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BMW 740

Beige · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

S7 GTGMOT history

S7 GTG is a beige petrol BMW 740 first used on 12 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 70,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
70,360 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 GTG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 GTG was last recorded at 70,360 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,334 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
2,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,360 miles
  • 2024 – 68,161 miles
  • 2023 – 66,662 miles
  • 2022 – 64,901 miles
  • 2021 – 64,289 miles
  • 2020 – 62,827 miles
  • 2019 – 60,759 miles
  • 2018 – 58,939 miles
  • 2017 – 57,168 miles
  • 2016 – 55,895 miles
  • 2015 – 54,800 miles
  • 2014 – 53,075 miles
  • 2013 – 50,704 miles
  • 2012 – 48,076 miles
  • 2011 – 45,146 miles
  • 2010 – 43,590 miles
  • 2009 – 42,898 miles
  • 2008 – 39,943 miles
  • 2007 – 36,444 miles
  • 2006 – 30,709 miles
  • 2005 – 26,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,360 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,360 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    70,360 miles
    Test number
    793666236477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail70,334 miles (+2,173)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,334 miles
    Test number
    410500820138
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass68,161 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,161 miles
    Test number
    422764484609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,662 miles (+1,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,662 miles
    Test number
    540507718566
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass64,901 miles (+612)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,901 miles
    Test number
    396249125315
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated with underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass64,289 miles (+1,462)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,289 miles
    Test number
    541627420904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,827 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,827 miles
    Test number
    473813387437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,759 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,759 miles
    Test number
    544765813494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,547 miles (+1,608)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,547 miles
    Test number
    841747157233
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass58,939 miles (+1,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    58,939 miles
    Test number
    680893273567
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass57,168 miles (+1,273)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,168 miles
    Test number
    905843318241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,895 miles (+1,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,895 miles
    Test number
    360418129017
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass54,800 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,800 miles
    Test number
    822113616086
    • AdvisoryHandbrake near minimum limits

  14. Fail54,767 miles (+1,692)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,767 miles
    Test number
    594592403542
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass53,075 miles (+2,371)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,075 miles
    Test number
    978552964245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  16. Pass50,704 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,704 miles
    Test number
    808164053263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,076 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,076 miles
    Test number
    937892962298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,980 miles (+2,834)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,980 miles
    Test number
    385164452499
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass45,146 miles (+1,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,146 miles
    Test number
    449374641291
    • 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)

  20. Pass43,590 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,590 miles
    Test number
    372958750237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,898 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    42,898 miles
    Test number
    371486719400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail42,883 miles (+2,940)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,883 miles
    Test number
    611348809280
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass39,943 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,943 miles
    Test number
    891957428218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail39,925 miles (+3,481)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,925 miles
    Test number
    850977818261
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass36,444 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    36,444 miles
    Test number
    323872727438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail36,427 miles (+5,718)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,427 miles
    Test number
    110089217298
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass30,709 miles (+3,722)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,709 miles
    Test number
    320993116420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    26,987 miles
    Test number
    370514025238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 GTG

Does S7 GTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 GTG is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S7 GTG?
The MOT on S7 GTG is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 GTG done?
S7 GTG was recorded at 70,360 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 2,136 miles a year.
Has S7 GTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 GTG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S7 GTG 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 S7 GTG find?
S7 GTG passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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