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BMW 740

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,000 cc

S740 MGMMOT history

S740 MGM is a blue petrol BMW 740 first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
130,985 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S740 MGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S740 MGM was last recorded at 130,985 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,971 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
2,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,985 miles
  • 2025 – 126,805 miles
  • 2024 – 123,951 miles
  • 2020 – 122,040 miles
  • 2018 – 120,240 miles
  • 2017 – 116,493 miles
  • 2016 – 113,637 miles
  • 2015 – 109,521 miles
  • 2014 – 107,677 miles
  • 2013 – 105,600 miles
  • 2012 – 104,964 miles
  • 2011 – 103,074 miles
  • 2010 – 100,358 miles
  • 2009 – 92,100 miles
  • 2008 – 87,586 miles
  • 2007 – 82,088 miles
  • 2006 – 75,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,985 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside park brake effort downRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Fuel pipes corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,985 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    130,985 miles
    Test number
    994104820593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside park brake effort down
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy

  2. Fail130,971 miles (+4,166)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,971 miles
    Test number
    545971907276
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside park brake effort down
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy

  3. Pass126,805 miles (+65)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    126,805 miles
    Test number
    792275109480
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail126,740 miles (+2,789)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,740 miles
    Test number
    806428107044
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass123,951 miles (+1,911)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    123,951 miles
    Test number
    177059042667
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear sills\jacking points

  6. Pass122,040 miles (+1,800)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    122,040 miles
    Test number
    796157177440
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear sills/jacking points
    • AdvisoryFront brakepads low
    • AdvisoryOsr foglamp not working

  7. Pass120,240 miles (+3,747)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    120,240 miles
    Test number
    609320232887
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to jacking points

  8. Pass116,493 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,493 miles
    Test number
    419295630726
    • AdvisoryCentral fuel pipe is heavily corroded no leaks as of time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror glass is burnt orange but still gives a view
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank has a fibre glass repair no leaks but is questionable

  9. Fail116,492 miles (+2,855)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,492 miles
    Test number
    691169923767
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral fuel pipe is heavily corroded no leaks as of time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror glass is burnt orange but still gives a view
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank has a fibre glass repair no leaks but is questionable

  10. Pass113,637 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    113,637 miles
    Test number
    576957523186
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside to nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank repaired
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror deteriorated

  11. Fail113,635 miles (+10)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,635 miles
    Test number
    666408077583
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside to nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank repaired
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror deteriorated

  12. Fail113,625 miles (+4,104)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,625 miles
    Test number
    192767481476
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  13. Pass109,521 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    109,521 miles
    Test number
    129046815237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,677 miles (+2,077)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    107,677 miles
    Test number
    909649534207
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth.front.tyres.have.slight.uneven.shape.to.side.walls.

  15. Pass105,600 miles (+636)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    105,600 miles
    Test number
    699866523264
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  16. Pass104,964 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    104,964 miles
    Test number
    289636512224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Fail104,963 miles (+1,889)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,963 miles
    Test number
    305365512482
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  18. Pass103,074 miles (+2,716)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    103,074 miles
    Test number
    376464131241
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteSteering box has slight fluid seepage

  19. Pass100,358 miles (+8,258)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    100,358 miles
    Test number
    821816830278
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked and slightly deteriorated

  20. Pass92,100 miles (+1)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    92,100 miles
    Test number
    341186919271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked
    • NoteSteering box has slight seepage

  21. Fail92,099 miles (+4,513)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,099 miles
    Test number
    332665219498
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked
    • NoteSteering box has slight seepage

  22. Pass87,586 miles (+5,498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    87,586 miles
    Test number
    921579018200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass82,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    82,088 miles
    Test number
    671541347280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail82,088 miles (+6,672)4 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,088 miles
    Test number
    674735837248
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRelease parking brake is displayed on dash when parking is released

  25. Pass75,416 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    75,416 miles
    Test number
    903051226228
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r tyre tread getting low
    • NoteRear number plate discoloured

Questions about S740 MGM

Does S740 MGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S740 MGM is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S740 MGM?
The MOT on S740 MGM is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S740 MGM done?
S740 MGM was recorded at 130,985 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 2,860 miles a year.
Has S740 MGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S740 MGM has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S740 MGM 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 S740 MGM find?
S740 MGM passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside park brake effort down; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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