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BMW 730

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,993 cc

S44 RGWMOT history

S44 RGW is a blue diesel BMW 730 first used on 23 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 305,288 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2025
Mileage
305,288 km
At MOT on 29 Sept 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 RGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 RGW was last recorded at 305,288 km on 29 Sept 2024.

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 305,288 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass305,288 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass305,288 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    305,288 km
    Test number
    381398074661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail305,288 km1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    305,288 km
    Test number
    243048497458
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass182,822 miles (+14,474)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    182,822 miles
    Test number
    954002790473
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass168,348 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    168,348 miles
    Test number
    488325515025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated AND REAR ALL 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail168,348 miles (+6,329)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,348 miles
    Test number
    998200738785
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated AND REAR ALL 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass162,019 miles (+642)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    162,019 miles
    Test number
    951088275445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen minor chip

  7. Pass161,377 miles (+606)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    161,377 miles
    Test number
    968221751999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen wiper blade ineffective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (back to front) (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen wiper blade ineffective
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTransmission fluid leak

  8. Pass160,771 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    160,771 miles
    Test number
    908527805444
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail160,771 miles (+8,616)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,771 miles
    Test number
    851285592702
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear most facing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass152,155 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    152,155 miles
    Test number
    758213525260
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail152,155 miles (+1,848)3 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,155 miles
    Test number
    848283625291
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass150,307 miles (+7,103)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    150,307 miles
    Test number
    387148144442
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have uneven wearing on inner edges
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has uneven wear on edges

  13. Pass143,204 miles (+8,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    143,204 miles
    Test number
    368987313367
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass134,563 miles (+9,704)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    134,563 miles
    Test number
    679769803036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass124,859 miles (+11,057)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    124,859 miles
    Test number
    477294102000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,802 miles (+12,212)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    113,802 miles
    Test number
    283824550340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,590 miles (+11,783)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    101,590 miles
    Test number
    400121959300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,807 miles (+11,016)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    89,807 miles
    Test number
    453045109038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,791 miles (+10,555)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    78,791 miles
    Test number
    734167418003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,236 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    68,236 miles
    Test number
    833403586224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 4mm (245/45/19y)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm (275/40/19y)

Questions about S44 RGW

Does S44 RGW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S44 RGW expired on 28 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S44 RGW?
The MOT on S44 RGW expired on 28 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S44 RGW done?
S44 RGW was recorded at 305,288 km at its MOT on 29 Sept 2024.
Has S44 RGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 RGW has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S44 RGW 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 S44 RGW find?
S44 RGW passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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