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BMW 730

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

S14 HLEMOT history

S14 HLE is a black diesel BMW 730 first used on 27 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 337,165 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2024
Mileage
337,165 km
At MOT on 4 Aug 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,214 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S14 HLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S14 HLE was last recorded at 337,165 km on 4 Aug 2023, 18,829 km more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
318,336 km · 23 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
18,829 km
Average per year
8,214 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 337,165 km
  • 2021 – 318,336 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass337,165 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside and nearside rear tyres worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside front tyre wearing outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front tyre rubbing off on inner and outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass337,165 km
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    337,165 km
    Test number
    255079121646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail337,165 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    337,165 km
    Test number
    147682137001
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working nearside & offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass201,386 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    201,386 miles
    Test number
    738299803148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail201,386 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,386 miles
    Test number
    347255563936
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass318,336 km (+39)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    318,336 km
    Test number
    510700765663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail318,297 km1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    318,297 km
    Test number
    739270412287
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass188,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    188,218 miles
    Test number
    634979436649
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail188,218 miles (+6,326)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,218 miles
    Test number
    357512370436
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass181,892 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    181,892 miles
    Test number
    917785800904
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail181,891 miles (+20,760)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,891 miles
    Test number
    907639989149
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass161,131 miles (+21,555)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    161,131 miles
    Test number
    248177019759
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass139,576 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    139,576 miles
    Test number
    582871935725
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing outer edge

  13. Fail139,572 miles (+1,073)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,572 miles
    Test number
    330359909742
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing outer edge

  14. Pass138,499 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    138,499 miles
    Test number
    890463059725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre rubbing off on inner and outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail138,499 miles (+4,843)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,499 miles
    Test number
    924179298032
    • FailureTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre rubbing off on inner and outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass133,656 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    133,656 miles
    Test number
    296766195423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail133,656 miles (+17,389)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,656 miles
    Test number
    978106295140
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass116,267 miles (+16,129)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    116,267 miles
    Test number
    979187504275
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  19. Pass100,138 miles (+12,413)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    100,138 miles
    Test number
    586057603206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail87,725 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,725 miles
    Test number
    219715672118
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass87,725 miles (+13,383)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    87,725 miles
    Test number
    338515572193
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass74,342 miles (+12,023)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,342 miles
    Test number
    597068431126
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass62,319 miles (+9,465)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,319 miles
    Test number
    561890930193
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  24. Pass52,854 miles (+13,565)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,854 miles
    Test number
    764999029131
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass39,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    39,289 miles
    Test number
    201644848449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S14 HLE

Does S14 HLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S14 HLE expired on 3 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S14 HLE?
The MOT on S14 HLE expired on 3 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S14 HLE done?
S14 HLE was recorded at 337,165 km at its MOT on 4 Aug 2023, an average of 8,214 km a year.
Has S14 HLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S14 HLE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S14 HLE 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 S14 HLE find?
S14 HLE passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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