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BMW 730

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LX55 VRPMOT history

LX55 VRP is a silver diesel BMW 730 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 157,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2024
Mileage
157,773 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VRP
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
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VRP was last recorded at 157,773 miles on 28 Mar 2023, 6,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,694 miles · 26 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
6,079 miles
Average per year
7,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 157,773 miles
  • 2022 – 151,694 miles
  • 2021 – 144,593 miles
  • 2020 – 141,770 miles
  • 2019 – 135,873 miles
  • 2018 – 129,621 miles
  • 2017 – 119,716 miles
  • 2016 – 112,358 miles
  • 2015 – 103,704 miles
  • 2014 – 93,657 miles
  • 2013 – 83,250 miles
  • 2012 – 74,662 miles
  • 2011 – 68,590 miles
  • 2010 – 58,601 miles
  • 2008 – 46,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,773 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass157,773 miles (+6,079)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    157,773 miles
    Test number
    705125767110
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass151,694 miles (+7,101)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    151,694 miles
    Test number
    343340093155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,593 miles (+2,823)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    144,593 miles
    Test number
    836952950948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,770 miles (+5,897)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    141,770 miles
    Test number
    722819847693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,873 miles (+6,252)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    135,873 miles
    Test number
    271045222724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,621 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    129,621 miles
    Test number
    490093861541
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail129,620 miles (+9,904)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,620 miles
    Test number
    658586135746
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass119,716 miles (+7,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    119,716 miles
    Test number
    945723784494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryLow emitter

  9. Pass112,358 miles (+8,654)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    112,358 miles
    Test number
    921600309420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,704 miles (+10,047)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,704 miles
    Test number
    789831425146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,657 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    93,657 miles
    Test number
    325475734121
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail93,657 miles (+10,407)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,657 miles
    Test number
    515345534151
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass83,250 miles (+8)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,250 miles
    Test number
    577514553150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers smear

  14. Fail83,242 miles (+8,580)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,242 miles
    Test number
    958030453166
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers smear

  15. Pass74,662 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,662 miles
    Test number
    866086432122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail74,662 miles (+68)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,662 miles
    Test number
    426933832141
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail74,594 miles (+6,004)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,594 miles
    Test number
    847697812138
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass68,590 miles (+9,989)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,590 miles
    Test number
    727861111176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBridgestone turanza 245 50 r18 100w
    • NoteOsf worn at edges

  19. Pass58,601 miles (+12,476)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,601 miles
    Test number
    252036600163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    46,125 miles
    Test number
    483981058462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 VRP

Does LX55 VRP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 VRP expired on 23 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VRP?
The MOT on LX55 VRP expired on 23 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 VRP done?
LX55 VRP was recorded at 157,773 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2023, an average of 7,820 miles a year.
Has LX55 VRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VRP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LX55 VRP 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 LX55 VRP find?
LX55 VRP passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2023 with 4 minor defects: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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