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BMW 745

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 4,398 cc

LD53 YZGMOT history

LD53 YZG is a grey petrol BMW 745 first used on 25 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 171,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2024
Mileage
171,239 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 YZG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
745
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD53 YZG was last recorded at 171,239 miles on 5 Oct 2024, 5,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,912 miles · 4 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5,327 miles
Average per year
5,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 171,239 miles
  • 2023 – 165,912 miles
  • 2022 – 162,610 miles
  • 2021 – 157,789 miles
  • 2020 – 155,363 miles
  • 2018 – 148,251 miles
  • 2017 – 142,243 miles
  • 2016 – 132,534 miles
  • 2015 – 124,078 miles
  • 2014 – 120,865 miles
  • 2013 – 113,693 miles
  • 2012 – 110,601 miles
  • 2011 – 106,289 miles
  • 2010 – 100,572 miles
  • 2008 – 87,305 miles
  • 2007 – 70,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail171,239 miles
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Brake warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail171,239 miles (+5,327)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,239 miles
    Test number
    287517268774
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass165,912 miles (+3,302)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    165,912 miles
    Test number
    277174753416
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,610 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    162,610 miles
    Test number
    347560713523
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail162,581 miles (+4,792)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,581 miles
    Test number
    598000989288
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass157,789 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    157,789 miles
    Test number
    264483629882
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail157,780 miles (+2,417)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,780 miles
    Test number
    132712941264
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass155,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    155,363 miles
    Test number
    276914420517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail155,363 miles (+7,112)3 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,363 miles
    Test number
    529464668675
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass148,251 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    148,251 miles
    Test number
    804514498216
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe corroded

  10. Fail148,248 miles (+6,005)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,248 miles
    Test number
    329460636430
    • MajorFront Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass142,243 miles (+9,709)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    142,243 miles
    Test number
    265596159880
    • AdvisoryFluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated above rear axle (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake warning wire snapped
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  12. Pass132,534 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    132,534 miles
    Test number
    934189644723
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake flexible hose slightly twisted on lock

  13. Fail132,534 miles (+39)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,534 miles
    Test number
    937504897251
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint nut loose (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake flexible hose slightly twisted on lock

  14. Fail132,495 miles (+2)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,495 miles
    Test number
    916203108888
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  15. Fail132,493 miles (+8,415)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,493 miles
    Test number
    406094741548
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  16. Pass124,078 miles (+3,213)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    124,078 miles
    Test number
    416248675054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in ns and os rear wishbone arms

  17. Fail120,865 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,865 miles
    Test number
    356514284019
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass120,865 miles (+7,172)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    120,865 miles
    Test number
    826344584053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass113,693 miles (+3,092)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    113,693 miles
    Test number
    589972933054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass110,601 miles (+4,312)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    110,601 miles
    Test number
    247704932068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass106,289 miles (+5,717)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    106,289 miles
    Test number
    715122831082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass100,572 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    100,572 miles
    Test number
    153530120471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail100,560 miles (+13,255)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,560 miles
    Test number
    660928100075
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass87,305 miles (+16,452)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    87,305 miles
    Test number
    892067958129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    70,853 miles
    Test number
    194313057078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail70,852 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,852 miles
    Test number
    172253657488
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LD53 YZG

Does LD53 YZG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 YZG expired on 4 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 YZG?
The MOT on LD53 YZG expired on 4 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 YZG done?
LD53 YZG was recorded at 171,239 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2024, an average of 5,698 miles a year.
Has LD53 YZG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 YZG has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 YZG 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 LD53 YZG find?
LD53 YZG failed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2024 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: horn not working; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear; oil leaking excessively from engine, and 4 more.

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