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BMW 730

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

S25 RETMOT history

S25 RET is a black diesel BMW 730 first used on 15 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 147,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
147,636 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 RET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 RET was last recorded at 147,636 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 7,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,843 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,793 miles
Average per year
7,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,636 miles
  • 2025 – 139,843 miles
  • 2024 – 129,647 miles
  • 2023 – 126,350 miles
  • 2022 – 120,545 miles
  • 2021 – 116,331 miles
  • 2019 – 109,862 miles
  • 2018 – 103,903 miles
  • 2017 – 96,182 miles
  • 2016 – 87,547 miles
  • 2015 – 77,060 miles
  • 2014 – 66,136 miles
  • 2013 – 54,963 miles
  • 2012 – 45,745 miles
  • 2011 – 35,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,636 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,636 miles (+7,793)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    147,636 miles
    Test number
    707811304089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,843 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    139,843 miles
    Test number
    813897645908
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail139,843 miles (+10,196)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,843 miles
    Test number
    877584801587
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass129,647 miles (+3,297)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    129,647 miles
    Test number
    871124627635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted
  5. Pass126,350 miles (+5,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,350 miles
    Test number
    761395391334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass120,545 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    120,545 miles
    Test number
    728415870961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Fail120,540 miles (+4,209)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,540 miles
    Test number
    549542988059
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass116,331 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,331 miles
    Test number
    864845892372
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail116,331 miles (+6,469)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,331 miles
    Test number
    206630837094
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass109,862 miles (+5,959)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,862 miles
    Test number
    553485118756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass103,903 miles (+7,721)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,903 miles
    Test number
    681179045720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,182 miles (+8,635)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    96,182 miles
    Test number
    154308650226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,547 miles (+10,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,547 miles
    Test number
    583974216722
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass77,060 miles (+10,924)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,060 miles
    Test number
    135072685173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass66,136 miles (+11,173)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,136 miles
    Test number
    485750394113
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass54,963 miles (+9,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,963 miles
    Test number
    258238473165
    • 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)
  17. Pass45,745 miles (+10,548)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,745 miles
    Test number
    687057772120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,197 miles
    Test number
    185847281149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S25 RET

Does S25 RET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S25 RET is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S25 RET?
The MOT on S25 RET is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S25 RET done?
S25 RET was recorded at 147,636 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 7,701 miles a year.
Has S25 RET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 RET has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S25 RET 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 S25 RET find?
S25 RET passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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