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BMW R Series

Cream · Petrol · 1998 · 1,171 cc

S749 LRUMOT history

S749 LRU is a cream petrol BMW R Series first used on 15 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 24,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
24,824 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S749 LRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,171 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S749 LRU was last recorded at 24,824 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Nov 2018: 1,967 miles, lower than 19,446 miles on 16 Mar 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
24,062 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
762 miles
Average per year
411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 24,824 miles
  • 2025 – 24,062 miles
  • 2024 – 23,100 miles
  • 2023 – 22,251 miles
  • 2022 – 21,273 miles
  • 2021 – 20,113 miles
  • 2018 – 1,967 miles
  • 2015 – 19,446 miles
  • 2014 – 18,711 miles
  • 2013 – 17,685 miles
  • 2011 – 17,680 miles
  • 2010 – 17,642 miles
  • 2009 – 17,486 miles
  • 2008 – 17,344 miles
  • 2006 – 16,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,824 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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.

  • Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass24,824 miles (+762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    24,824 miles
    Test number
    570323739942
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass24,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    24,062 miles
    Test number
    572959113646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail24,062 miles (+962)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,062 miles
    Test number
    352467955891
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass23,100 miles (+849)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    23,100 miles
    Test number
    330289574263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass22,251 miles (+978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    22,251 miles
    Test number
    952765213459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  6. Pass21,273 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    21,273 miles
    Test number
    311494542858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,113 miles (+18,146)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    20,113 miles
    Test number
    782654038777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass1,967 miles (-17,479)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    1,967 miles
    Test number
    771694477457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,446 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,446 miles
    Test number
    277565575098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,711 miles (+1,026)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,711 miles
    Test number
    459606184076
    • NoteRear brake disc slightly loose on rivets

  11. Pass17,685 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    17,685 miles
    Test number
    856597153085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,680 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    17,680 miles
    Test number
    927598041122
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  13. Pass17,642 miles (+156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    17,642 miles
    Test number
    242952380113
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  14. Pass17,486 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    17,486 miles
    Test number
    284124489136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail17,485 miles (+141)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,485 miles
    Test number
    200188579493
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  16. Pass17,344 miles (+697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,344 miles
    Test number
    253810948101
    • AdvisoryBrake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  17. Pass16,647 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,647 miles
    Test number
    683067526221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail16,622 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,622 miles
    Test number
    243258506269
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • FailureRear Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Questions about S749 LRU

Does S749 LRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S749 LRU is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S749 LRU?
The MOT on S749 LRU is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S749 LRU done?
S749 LRU was recorded at 24,824 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 411 miles a year.
Has S749 LRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S749 LRU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S749 LRU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S749 LRU find?
S749 LRU passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to the legal limit.

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