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BMW 730

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LR55 BPYMOT history

LR55 BPY is a silver diesel BMW 730 first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 185,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
185,855 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 BPY was last recorded at 185,855 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 37,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,529 miles · 11 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
37,326 miles
Average per year
8,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,855 miles
  • 2022 – 148,529 miles
  • 2021 – 140,847 miles
  • 2020 – 135,149 miles
  • 2019 – 130,311 miles
  • 2018 – 124,032 miles
  • 2017 – 116,034 miles
  • 2016 – 108,046 miles
  • 2015 – 103,081 miles
  • 2014 – 101,839 miles
  • 2013 – 100,348 miles
  • 2012 – 94,158 miles
  • 2011 – 82,836 miles
  • 2010 – 71,339 miles
  • 2009 – 56,339 miles
  • 2008 – 40,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,855 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner light cluster slight damage
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side inner wishbone (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass185,855 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    185,855 miles
    Test number
    998481339680
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner light cluster slight damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side inner wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass275,716 km (+27,254)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    275,716 km
    Test number
    218287125743
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass248,462 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    248,462 km
    Test number
    125147538327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass148,529 miles (+7,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,529 miles
    Test number
    118293181192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    140,847 miles
    Test number
    565862212175
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail140,847 miles (+5,698)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,847 miles
    Test number
    331396949867
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass135,149 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,149 miles
    Test number
    968694264086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail135,146 miles (+4,835)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,146 miles
    Test number
    505891205722
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass130,311 miles (+6,279)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,311 miles
    Test number
    960513191755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,032 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    124,032 miles
    Test number
    708340343521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail123,995 miles (+24)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,995 miles
    Test number
    806173940882
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  12. Fail123,971 miles (+7,937)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,971 miles
    Test number
    192369299066
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass116,034 miles (+7,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,034 miles
    Test number
    505059182836
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass108,046 miles (+4,965)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    108,046 miles
    Test number
    972118662084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass103,081 miles (+1,242)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    103,081 miles
    Test number
    516352495183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

  16. Pass101,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    101,839 miles
    Test number
    338840694164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail101,839 miles (+1,491)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,839 miles
    Test number
    126389284102
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass100,348 miles (+6,190)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    100,348 miles
    Test number
    316433953399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,158 miles (+11,322)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,158 miles
    Test number
    597572792225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,836 miles (+334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    82,836 miles
    Test number
    439651771296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail82,502 miles (+11,163)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,502 miles
    Test number
    349064761471
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass71,339 miles (+15,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,339 miles
    Test number
    391023070478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass56,339 miles (+16,085)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    56,339 miles
    Test number
    291797189238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,254 miles
    Test number
    823619968286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 BPY

Does LR55 BPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 BPY is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BPY?
The MOT on LR55 BPY is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 BPY done?
LR55 BPY was recorded at 185,855 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 8,160 miles a year.
Has LR55 BPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BPY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 BPY 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 LR55 BPY find?
LR55 BPY passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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