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BMW 740

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 2,993 cc

LF68 XMRMOT history

LF68 XMR is a black diesel BMW 740 first used on 19 Sept 2018. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 144,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

LF68 XMR black BMW 7 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
144,289 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
16,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF68 XMR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
19 Sept 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF68 XMR was last recorded at 144,289 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 11,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
132,496 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,793 miles
Average per year
16,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,289 miles
  • 2025 – 132,496 miles
  • 2024 – 119,873 miles
  • 2023 – 98,427 miles
  • 2022 – 67,849 miles
  • 2021 – 52,642 miles
  • 2020 – 43,753 miles
  • 2019 – 26,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,289 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 27 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,289 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    144,289 miles
    Test number
    129365581356
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail144,288 miles (+11,792)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,288 miles
    Test number
    655196202112
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass132,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    132,496 miles
    Test number
    886095022835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail132,495 miles (+12,622)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,495 miles
    Test number
    857147759030
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  5. Pass119,873 miles (+21,446)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,873 miles
    Test number
    114120383274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,427 miles (+30,578)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,427 miles
    Test number
    977363657962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,849 miles (+15,207)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,849 miles
    Test number
    871674808388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has side wall damage inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to test
  8. Pass52,642 miles (+8,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    52,642 miles
    Test number
    365361488419
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged still working
  9. Pass43,753 miles (+8,139)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,753 miles
    Test number
    380081484987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,614 miles (+9,489)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    35,614 miles
    Test number
    761286084431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    26,125 miles
    Test number
    635109441421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF68 XMR

Does LF68 XMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF68 XMR is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF68 XMR?
The MOT on LF68 XMR is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF68 XMR done?
LF68 XMR was recorded at 144,289 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 16,972 miles a year.
Has LF68 XMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF68 XMR has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LF68 XMR 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 LF68 XMR find?
LF68 XMR passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, and 1 more.

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