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BMW 730

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

LL08 ZWUMOT history

LL08 ZWU is a black diesel BMW 730 first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 96,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
96,147 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 ZWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 ZWU was last recorded at 96,147 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 2,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,612 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,535 miles
Average per year
4,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,147 miles
  • 2024 – 93,612 miles
  • 2023 – 87,438 miles
  • 2022 – 85,055 miles
  • 2021 – 83,534 miles
  • 2020 – 82,438 miles
  • 2019 – 77,075 miles
  • 2018 – 72,138 miles
  • 2017 – 68,472 miles
  • 2016 – 62,548 miles
  • 2015 – 56,858 miles
  • 2014 – 52,666 miles
  • 2013 – 48,085 miles
  • 2012 – 43,095 miles
  • 2011 – 36,330 miles
  • 2010 – 30,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,147 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryUnder Tray Fitted Front to Rear

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front has slight cut in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,147 miles (+2,535)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    96,147 miles
    Test number
    705312809591
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray Fitted Front to Rear

  2. Pass93,612 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,612 miles
    Test number
    634216830191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail93,507 miles (+6,069)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,507 miles
    Test number
    809366941288
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Mirror glass. (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering.

  4. Pass87,438 miles (+1,278)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    87,438 miles
    Test number
    661403943350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,160 miles (+1,105)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,160 miles
    Test number
    257343174626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,055 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,055 miles
    Test number
    697658668090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,053 miles (+1,519)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,053 miles
    Test number
    364274705398
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,534 miles (+1,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,534 miles
    Test number
    535493095359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass82,438 miles (+5,363)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,438 miles
    Test number
    763330583080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,075 miles
    Test number
    455560890370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,075 miles (+4,937)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,075 miles
    Test number
    465357099211
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass72,138 miles (+3,666)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,138 miles
    Test number
    286648348991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,472 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,472 miles
    Test number
    372567022789
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  14. Fail68,472 miles (+5,924)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,472 miles
    Test number
    613755844508
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  15. Pass62,548 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,548 miles
    Test number
    412337462183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front has slight cut in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail62,543 miles (+5,685)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,543 miles
    Test number
    219309786902
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front has slight cut in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass56,858 miles (+4,192)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,858 miles
    Test number
    569792225225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,666 miles (+4,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,666 miles
    Test number
    107063614279
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass48,085 miles (+4,990)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,085 miles
    Test number
    478153303271
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass43,095 miles (+6,765)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,095 miles
    Test number
    308253212424
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/rear wheel arch damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass36,330 miles (+5,706)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,330 miles
    Test number
    829987821202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass30,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,624 miles
    Test number
    582943660216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 ZWU

Does LL08 ZWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 ZWU is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL08 ZWU?
The MOT on LL08 ZWU is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 ZWU done?
LL08 ZWU was recorded at 96,147 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 4,300 miles a year.
Has LL08 ZWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 ZWU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LL08 ZWU 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 LL08 ZWU find?
LL08 ZWU passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; under tray fitted front to rear.

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