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BMW 740

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

S81 FKOMOT history

S81 FKO is a red petrol BMW 740 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 149,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2023
Mileage
149,844 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2022
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S81 FKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S81 FKO was last recorded at 149,844 miles on 2 Sept 2022, 8,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,499 miles · 2 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
8,345 miles
Average per year
5,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,844 miles
  • 2021 – 141,499 miles
  • 2020 – 135,172 miles
  • 2017 – 130,680 miles
  • 2014 – 110,482 miles
  • 2013 – 103,182 miles
  • 2012 – 94,769 miles
  • 2011 – 86,819 miles
  • 2010 – 81,722 miles
  • 2009 – 76,912 miles
  • 2008 – 75,944 miles
  • 2007 – 72,199 miles
  • 2006 – 68,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,844 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,844 miles (+8,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    149,844 miles
    Test number
    140207627245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass141,499 miles (+6,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    141,499 miles
    Test number
    387640927705
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,172 miles (+4,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    135,172 miles
    Test number
    369447861570
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass130,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    130,680 miles
    Test number
    653561504670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    838578759499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    848028245108
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  7. FailMileage not read1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    309836645178
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  8. Pass110,482 miles (+7,300)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    110,482 miles
    Test number
    147595874127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass103,182 miles (+8,413)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    103,182 miles
    Test number
    785985063137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside washer not working
    • NoteSlight brake judder on front brakes

  10. Pass94,769 miles (+7,950)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    94,769 miles
    Test number
    997620682155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteRear lenses deteriorated

  11. Pass86,819 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    86,819 miles
    Test number
    775391371104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,580 miles (+4,858)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,580 miles
    Test number
    496197061124
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass81,722 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    81,722 miles
    Test number
    520975360193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteL/h/f brake disc corroded

  14. Fail81,722 miles (+4,810)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,722 miles
    Test number
    671425760194
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteL/h/f brake disc corroded

  15. Pass76,912 miles (+968)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    76,912 miles
    Test number
    704745779189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split

  16. Pass75,944 miles (+3,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    75,944 miles
    Test number
    383458988266
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass72,199 miles (+4,138)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    72,199 miles
    Test number
    153048087284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,061 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    68,061 miles
    Test number
    524010956293
    • 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)

Questions about S81 FKO

Does S81 FKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S81 FKO expired on 1 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S81 FKO?
The MOT on S81 FKO expired on 1 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S81 FKO done?
S81 FKO was recorded at 149,844 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2022, an average of 5,116 miles a year.
Has S81 FKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S81 FKO has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2015.
Has the mileage on S81 FKO 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 S81 FKO find?
S81 FKO passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front oil leak, but not excessive.

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