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BMW 730

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

L8 GVGMOT history

L8 GVG is a white diesel BMW 730 first used on 14 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 92,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

L8 GVG white BMW 7 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
92,316 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GVG was last recorded at 92,316 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 3,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,812 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,504 miles
Average per year
5,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,316 miles
  • 2025 – 88,812 miles
  • 2024 – 85,717 miles
  • 2023 – 78,698 miles
  • 2022 – 61,832 miles
  • 2020 – 54,047 miles
  • 2019 – 47,401 miles
  • 2018 – 46,435 miles
  • 2017 – 41,564 miles
  • 2016 – 38,056 miles
  • 2015 – 29,518 miles
  • 2014 – 24,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,316 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,316 miles (+3,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    92,316 miles
    Test number
    149251002664
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass88,812 miles (+3,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    88,812 miles
    Test number
    798769206473
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass85,717 miles (+3,025)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,717 miles
    Test number
    685001902700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,692 miles (+3,994)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    82,692 miles
    Test number
    469490213994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,698 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    78,698 miles
    Test number
    139508015149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail78,647 miles (+6,995)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,647 miles
    Test number
    829620395873
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod worn (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass71,652 miles (+9,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    71,652 miles
    Test number
    280230223367
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass61,832 miles (+7,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    61,832 miles
    Test number
    104768210447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass54,047 miles (+6,646)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,047 miles
    Test number
    641176915981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,401 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,401 miles
    Test number
    164529659698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,435 miles (+4,871)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,435 miles
    Test number
    512681189959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,564 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,564 miles
    Test number
    728487020743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,056 miles (+8,538)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,056 miles
    Test number
    621056280316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,518 miles (+4,656)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    29,518 miles
    Test number
    822804928461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,862 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    24,862 miles
    Test number
    615551034350
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L8 GVG

Does L8 GVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GVG is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 GVG?
The MOT on L8 GVG is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 GVG done?
L8 GVG was recorded at 92,316 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 5,689 miles a year.
Has L8 GVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 GVG has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 GVG 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 L8 GVG find?
L8 GVG passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive.

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