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BMW 730

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LR05 YLMMOT history

LR05 YLM is a blue diesel BMW 730 first used on 21 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 152,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2025
Mileage
152,993 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 YLM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 YLM was last recorded at 152,993 miles on 16 Jan 2024, 4,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,022 miles · 8 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
4,971 miles
Average per year
7,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,993 miles
  • 2022 – 148,022 miles
  • 2021 – 142,018 miles
  • 2020 – 133,345 miles
  • 2019 – 123,182 miles
  • 2018 – 112,399 miles
  • 2017 – 104,068 miles
  • 2016 – 96,964 miles
  • 2015 – 89,291 miles
  • 2014 – 78,590 miles
  • 2013 – 67,627 miles
  • 2012 – 61,876 miles
  • 2011 – 57,894 miles
  • 2010 – 51,612 miles
  • 2009 – 45,216 miles
  • 2008 – 36,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,993 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

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 Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,993 miles (+4,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    152,993 miles
    Test number
    868547744283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass148,022 miles (+6,004)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    148,022 miles
    Test number
    398925371751
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded in various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm change asap ! (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass142,018 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    142,018 miles
    Test number
    202614363292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail142,013 miles (+8,668)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,013 miles
    Test number
    577604239610
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass133,345 miles (+10,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,345 miles
    Test number
    341251704360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,182 miles (+10,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,182 miles
    Test number
    918200775586
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  7. Pass112,399 miles (+8,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,399 miles
    Test number
    119556537288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass104,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,068 miles
    Test number
    549336166405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail104,068 miles (+7,104)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,068 miles
    Test number
    322173833620
    • FailureFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended n/s & o/s front lower arm front bushes (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  10. Pass96,964 miles (+7,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,964 miles
    Test number
    319284971842
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass89,291 miles (+10,701)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,291 miles
    Test number
    606010625156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,590 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,590 miles
    Test number
    708638224149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,585 miles (+10,958)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,585 miles
    Test number
    456891324156
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass67,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,627 miles
    Test number
    368933613123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,627 miles (+5,751)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,627 miles
    Test number
    846903913148
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass61,876 miles (+3,982)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,876 miles
    Test number
    818619542178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,894 miles (+6,282)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,894 miles
    Test number
    235853431440
    • NoteNail in tread area of n/s front tyre

  18. Pass51,612 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,612 miles
    Test number
    342521140158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  19. Fail51,612 miles (+6,396)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,612 miles
    Test number
    243119430157
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre slight cracking in between tread
    • NoteNearside front tyre wear to both edges

  20. Pass45,216 miles (+8,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,216 miles
    Test number
    581869559248
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass36,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,730 miles
    Test number
    271219068231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 YLM

Does LR05 YLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 YLM expired on 15 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 YLM?
The MOT on LR05 YLM expired on 15 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 YLM done?
LR05 YLM was recorded at 152,993 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2024, an average of 7,595 miles a year.
Has LR05 YLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 YLM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LR05 YLM 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 LR05 YLM find?
LR05 YLM passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit.

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