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BMW 730

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

L5 ODWMOT history

L5 ODW is a black diesel BMW 730 first used on 14 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 126,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

L5 ODW black BMW 7 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
126,690 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 ODW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
14 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 ODW was last recorded at 126,690 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 6,398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
120,292 miles · 15 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
6,398 miles
Average per year
8,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,690 miles
  • 2024 – 120,292 miles
  • 2023 – 113,497 miles
  • 2022 – 107,759 miles
  • 2021 – 104,180 miles
  • 2020 – 99,903 miles
  • 2019 – 89,514 miles
  • 2018 – 77,386 miles
  • 2017 – 61,889 miles
  • 2016 – 47,691 miles
  • 2015 – 47,626 miles
  • 2014 – 39,108 miles
  • 2013 – 27,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,690 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    126,690 miles
    Test number
    144651011096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail126,690 miles (+6,398)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,690 miles
    Test number
    938123311241
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  3. Pass120,292 miles (+6,795)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    120,292 miles
    Test number
    336047502501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,497 miles (+5,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    113,497 miles
    Test number
    501620542670
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass107,759 miles (+3,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    107,759 miles
    Test number
    911360851769
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass104,180 miles (+4,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    104,180 miles
    Test number
    223979231619
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass99,903 miles (+10,389)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    99,903 miles
    Test number
    222453277868
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under tray covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass89,514 miles (+12,128)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,514 miles
    Test number
    348727335921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,386 miles (+15,497)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,386 miles
    Test number
    873223747490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass61,889 miles (+14,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,889 miles
    Test number
    802773551983
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undershields fitted obscuring some testable items
  11. Pass47,691 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,691 miles
    Test number
    807818703022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,626 miles (+8,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,626 miles
    Test number
    489872240754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge and tyre face cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre soon require attention
  13. Pass39,108 miles (+11,950)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,108 miles
    Test number
    556218604366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,158 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    27,158 miles
    Test number
    988370213308
    • 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 L5 ODW

Does L5 ODW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 ODW is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 ODW?
The MOT on L5 ODW is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 ODW done?
L5 ODW was recorded at 126,690 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 8,127 miles a year.
Has L5 ODW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 ODW has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 ODW 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 L5 ODW find?
L5 ODW passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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