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BMW 740

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 4,398 cc

P511 RYWMOT history

P511 RYW is a black petrol BMW 740 first used on 27 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 172,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
172,121 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P511 RYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
27 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P511 RYW was last recorded at 172,121 miles on 23 May 2025, 897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,224 miles · 10 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
897 miles
Average per year
2,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,121 miles
  • 2023 – 171,224 miles
  • 2022 – 171,198 miles
  • 2021 – 170,878 miles
  • 2020 – 170,736 miles
  • 2019 – 170,725 miles
  • 2016 – 169,704 miles
  • 2015 – 166,587 miles
  • 2014 – 165,015 miles
  • 2013 – 162,703 miles
  • 2012 – 157,912 miles
  • 2011 – 151,326 miles
  • 2010 – 144,099 miles
  • 2009 – 136,652 miles
  • 2007 – 128,690 miles
  • 2006 – 117,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,121 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,121 miles (+897)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    172,121 miles
    Test number
    655204017868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,224 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    171,224 miles
    Test number
    863181544910
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres start to perish (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass171,198 miles (+320)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    171,198 miles
    Test number
    826769844055
    • AdvisoryBoth sides brake disc rusty
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  4. Pass170,878 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    170,878 miles
    Test number
    973106445449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass170,736 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    170,736 miles
    Test number
    381329353717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass170,725 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    170,725 miles
    Test number
    617922585690
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    938200964304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. FailMileage not read3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    134802766791
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    406492809042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

  10. FailMileage not read5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    260879207647
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Lower marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Lower marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass169,704 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    169,704 miles
    Test number
    326952770997
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides on limit (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail169,702 miles (+3,115)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,702 miles
    Test number
    120559829984
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides on limit (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass166,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    166,587 miles
    Test number
    167784595129
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail166,587 miles (+1,572)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,587 miles
    Test number
    888484695176
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass165,015 miles (+2,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    165,015 miles
    Test number
    838246604292
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass162,703 miles (+4,791)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    162,703 miles
    Test number
    535460493184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass157,912 miles (+520)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    157,912 miles
    Test number
    766396812286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSmall cuts in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre
    • NoteWindows tinted

  18. Fail157,392 miles (+6,066)1 dangerous9 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,392 miles
    Test number
    278584112299
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSmall cuts in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre
    • NoteWindows tinted

  19. Pass151,326 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    151,326 miles
    Test number
    186947301234
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBody damage
    • NoteBonnet grille insecure
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread getting low
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge just legal
    • NoteRear tyre treads getting low

  20. Fail151,326 miles (+7,227)2 repaired1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,326 miles
    Test number
    777137601281
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBody damage
    • NoteBonnet grille insecure
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread getting low
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge just legal
    • NoteRear tyre treads getting low

  21. Pass144,099 miles (+154)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    144,099 miles
    Test number
    264389700180
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront grille in poor condition
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteN/s of vehicle damaged

  22. Fail143,945 miles (+7,293)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,945 miles
    Test number
    571443000136
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront grille in poor condition
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteN/s of vehicle damaged

  23. Pass136,652 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    136,652 miles
    Test number
    640251519137
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  24. Fail136,652 miles (+7,962)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,652 miles
    Test number
    482566809118
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  25. Pass128,690 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    128,690 miles
    Test number
    284498397482
    • NoteAdvise adjustment of parking brake cables

  26. Fail128,690 miles (+11,323)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,690 miles
    Test number
    292588497183
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteAdvise adjustment of parking brake cables

  27. Pass117,367 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    117,367 miles
    Test number
    544209476151
    • NoteMirror cover missing o/s

Questions about P511 RYW

Does P511 RYW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P511 RYW expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P511 RYW?
The MOT on P511 RYW expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P511 RYW done?
P511 RYW was recorded at 172,121 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 2,897 miles a year.
Has P511 RYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P511 RYW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on P511 RYW 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 P511 RYW find?
P511 RYW passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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