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BMW 740

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 4,000 cc

LB55 TGNMOT history

LB55 TGN is a blue petrol BMW 740 first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
132,675 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 TGN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 TGN was last recorded at 132,675 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,662 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
6,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,675 miles
  • 2025 – 130,472 miles
  • 2024 – 128,159 miles
  • 2023 – 126,763 miles
  • 2022 – 125,107 miles
  • 2021 – 122,882 miles
  • 2020 – 119,924 miles
  • 2019 – 113,310 miles
  • 2018 – 103,895 miles
  • 2017 – 98,947 miles
  • 2016 – 93,777 miles
  • 2014 – 85,553 miles
  • 2013 – 73,540 miles
  • 2011 – 48,555 miles
  • 2009 – 27,627 miles
  • 2008 – 17,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,675 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,675 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    132,675 miles
    Test number
    653674259847
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail132,662 miles (+2,190)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,662 miles
    Test number
    561553951385
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass130,472 miles (+2,313)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,472 miles
    Test number
    321211741594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,159 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    128,159 miles
    Test number
    745524476767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,152 miles (+1,389)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,152 miles
    Test number
    796024390198
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass126,763 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,763 miles
    Test number
    609666217238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail126,733 miles (+1,626)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,733 miles
    Test number
    223773440301
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass125,107 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,107 miles
    Test number
    922828690525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,882 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,882 miles
    Test number
    600747808037
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail122,859 miles (+2,935)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,859 miles
    Test number
    880378222307
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass119,924 miles (+6,614)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,924 miles
    Test number
    470475921748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,310 miles (+9,415)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    113,310 miles
    Test number
    821557243359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,895 miles (+4,948)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    103,895 miles
    Test number
    467529443039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,947 miles (+5,170)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    98,947 miles
    Test number
    110251772750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,777 miles (+8,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    93,777 miles
    Test number
    945327035963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass85,553 miles (+12,013)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    85,553 miles
    Test number
    995937554383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,540 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,540 miles
    Test number
    496754463338
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass73,540 miles (+11,244)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    73,540 miles
    Test number
    879674963382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,296 miles (+13,741)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,296 miles
    Test number
    148272703488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,555 miles (+10,227)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,555 miles
    Test number
    978190551308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,328 miles (+10,701)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,328 miles
    Test number
    316134711029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,627 miles (+10,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,627 miles
    Test number
    110481049321
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass17,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    17,354 miles
    Test number
    110170558323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 TGN

Does LB55 TGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 TGN is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 TGN?
The MOT on LB55 TGN is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 TGN done?
LB55 TGN was recorded at 132,675 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 6,678 miles a year.
Has LB55 TGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 TGN has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 TGN 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 LB55 TGN find?
LB55 TGN passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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