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BMW 730

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

L4 XBMMOT history

L4 XBM is a blue diesel BMW 730 first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 112,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
112,816 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 XBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 XBM was last recorded at 112,816 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 1,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,756 miles · 26 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,060 miles
Average per year
6,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,816 miles
  • 2021 – 111,756 miles
  • 2020 – 99,802 miles
  • 2019 – 97,905 miles
  • 2018 – 88,590 miles
  • 2017 – 73,515 miles
  • 2016 – 68,613 miles
  • 2015 – 63,203 miles
  • 2014 – 56,341 miles
  • 2013 – 49,010 miles
  • 2012 – 46,392 miles
  • 2011 – 24,416 miles
  • 2010 – 24,406 miles
  • 2009 – 14,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,816 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside rack end slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,816 miles (+1,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    112,816 miles
    Test number
    460001575280
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Pass111,756 miles (+11,954)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,756 miles
    Test number
    664478070501
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass99,802 miles (+1,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,802 miles
    Test number
    734387184126
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass97,905 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,905 miles
    Test number
    450986897385
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  5. Fail97,903 miles (+9,313)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,903 miles
    Test number
    224807081051
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  6. Pass88,590 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    88,590 miles
    Test number
    174909149190
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  7. Fail88,590 miles (+2)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,590 miles
    Test number
    976274637250
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  8. Fail88,588 miles (+15,073)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,588 miles
    Test number
    923350267768
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded & Offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass73,515 miles (+118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,515 miles
    Test number
    524109030428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail73,397 miles (+4,784)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,397 miles
    Test number
    311458123417
    • 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass68,613 miles (+5,410)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,613 miles
    Test number
    626202351399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  12. Pass63,203 miles (+6,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,203 miles
    Test number
    155279315495
    • 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)

  13. Pass56,341 miles (+7,331)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,341 miles
    Test number
    419569324058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,010 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,010 miles
    Test number
    138827033186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,392 miles (+10,911)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,392 miles
    Test number
    919535752356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrakediscs surfaces rusty
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall cracked

  16. Pass35,481 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    35,481 miles
    Test number
    497880712077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail35,481 miles (+11,065)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,481 miles
    Test number
    158700212024
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass24,416 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    24,416 miles
    Test number
    515035501061
    • NoteAll brake discs rusty

  19. Fail24,406 miles (+10,224)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,406 miles
    Test number
    134503760393
    • 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)
    • NoteAll brake discs rusty

  20. Pass14,182 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    14,182 miles
    Test number
    670054169381
    • 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)

Questions about L4 XBM

Does L4 XBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 XBM expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 XBM?
The MOT on L4 XBM expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 XBM done?
L4 XBM was recorded at 112,816 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 6,252 miles a year.
Has L4 XBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 XBM has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on L4 XBM 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 XBM find?
L4 XBM passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear all 4; rear power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged both.

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