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BMW 730

Beige · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LP55 MOSMOT history

LP55 MOS is a beige diesel BMW 730 first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 128,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
128,054 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP55 MOS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP55 MOS was last recorded at 128,054 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,054 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,054 miles
  • 2024 – 122,493 miles
  • 2023 – 112,890 miles
  • 2022 – 108,450 miles
  • 2021 – 103,969 miles
  • 2020 – 102,028 miles
  • 2019 – 99,631 miles
  • 2017 – 99,460 miles
  • 2016 – 92,776 miles
  • 2015 – 83,618 miles
  • 2012 – 79,354 miles
  • 2011 – 72,081 miles
  • 2010 – 60,506 miles
  • 2008 – 43,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,054 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    128,054 miles
    Test number
    750558161222
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail128,054 miles (+5,561)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,054 miles
    Test number
    197627774619
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,493 miles (+9,603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,493 miles
    Test number
    987284357786
    • 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))

  4. Pass112,890 miles (+4,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    112,890 miles
    Test number
    431368758153
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,450 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    108,450 miles
    Test number
    487433287668
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre 2.5mm

  6. Fail108,446 miles (+4,477)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,446 miles
    Test number
    256144231585
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated with oil (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    103,969 miles
    Test number
    708527446607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,969 miles (+1,941)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,969 miles
    Test number
    179117344076
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass102,028 miles (+2,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    102,028 miles
    Test number
    921516809281
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear. from rear calipers. (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass99,631 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    99,631 miles
    Test number
    469205523057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,460 miles (+6,684)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,460 miles
    Test number
    961271519944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,776 miles (+9,158)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,776 miles
    Test number
    782622158779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,618 miles (+4,264)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    83,618 miles
    Test number
    617339115268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,354 miles
    Test number
    239765962450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,354 miles (+7,273)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,354 miles
    Test number
    297994762454
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass72,081 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,081 miles
    Test number
    779515661139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,079 miles (+11,573)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,079 miles
    Test number
    219568251450
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass60,506 miles (+16,534)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    60,506 miles
    Test number
    262381740441
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteWIPERS BIT SMEERING .

  19. Pass43,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    43,972 miles
    Test number
    802601858330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP55 MOS

Does LP55 MOS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP55 MOS expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP55 MOS?
The MOT on LP55 MOS expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP55 MOS done?
LP55 MOS was recorded at 128,054 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 5,036 miles a year.
Has LP55 MOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP55 MOS has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LP55 MOS 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 LP55 MOS find?
LP55 MOS passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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