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BMW 730

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

L7 ULKMOT history

L7 ULK is a grey diesel BMW 730 first used on 4 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 114,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

L7 ULK grey BMW 7 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
114,069 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 ULK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 ULK was last recorded at 114,069 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 11,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
102,635 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,434 miles
Average per year
6,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,069 miles
  • 2025 – 102,635 miles
  • 2024 – 84,825 miles
  • 2023 – 70,953 miles
  • 2022 – 68,639 miles
  • 2021 – 65,904 miles
  • 2020 – 62,422 miles
  • 2019 – 56,578 miles
  • 2017 – 50,727 miles
  • 2016 – 45,195 miles
  • 2015 – 39,256 miles
  • 2013 – 26,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,069 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush in lower arm (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush, just met requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edges, measured at 1.6mm, just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush in lower arm (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush, just met requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edges, measured at 1.6mm, just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,069 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    114,069 miles
    Test number
    610642211731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush in lower arm (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush, just met requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edges, measured at 1.6mm, just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush in lower arm (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush, just met requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edges, measured at 1.6mm, just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail114,069 miles (+11,434)4 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,069 miles
    Test number
    316106262852
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush in lower arm (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush, just met requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edges, measured at 1.6mm, just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush in lower arm (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush, just met requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edges, measured at 1.6mm, just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass102,635 miles (+17,810)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    102,635 miles
    Test number
    208612313880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,825 miles (+13,872)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,825 miles
    Test number
    289489603777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,953 miles (+2,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,953 miles
    Test number
    856059393530
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass68,639 miles (+2,735)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,639 miles
    Test number
    436981529335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,904 miles (+3,482)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,904 miles
    Test number
    684360816804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,422 miles (+5,844)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,422 miles
    Test number
    619138061412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,578 miles (+5,851)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    56,578 miles
    Test number
    600455400918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,727 miles (+5,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    50,727 miles
    Test number
    821584633062
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inside tread

  11. Pass45,195 miles (+5,939)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    45,195 miles
    Test number
    640743822909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,256 miles (+5,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,256 miles
    Test number
    419623720013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass33,353 miles (+6,637)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,353 miles
    Test number
    577286305058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,716 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    26,716 miles
    Test number
    496457043462
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges

Questions about L7 ULK

Does L7 ULK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 ULK is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 ULK?
The MOT on L7 ULK is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 ULK done?
L7 ULK was recorded at 114,069 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 6,897 miles a year.
Has L7 ULK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 ULK has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 ULK 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 ULK find?
L7 ULK passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush in lower arm; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush, just met requirements, and 6 more.

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