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BMW 730

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

LP61 BVRMOT history

LP61 BVR is a black diesel BMW 730 first used on 7 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 76,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

LP61 BVR black BMW 7 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 7 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
76,545 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 BVR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 BVR was last recorded at 76,545 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 3,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,508 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,037 miles
Average per year
4,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,545 miles
  • 2025 – 73,508 miles
  • 2024 – 72,657 miles
  • 2023 – 59,523 miles
  • 2022 – 50,637 miles
  • 2021 – 47,436 miles
  • 2020 – 44,898 miles
  • 2019 – 35,019 miles
  • 2018 – 34,370 miles
  • 2017 – 28,616 miles
  • 2016 – 26,577 miles
  • 2015 – 24,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,545 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,545 miles (+3,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    76,545 miles
    Test number
    268245918915
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,508 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    73,508 miles
    Test number
    873904631210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    72,657 miles
    Test number
    988559913078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail72,657 miles (+5,216)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,657 miles
    Test number
    673877014522
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm with shocker bolted to it (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm with shocker bolted to it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,441 miles (+7,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,441 miles
    Test number
    610615755231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass59,523 miles (+8,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    59,523 miles
    Test number
    726314903999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass50,637 miles (+3,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    50,637 miles
    Test number
    267825002714
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass47,436 miles (+2,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    47,436 miles
    Test number
    754238720998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass44,898 miles (+9,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,898 miles
    Test number
    753154262496
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm with shocker on. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass35,019 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    35,019 miles
    Test number
    287783710858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    34,370 miles
    Test number
    168140834445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,370 miles (+2,645)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,370 miles
    Test number
    163029242830
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass31,725 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,725 miles
    Test number
    304786720113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail31,684 miles (+3,068)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,684 miles
    Test number
    677134306001
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass28,616 miles (+2,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    28,616 miles
    Test number
    225572309007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge 275 35r20 r/flat
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  16. Pass26,577 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,577 miles
    Test number
    878444338849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,619 miles
    Test number
    308288165089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 BVR

Does LP61 BVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 BVR is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 BVR?
The MOT on LP61 BVR is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 BVR done?
LP61 BVR was recorded at 76,545 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 4,512 miles a year.
Has LP61 BVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 BVR has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LP61 BVR 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 LP61 BVR find?
LP61 BVR passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.

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