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BMW 730

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 2,997 cc

L6 TLSMOT history

L6 TLS is a red petrol BMW 730 first used on 15 Apr 1994. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 183,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2024
Mileage
183,745 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 TLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
15 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2024
Latest MOT test
3 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 TLS was last recorded at 183,745 miles on 3 May 2023, 117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,628 miles · 24 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
117 miles
Average per year
4,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 183,745 miles
  • 2022 – 178,914 miles
  • 2021 – 174,527 miles
  • 2020 – 169,253 miles
  • 2019 – 164,186 miles
  • 2018 – 159,422 miles
  • 2017 – 153,913 miles
  • 2016 – 148,396 miles
  • 2015 – 143,169 miles
  • 2014 – 137,295 miles
  • 2013 – 131,979 miles
  • 2012 – 127,626 miles
  • 2011 – 123,165 miles
  • 2010 – 117,983 miles
  • 2009 – 113,648 miles
  • 2008 – 109,705 miles
  • 2007 – 105,104 miles
  • 2006 – 100,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,745 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,745 miles (+117)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    183,745 miles
    Test number
    131558733398
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail183,628 miles (+4,714)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,628 miles
    Test number
    535166431057
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass178,914 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    178,914 miles
    Test number
    274766109536
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail178,913 miles (+4,386)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,913 miles
    Test number
    960516436329
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass174,527 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    174,527 miles
    Test number
    874743722378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail174,284 miles (+5,031)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,284 miles
    Test number
    191027061483
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass169,253 miles (+5,067)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    169,253 miles
    Test number
    388663199171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass164,186 miles (+4,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2020
    Odometer
    164,186 miles
    Test number
    623984570594
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass159,422 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    159,422 miles
    Test number
    919068695821
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail159,421 miles (+5,508)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,421 miles
    Test number
    101041204252
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass153,913 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    153,913 miles
    Test number
    922398405664
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail153,913 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,913 miles
    Test number
    207737519722
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail153,913 miles (+5,517)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,913 miles
    Test number
    850861830885
    • 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass148,396 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    148,396 miles
    Test number
    266283212112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail148,365 miles (+5,196)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,365 miles
    Test number
    377577814520
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

  16. Pass143,169 miles (+133)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    143,169 miles
    Test number
    269119715175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail143,036 miles (+5,741)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,036 miles
    Test number
    386241415114
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass137,295 miles (+5,316)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    137,295 miles
    Test number
    955244004159
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass131,979 miles (+4,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    131,979 miles
    Test number
    336647103159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass127,626 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    127,626 miles
    Test number
    505519202113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass123,165 miles (+518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    123,165 miles
    Test number
    588203231176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail122,647 miles (+4,664)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,647 miles
    Test number
    236031601442
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass117,983 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    117,983 miles
    Test number
    480687120192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail117,934 miles (+4,286)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,934 miles
    Test number
    694715220123
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

  25. Pass113,648 miles (+3,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    113,648 miles
    Test number
    772357399002
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  26. Pass109,705 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    109,705 miles
    Test number
    304496308160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail109,633 miles (+4,529)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,633 miles
    Test number
    674161308138
    • FailureNearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass105,104 miles (+4,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    105,104 miles
    Test number
    101024397029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass100,704 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    100,704 miles
    Test number
    713792406120
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L6 TLS

Does L6 TLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 TLS expired on 13 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 TLS?
The MOT on L6 TLS expired on 13 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 TLS done?
L6 TLS was recorded at 183,745 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2023, an average of 4,868 miles a year.
Has L6 TLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 TLS has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L6 TLS 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 L6 TLS find?
L6 TLS passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2023 with 4 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; nearside non obligatory mirror damaged; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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