BMW 750
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 4,799 cc
NSU 981MOT history
NSU 981 is a blue petrol BMW 750 first used on 17 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 163,467 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 163,467 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,771 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- NSU 981
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 750
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 17 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
NSU 981 was last recorded at 163,467 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 163,443 miles · 10 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 24 miles
- Average per year
- 6,771 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,467 miles
- 2022 – 159,614 miles
- 2021 – 156,647 miles
- 2020 – 151,562 miles
- 2017 – 141,503 miles
- 2016 – 132,902 miles
- 2015 – 122,424 miles
- 2014 – 116,116 miles
- 2013 – 108,388 miles
- 2012 – 98,070 miles
- 2011 – 91,122 miles
- 2010 – 73,855 miles
- 2009 – 56,218 miles
- 2008 – 41,612 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,467 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 28 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,467 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 163,467 miles
- Test number
- 392601194034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,443 miles (+3,829)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,443 miles
- Test number
- 476395133124
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass159,614 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 159,614 miles
- Test number
- 189559099737
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE REAR - REAR TOP ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OFFSIDE REAR TOP ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail159,613 miles (+2,966)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,613 miles
- Test number
- 894631905030
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE REAR - REAR TOP ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OFFSIDE REAR TOP ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass156,647 miles (+5,085)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 156,647 miles
- Test number
- 705903670887
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass151,562 miles (+10,059)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 151,562 miles
- Test number
- 130193604155
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass141,503 miles (+8,601)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 141,503 miles
- Test number
- 726321988231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,902 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 132,902 miles
- Test number
- 224487630422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,902 miles (+10,478)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,902 miles
- Test number
- 650626975321
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most control arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass122,424 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 122,424 miles
- Test number
- 425408785171
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail122,423 miles (+6,307)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,423 miles
- Test number
- 295217085452
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass116,116 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 116,116 miles
- Test number
- 617452224331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,116 miles (+7,728)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,116 miles
- Test number
- 417475914426
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass108,388 miles (+10,318)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 108,388 miles
- Test number
- 379864183294
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass98,070 miles (+6,948)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 98,070 miles
- Test number
- 378563982225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,122 miles (+17,267)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 91,122 miles
- Test number
- 306296531452
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass73,855 miles (+17,637)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 73,855 miles
- Test number
- 334675340283
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass56,218 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 56,218 miles
- Test number
- 142130139206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,218 miles (+14,606)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,218 miles
- Test number
- 343230139444
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,612 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 41,612 miles
- Test number
- 942491348240
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about NSU 981
- What vehicle is registration NSU 981 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show NSU 981 on a blue petrol BMW 750 first used on 17 Jun 2005. 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 NSU 981 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NSU 981 is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on NSU 981?
- The MOT on NSU 981 is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has NSU 981 done?
- NSU 981 was recorded at 163,467 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 6,771 miles a year.
- Has NSU 981 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. NSU 981 has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on NSU 981 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 NSU 981 find?
- NSU 981 passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.