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BMW 745

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,398 cc

S26 ULYMOT history

S26 ULY is a black petrol BMW 745 first used on 15 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 94,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
94,884 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 ULY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
745
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 ULY was last recorded at 94,884 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,877 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,884 miles
  • 2024 – 89,004 miles
  • 2023 – 88,089 miles
  • 2022 – 85,317 miles
  • 2021 – 82,298 miles
  • 2020 – 79,556 miles
  • 2019 – 75,531 miles
  • 2018 – 71,609 miles
  • 2016 – 70,347 miles
  • 2015 – 64,803 miles
  • 2014 – 61,683 miles
  • 2013 – 58,214 miles
  • 2012 – 53,901 miles
  • 2011 – 52,930 miles
  • 2010 – 51,188 miles
  • 2009 – 47,839 miles
  • 2008 – 42,880 miles
  • 2007 – 35,014 miles
  • 2006 – 28,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,884 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coolant leak signs of antifreeze around engine.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,884 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    94,884 miles
    Test number
    958885898598
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,877 miles (+5,873)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,877 miles
    Test number
    698467463977
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,004 miles (+915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,004 miles
    Test number
    615477937902
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,089 miles (+2,772)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    88,089 miles
    Test number
    910096905276
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,317 miles (+3,019)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,317 miles
    Test number
    425059389292
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass82,298 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,298 miles
    Test number
    825532685781
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail82,298 miles (+2,742)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,298 miles
    Test number
    529570497785
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Arm - Outer Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm - Outer Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,556 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,556 miles
    Test number
    904252875703
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak signs of antifreeze around engine.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered.

  9. Fail79,540 miles (+4,009)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,540 miles
    Test number
    586610341891
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine under vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak signs of antifreeze around engine.
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered.

  10. Pass75,531 miles (+3,922)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    75,531 miles
    Test number
    709201867464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,609 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,609 miles
    Test number
    392583699389
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail71,608 miles (+1,261)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,608 miles
    Test number
    610840398207
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass70,347 miles (+5,544)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,347 miles
    Test number
    706392793778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,803 miles (+3,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,803 miles
    Test number
    343997825033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass61,683 miles (+3,469)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,683 miles
    Test number
    387650714393
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass58,214 miles (+50)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,214 miles
    Test number
    968557313375
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail58,164 miles (+4,263)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,164 miles
    Test number
    985929883249
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass53,901 miles (+971)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,901 miles
    Test number
    246375782240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNot all brake pipes visable

  19. Pass52,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    52,930 miles
    Test number
    395542591403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,926 miles (+1,738)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,926 miles
    Test number
    218252191221
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass51,188 miles (+3,349)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,188 miles
    Test number
    392763190444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,839 miles (+4,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,839 miles
    Test number
    173292699219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass42,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,880 miles
    Test number
    644550698267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,875 miles (+7,861)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,875 miles
    Test number
    994310998200
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  25. Pass35,014 miles (+6,251)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    35,014 miles
    Test number
    351578487453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,763 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,763 miles
    Test number
    301643896231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,762 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,762 miles
    Test number
    661622596216
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S26 ULY

Does S26 ULY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S26 ULY expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S26 ULY?
The MOT on S26 ULY expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S26 ULY done?
S26 ULY was recorded at 94,884 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 3,510 miles a year.
Has S26 ULY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 ULY has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S26 ULY 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 S26 ULY find?
S26 ULY passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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