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BMW 740

Silver · Petrol · 1995 · 3,982 cc

L7 RFTMOT history

L7 RFT is a silver petrol BMW 740 first used on 20 Oct 1995. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 149,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2023
Mileage
149,579 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 RFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,982 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
20 Oct 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 RFT was last recorded at 149,579 miles on 4 Jun 2022, 1,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,335 miles · 7 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
1,244 miles
Average per year
2,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,579 miles
  • 2021 – 148,335 miles
  • 2020 – 148,266 miles
  • 2019 – 147,817 miles
  • 2018 – 147,014 miles
  • 2017 – 144,410 miles
  • 2016 – 142,946 miles
  • 2015 – 141,818 miles
  • 2014 – 138,904 miles
  • 2013 – 136,045 miles
  • 2012 – 129,914 miles
  • 2011 – 127,406 miles
  • 2009 – 124,644 miles
  • 2008 – 121,702 miles
  • 2007 – 117,890 miles
  • 2006 – 111,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,579 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,579 miles (+1,244)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    149,579 miles
    Test number
    140321104895
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass148,335 miles (+69)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    148,335 miles
    Test number
    274775859244
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail148,266 miles (+449)2 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,266 miles
    Test number
    986466801543
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass147,817 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    147,817 miles
    Test number
    187626331337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail147,817 miles (+803)1 dangerous2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,817 miles
    Test number
    998798510156
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass147,014 miles (+2,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    147,014 miles
    Test number
    150889880908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass144,410 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    144,410 miles
    Test number
    927854696990
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear section (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs have surface corrosion on the inner surfaces
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm pivot joint has slight play but not deemed excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and nearside rear brake flexi hoses have slight perishing on them.
    • AdvisoryFront to rear section of fuel ridged pipe has surface corrosion

  8. Fail144,410 miles (+1,464)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,410 miles
    Test number
    107910168159
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear section (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs have surface corrosion on the inner surfaces
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm pivot joint has slight play but not deemed excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and nearside rear brake flexi hoses have slight perishing on them.
    • AdvisoryFront to rear section of fuel ridged pipe has surface corrosion

  9. Pass142,946 miles (+1,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    142,946 miles
    Test number
    263186469467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass141,818 miles (+2,914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    141,818 miles
    Test number
    277820385172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass138,904 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    138,904 miles
    Test number
    129037394013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail138,886 miles (+2,841)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,886 miles
    Test number
    185024094405
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass136,045 miles (+6,131)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    136,045 miles
    Test number
    197597273053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteAuto gearbox leaking oil
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteOffside rear coil spring broken but still located correctly
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering joints

  14. Pass129,914 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    129,914 miles
    Test number
    146779472021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail129,878 miles (+2,472)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,878 miles
    Test number
    777234022073
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass127,406 miles (+2,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    127,406 miles
    Test number
    576651011091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass124,644 miles (+2,942)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    124,644 miles
    Test number
    280490319336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass121,702 miles (+3,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    121,702 miles
    Test number
    432735378206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass117,890 miles (+6,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    117,890 miles
    Test number
    743672567245
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass111,854 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    111,854 miles
    Test number
    371417956416
    • NoteRear number plate deteriating

Questions about L7 RFT

Does L7 RFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 RFT expired on 3 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 RFT?
The MOT on L7 RFT expired on 3 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 RFT done?
L7 RFT was recorded at 149,579 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2022, an average of 2,400 miles a year.
Has L7 RFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 RFT has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L7 RFT 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 RFT find?
L7 RFT passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2022 with 9 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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