BMW 740
Black · Diesel · 2018 · 2,993 cc
L4 VBGMOT history
L4 VBG is a black diesel BMW 740 first used on 30 Apr 2018. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 146,400 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 May 2027
- Mileage
- 146,400 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 10 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 20,239 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 VBG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 740
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 30 Apr 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 VBG was last recorded at 146,400 miles on 22 May 2026, 7,558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 138,842 miles · 2 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,558 miles
- Average per year
- 20,239 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 146,400 miles
- 2025 – 138,842 miles
- 2024 – 102,266 miles
- 2023 – 78,443 miles
- 2022 – 58,382 miles
- 2021 – 43,619 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Unit damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
11 tests since 23 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,400 miles (+7,558)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2027
- Odometer
- 146,400 miles
- Test number
- 283742617644
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,842 miles (+24,046)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 138,842 miles
- Test number
- 899814192526
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear nsr alloy wheel walded repared
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass114,796 miles (+12,530)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 114,796 miles
- Test number
- 846663962596
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,266 miles (+13,927)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 102,266 miles
- Test number
- 420423769658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,339 miles (+9,896)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 88,339 miles
- Test number
- 191496109226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,443 miles (+8,224)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 78,443 miles
- Test number
- 471665659597
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,219 miles (+11,837)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 70,219 miles
- Test number
- 991388538864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,382 miles (+1,012)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 58,382 miles
- Test number
- 123482838670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,370 miles (+13,751)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 57,370 miles
- Test number
- 576479154628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,619 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 43,619 miles
- Test number
- 443422991282
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Unit damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail43,613 miles1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,613 miles
- Test number
- 269344127277
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Unit damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about L4 VBG
- Does L4 VBG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 VBG is valid until 21 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 VBG?
- The MOT on L4 VBG is valid until 21 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 VBG done?
- L4 VBG was recorded at 146,400 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 20,239 miles a year.
- Has L4 VBG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 VBG has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on L4 VBG 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 VBG find?
- L4 VBG passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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