pass67,859 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,859 miles
    Test number
    324320651165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,846 miles (+1,925)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,846 miles
    Test number
    700036672799
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  11. Pass65,921 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,921 miles
    Test number
    609986605085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,914 miles
    Test number
    427487804068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,914 miles (+2,401)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,914 miles
    Test number
    617956104052
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass60,513 miles (+4,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    60,513 miles
    Test number
    295634503038
    • 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)
  15. Pass56,404 miles (+6,680)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,404 miles
    Test number
    469214702081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,724 miles (+7,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,724 miles
    Test number
    416052311096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass42,618 miles (+7,869)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,618 miles
    Test number
    382289249397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,749 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    34,749 miles
    Test number
    173910758397
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges close to limit
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cut on sidewall not exposing cords

Questions about L4 FOF

Does L4 FOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 FOF is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 FOF?
The MOT on L4 FOF is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 FOF done?
L4 FOF was recorded at 81,092 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 2,660 miles a year.
Has L4 FOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 FOF has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 FOF 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 L4 FOF find?
L4 FOF passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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