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BMW 750

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 5,379 cc

S20 EMLMOT history

S20 EML is a blue petrol BMW 750 first used on 1 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 68,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
68,741 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 EML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
750
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,379 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 EML was last recorded at 68,741 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Feb 2009: 45,013 miles, lower than 45,662 miles on 26 Feb 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
68,192 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
549 miles
Average per year
1,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,741 miles
  • 2025 – 68,192 miles
  • 2024 – 66,373 miles
  • 2023 – 66,018 miles
  • 2022 – 65,727 miles
  • 2021 – 65,242 miles
  • 2020 – 64,769 miles
  • 2019 – 64,141 miles
  • 2018 – 63,402 miles
  • 2017 – 62,610 miles
  • 2016 – 61,775 miles
  • 2015 – 60,364 miles
  • 2014 – 58,412 miles
  • 2013 – 57,191 miles
  • 2012 – 55,861 miles
  • 2011 – 53,666 miles
  • 2010 – 50,302 miles
  • 2009 – 45,013 miles
  • 2008 – 45,662 miles
  • 2007 – 43,595 miles
  • 2006 – 41,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,741 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass68,741 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    68,741 miles
    Test number
    725632134696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,192 miles (+1,819)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    68,192 miles
    Test number
    685068044625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,373 miles (+355)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    66,373 miles
    Test number
    731102807092
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass66,018 miles (+291)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,018 miles
    Test number
    940102046637
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror oil-filled glass poor condition (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass65,727 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,727 miles
    Test number
    927762643129
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail65,727 miles (+485)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,727 miles
    Test number
    384391941008
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass65,242 miles (+473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,242 miles
    Test number
    389354678038
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass64,769 miles (+628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,769 miles
    Test number
    101997853113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear/outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,141 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,141 miles
    Test number
    994073294104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer suspension arm/link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail64,141 miles (+739)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,141 miles
    Test number
    786325220209
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer suspension arm/link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass63,402 miles (+792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,402 miles
    Test number
    768924204440
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass62,610 miles (+835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,610 miles
    Test number
    150887271986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted over nearside and offside outer sill

  13. Pass61,775 miles (+1,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,775 miles
    Test number
    279568852701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass60,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,364 miles
    Test number
    398576885032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,364 miles (+1,952)2 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,364 miles
    Test number
    158163585484
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass58,412 miles (+1,221)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,412 miles
    Test number
    777098344070
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edges
    • NotePlastic cover sills fitted to nearside and offside

  17. Pass57,191 miles (+1,330)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,191 miles
    Test number
    258782453095
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NotePlastic cover sills fitted to nearside and offside

  18. Pass55,861 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,861 miles
    Test number
    267846742022
    • NoteNearside and offside plastic cover sills fitted
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyre worn on inner edges

  19. Fail55,859 miles (+2,193)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,859 miles
    Test number
    985540042061
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside and offside plastic cover sills fitted
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyre worn on inner edges

  20. Pass53,666 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,666 miles
    Test number
    578675951085
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edges

  21. Fail53,666 miles (+3,364)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,666 miles
    Test number
    635238441095
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edges

  22. Pass50,302 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,302 miles
    Test number
    271602260057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail50,300 miles (+5,287)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,300 miles
    Test number
    634731060028
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass45,013 miles (-649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,013 miles
    Test number
    453305459020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass45,662 miles (+2,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,662 miles
    Test number
    951917258012
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass43,595 miles (+1,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    43,595 miles
    Test number
    500528257071
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass41,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,674 miles
    Test number
    163158256074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 EML

Does S20 EML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 EML is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 EML?
The MOT on S20 EML is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 EML done?
S20 EML was recorded at 68,741 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 1,329 miles a year.
Has S20 EML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 EML has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S20 EML ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S20 EML find?
S20 EML passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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