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BMW 745

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,398 cc

S22 AYOMOT history

S22 AYO is a black petrol BMW 745 first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 210,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
210,494 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S22 AYO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
745
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S22 AYO was last recorded at 210,494 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 2,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,138 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,356 miles
Average per year
9,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,494 miles
  • 2024 – 208,138 miles
  • 2023 – 203,498 miles
  • 2022 – 200,991 miles
  • 2020 – 198,799 miles
  • 2019 – 196,683 miles
  • 2018 – 193,721 miles
  • 2017 – 176,423 miles
  • 2016 – 162,661 miles
  • 2015 – 141,494 miles
  • 2013 – 125,914 miles
  • 2012 – 107,968 miles
  • 2011 – 99,753 miles
  • 2010 – 84,717 miles
  • 2008 – 59,320 miles
  • 2007 – 43,396 miles
  • 2006 – 27,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,494 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides.. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides.. (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear differential corroded..

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,494 miles (+2,356)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    210,494 miles
    Test number
    895340692514
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides.. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides.. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential corroded..

  2. Pass208,138 miles (+1,937)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    208,138 miles
    Test number
    123002593971
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass206,201 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    206,201 miles
    Test number
    779133518309
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail206,177 miles (+2,679)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,177 miles
    Test number
    238958447037
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass203,498 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    203,498 miles
    Test number
    605170800458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail203,493 miles (+2,502)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,493 miles
    Test number
    452600676246
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass200,991 miles (+2,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    200,991 miles
    Test number
    793738486159
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass198,799 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    198,799 miles
    Test number
    384198130454
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail198,799 miles (+2,116)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,799 miles
    Test number
    755663326083
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass196,683 miles (+2,962)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    196,683 miles
    Test number
    174559785236
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass193,721 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    193,721 miles
    Test number
    173002085378
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff corrion

  12. Fail193,720 miles (+17,297)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,720 miles
    Test number
    744785591178
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff corrion

  13. Pass176,423 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    176,423 miles
    Test number
    847757017806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Fail176,423 miles (+13,762)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,423 miles
    Test number
    139349966901
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass162,661 miles (+4,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    162,661 miles
    Test number
    879732491718
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass157,856 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    157,856 miles
    Test number
    395001841065
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED

  17. Fail157,856 miles (+16,362)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,856 miles
    Test number
    221734489066
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR X 2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED

  18. Pass141,494 miles (+15,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    141,494 miles
    Test number
    905106905041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass125,914 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    125,914 miles
    Test number
    547325143354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail125,807 miles (+17,839)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,807 miles
    Test number
    378841043321
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass107,968 miles (+8,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    107,968 miles
    Test number
    308556662214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass99,753 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    99,753 miles
    Test number
    546112361296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail99,649 miles (+14,932)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,649 miles
    Test number
    976156551203
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine management warning light is on,this may be a mot fail at next years test.

  24. Pass84,717 miles (+25,397)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    84,717 miles
    Test number
    294713340278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,320 miles (+15,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,320 miles
    Test number
    351196398207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  26. Pass43,396 miles (+16,311)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,396 miles
    Test number
    324380697251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,085 miles
    Test number
    660917936234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S22 AYO

Does S22 AYO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S22 AYO is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S22 AYO?
The MOT on S22 AYO is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S22 AYO done?
S22 AYO was recorded at 210,494 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 9,465 miles a year.
Has S22 AYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S22 AYO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S22 AYO 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 S22 AYO find?
S22 AYO passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front headlamp cleaning device inoperative; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides.., and 3 more.

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