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BMW 730

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

S17 AMVMOT history

S17 AMV is a blue diesel BMW 730 first used on 19 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 199,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2024
Mileage
199,637 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 AMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 AMV was last recorded at 199,637 miles on 7 Sept 2023, 4,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,344 miles · 15 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
4,293 miles
Average per year
9,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 199,637 miles
  • 2022 – 195,344 miles
  • 2020 – 194,601 miles
  • 2019 – 177,746 miles
  • 2018 – 164,784 miles
  • 2017 – 157,484 miles
  • 2016 – 151,647 miles
  • 2014 – 141,250 miles
  • 2013 – 138,340 miles
  • 2012 – 132,952 miles
  • 2011 – 125,950 miles
  • 2010 – 109,183 miles
  • 2009 – 88,793 miles
  • 2008 – 65,054 miles
  • 2007 – 46,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,637 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,637 miles (+4,293)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    199,637 miles
    Test number
    266103882965
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass195,344 miles (+743)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    195,344 miles
    Test number
    409010902591
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass194,601 miles (+16,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    194,601 miles
    Test number
    691360973657
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass177,746 miles (+12,962)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    177,746 miles
    Test number
    485664674633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass164,784 miles (+7,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    164,784 miles
    Test number
    924169594890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass157,484 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    157,484 miles
    Test number
    624700835380
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  7. Fail157,481 miles (+5,834)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,481 miles
    Test number
    153768451370
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Pass151,647 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    151,647 miles
    Test number
    268574489238
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail151,647 miles (+10,397)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,647 miles
    Test number
    823074481654
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass141,250 miles (+2,910)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    141,250 miles
    Test number
    446377204375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,340 miles (+5,388)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    138,340 miles
    Test number
    459988103382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    132,952 miles
    Test number
    407433602478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail132,952 miles (+7,002)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,952 miles
    Test number
    347863702325
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass125,950 miles (+31)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    125,950 miles
    Test number
    456480001303
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail125,919 miles (+7,062)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,919 miles
    Test number
    675387881276
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass118,857 miles (+9,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    118,857 miles
    Test number
    349224021155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass109,183 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    109,183 miles
    Test number
    980074580205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail109,151 miles (+8,779)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,151 miles
    Test number
    670571080224
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass100,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    100,372 miles
    Test number
    210491910478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail100,372 miles (+11,579)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,372 miles
    Test number
    283209800136
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass88,793 miles (+7,191)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    88,793 miles
    Test number
    230567689202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,602 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    81,602 miles
    Test number
    570471429009
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail81,602 miles (+16,548)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,602 miles
    Test number
    483330829080
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass65,054 miles (+18,318)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    65,054 miles
    Test number
    752478128004
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder trays fitted making it hard to carry out a full inspection of the underside of the vehicle
    • NoteWheel rims are scored

  25. Pass46,736 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,736 miles
    Test number
    931906617004
    • NoteUnderside of the vehicle is covered by a plastic cover

Questions about S17 AMV

Does S17 AMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S17 AMV expired on 6 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S17 AMV?
The MOT on S17 AMV expired on 6 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S17 AMV done?
S17 AMV was recorded at 199,637 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2023, an average of 9,188 miles a year.
Has S17 AMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 AMV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2017.
Has the mileage on S17 AMV 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 S17 AMV find?
S17 AMV passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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