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BMW 730

Silver · Petrol · 1995 · 2,997 cc

MJL 52MOT history

MJL 52 is a silver petrol BMW 730 first used on 11 Aug 1995. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 152,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
152,719 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MJL 52
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
11 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MJL 52 was last recorded at 152,719 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,009 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
710 miles
Average per year
2,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,719 miles
  • 2025 – 152,009 miles
  • 2024 – 150,329 miles
  • 2023 – 149,174 miles
  • 2022 – 147,244 miles
  • 2021 – 144,165 miles
  • 2020 – 141,645 miles
  • 2019 – 139,981 miles
  • 2018 – 136,875 miles
  • 2017 – 134,519 miles
  • 2016 – 132,245 miles
  • 2015 – 130,303 miles
  • 2014 – 127,629 miles
  • 2013 – 124,950 miles
  • 2012 – 122,988 miles
  • 2011 – 120,395 miles
  • 2010 – 118,307 miles
  • 2009 – 116,201 miles
  • 2008 – 111,341 miles
  • 2007 – 101,952 miles
  • 2006 – 96,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,719 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated FRONT - BACK (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TRACK CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,719 miles (+710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    152,719 miles
    Test number
    478841955032
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated FRONT - BACK (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TRACK CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass152,009 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    152,009 miles
    Test number
    601967380369
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake cable showing signs of detteriation
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Fail152,008 miles (+1,679)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,008 miles
    Test number
    594901675471
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake cable showing signs of detteriation
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  4. Pass150,329 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    150,329 miles
    Test number
    945939753345
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  5. Fail150,329 miles (+1,155)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,329 miles
    Test number
    652951330866
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Pass149,174 miles (+131)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    149,174 miles
    Test number
    170539450794
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  7. Fail149,043 miles (+1,799)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,043 miles
    Test number
    823805666349
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  8. Pass147,244 miles (+3,079)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    147,244 miles
    Test number
    172510106937
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass144,165 miles (+17)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,165 miles
    Test number
    945233394866
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (Jacking piont) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail144,148 miles (+2,503)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,148 miles
    Test number
    897770337360
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (Jacking piont) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass141,645 miles (+1,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    141,645 miles
    Test number
    570806984537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Pass139,981 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,981 miles
    Test number
    625854053819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail139,942 miles (+3,067)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,942 miles
    Test number
    698882811375
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass136,875 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    136,875 miles
    Test number
    522974667675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass134,519 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    134,519 miles
    Test number
    316834296084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass132,245 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    132,245 miles
    Test number
    811824098636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass130,303 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    130,303 miles
    Test number
    327282904403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail130,220 miles (+2,591)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,220 miles
    Test number
    287232223201
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass127,629 miles (+2,679)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    127,629 miles
    Test number
    286696564226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass124,950 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    124,950 miles
    Test number
    916896273261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass122,988 miles (+2,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    122,988 miles
    Test number
    166652582234
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  22. Pass120,395 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    120,395 miles
    Test number
    395906561475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass118,307 miles (+2,106)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    118,307 miles
    Test number
    233488870252
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass116,201 miles (+4,860)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    116,201 miles
    Test number
    793878989262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass111,341 miles (+4,933)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    111,341 miles
    Test number
    192121708337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass106,408 miles (+4,456)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    106,408 miles
    Test number
    444142408072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass101,952 miles (+5,505)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    101,952 miles
    Test number
    144576827075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass96,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    96,447 miles
    Test number
    720331426064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail96,447 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,447 miles
    Test number
    232300426048
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about MJL 52

What vehicle is registration MJL 52 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MJL 52 on a silver petrol BMW 730 first used on 11 Aug 1995. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MJL 52 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MJL 52 is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on MJL 52?
The MOT on MJL 52 is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MJL 52 done?
MJL 52 was recorded at 152,719 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 2,722 miles a year.
Has MJL 52 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MJL 52 has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on MJL 52 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 MJL 52 find?
MJL 52 passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: fuel hose deteriorated front - back; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm; oil leak, but not excessive.

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