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BMW 740

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

L5 SEUMOT history

L5 SEU is a black petrol BMW 740 first used on 15 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
142,515 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 SEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 SEU was last recorded at 142,515 miles on 21 May 2026, 254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,261 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
254 miles
Average per year
4,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,515 miles
  • 2024 – 142,261 miles
  • 2023 – 140,889 miles
  • 2022 – 138,438 miles
  • 2021 – 135,110 miles
  • 2019 – 131,271 miles
  • 2018 – 129,350 miles
  • 2017 – 126,782 miles
  • 2016 – 116,753 miles
  • 2014 – 109,249 miles
  • 2013 – 100,822 miles
  • 2012 – 96,192 miles
  • 2011 – 91,313 miles
  • 2010 – 86,648 miles
  • 2009 – 81,679 miles
  • 2008 – 75,764 miles
  • 2006 – 60,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,515 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • EML inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,515 miles (+254)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    142,515 miles
    Test number
    756001282157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,261 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    142,261 miles
    Test number
    922209734165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail142,261 miles (+1,372)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,261 miles
    Test number
    189868426255
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass140,889 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,889 miles
    Test number
    736922672004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail140,882 miles (+2,444)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,882 miles
    Test number
    730879186694
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,438 miles (+3,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    138,438 miles
    Test number
    167499834944
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass135,110 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    135,110 miles
    Test number
    305152666204
    • AdvisoryEML inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail135,110 miles (+3,839)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,110 miles
    Test number
    757945871951
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEML inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass131,271 miles (+1,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    131,271 miles
    Test number
    363778970639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass129,350 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,350 miles
    Test number
    803333614924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,782 miles (+10,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    126,782 miles
    Test number
    555794981573
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass116,753 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    116,753 miles
    Test number
    675695006206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail116,753 miles (+7,504)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,753 miles
    Test number
    584221652641
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass109,249 miles (+8,427)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    109,249 miles
    Test number
    695877754381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,822 miles (+4,630)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    100,822 miles
    Test number
    995957483225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,192 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    96,192 miles
    Test number
    739615882216
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail96,191 miles (+4,878)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,191 miles
    Test number
    745843782248
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass91,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    91,313 miles
    Test number
    997712511398
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail91,313 miles (+4,665)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,313 miles
    Test number
    889021411370
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass86,648 miles (+9)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,648 miles
    Test number
    351424010312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side rear cv boot split

  21. Fail86,639 miles (+4,960)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,639 miles
    Test number
    421802410402
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side rear cv boot split

  22. Pass81,679 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    81,679 miles
    Test number
    424587309460
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail81,679 miles (+5,915)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,679 miles
    Test number
    313567109320
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass75,764 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    75,764 miles
    Test number
    902419608364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  25. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    663632617383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    60,843 miles
    Test number
    832737016234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 SEU

Does L5 SEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SEU is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 SEU?
The MOT on L5 SEU is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 SEU done?
L5 SEU was recorded at 142,515 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 4,127 miles a year.
Has L5 SEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 SEU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 SEU 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 SEU find?
L5 SEU passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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