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BMW 645

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 4,398 cc

L7 MGSMOT history

L7 MGS is a black petrol BMW 645 first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 178,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
178,451 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 MGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
645
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 MGS was last recorded at 178,451 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,834 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
617 miles
Average per year
7,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,451 miles
  • 2025 – 177,834 miles
  • 2024 – 176,349 miles
  • 2023 – 171,703 miles
  • 2022 – 164,191 miles
  • 2021 – 153,602 miles
  • 2020 – 145,862 miles
  • 2019 – 128,654 miles
  • 2018 – 114,051 miles
  • 2016 – 106,780 miles
  • 2015 – 99,831 miles
  • 2014 – 85,787 miles
  • 2013 – 83,359 miles
  • 2012 – 77,361 miles
  • 2011 – 71,055 miles
  • 2010 – 63,178 miles
  • 2009 – 56,625 miles
  • 2008 – 45,709 miles
  • 2007 – 34,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,451 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Tyre pressure warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,451 miles (+617)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    178,451 miles
    Test number
    827415672567
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass177,834 miles (+1,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    177,834 miles
    Test number
    148450510219
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass176,349 miles (+4,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    176,349 miles
    Test number
    586786900483
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass171,703 miles (+7,512)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    171,703 miles
    Test number
    580290651099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass164,191 miles (+10,589)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    164,191 miles
    Test number
    837178450351
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass153,602 miles (+7,740)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    153,602 miles
    Test number
    774088774826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,862 miles (+17,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    145,862 miles
    Test number
    476578763757
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass128,654 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,654 miles
    Test number
    864770014054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail128,654 miles (+14,603)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,654 miles
    Test number
    319383702831
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass114,051 miles (+7,271)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,051 miles
    Test number
    240649068614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,780 miles (+6,949)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,780 miles
    Test number
    974308438462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,831 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,831 miles
    Test number
    108281907134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on
  13. Fail99,796 miles (+14,009)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,796 miles
    Test number
    376224541004
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on
  14. Pass85,787 miles (+2,428)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    85,787 miles
    Test number
    139040224276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,359 miles (+5,998)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    83,359 miles
    Test number
    986377843281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,361 miles (+6,306)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    77,361 miles
    Test number
    396663342277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,055 miles (+7,877)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    71,055 miles
    Test number
    268635031213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,178 miles (+6,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,178 miles
    Test number
    321892230446
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass56,625 miles (+10,916)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    56,625 miles
    Test number
    384514149410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,709 miles (+11,697)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    45,709 miles
    Test number
    702700848239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,012 miles
    Test number
    610151947246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 MGS

Does L7 MGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 MGS is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 MGS?
The MOT on L7 MGS is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 MGS done?
L7 MGS was recorded at 178,451 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 7,811 miles a year.
Has L7 MGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 MGS has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on L7 MGS 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 L7 MGS find?
L7 MGS passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust noisy; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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