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BMW 740

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

SCO 555MOT history

SCO 555 is a silver petrol BMW 740 first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 41,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
41,285 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SCO 555
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SCO 555 was last recorded at 41,285 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,267 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,285 miles
  • 2025 – 41,267 miles
  • 2024 – 41,192 miles
  • 2023 – 41,054 miles
  • 2022 – 40,896 miles
  • 2021 – 40,630 miles
  • 2019 – 40,310 miles
  • 2018 – 40,090 miles
  • 2017 – 39,480 miles
  • 2016 – 39,085 miles
  • 2015 – 38,703 miles
  • 2014 – 38,373 miles
  • 2013 – 38,172 miles
  • 2012 – 37,625 miles
  • 2011 – 37,254 miles
  • 2010 – 36,675 miles
  • 2009 – 36,003 miles
  • 2008 – 35,658 miles
  • 2007 – 35,076 miles
  • 2006 – 33,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,285 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm. (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm. (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,285 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    41,285 miles
    Test number
    141719524356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass41,267 miles (+75)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    41,267 miles
    Test number
    886672896363
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass41,192 miles (+138)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    41,192 miles
    Test number
    536484982232
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass41,054 miles (+158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    41,054 miles
    Test number
    658189874107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass40,896 miles (+266)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    40,896 miles
    Test number
    730201121645
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass40,630 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    40,630 miles
    Test number
    725441795158
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from bellhousing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail40,588 miles (+278)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,588 miles
    Test number
    213184943188
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake warning lamp on on dash. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper rear control arm ball joint (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around bell housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass40,310 miles (+220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,310 miles
    Test number
    381428833246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass40,090 miles (+610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,090 miles
    Test number
    422150806619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner and outer brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner and outer front pads getting low

  10. Pass39,480 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,480 miles
    Test number
    142757575036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm. (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail39,480 miles (+395)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,480 miles
    Test number
    508747184796
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre outside wall cracked
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre out side wall cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre outside wall cracked.

  12. Pass39,085 miles (+382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,085 miles
    Test number
    251554325039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer edge perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer edge perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer edge perished

  13. Pass38,703 miles (+330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,703 miles
    Test number
    331379507464
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  14. Pass38,373 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    38,373 miles
    Test number
    248563084150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,172 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,172 miles
    Test number
    295504383139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,625 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,625 miles
    Test number
    676970902215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,254 miles (+579)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,254 miles
    Test number
    919546391146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,675 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    36,675 miles
    Test number
    552950490115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,003 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,003 miles
    Test number
    280660999175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,658 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,658 miles
    Test number
    773219388125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,076 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,076 miles
    Test number
    414348597173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,981 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,981 miles
    Test number
    401715887184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,938 miles
    Test number
    923195666188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SCO 555

What vehicle is registration SCO 555 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SCO 555 on a silver petrol BMW 740 first used on 19 May 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SCO 555 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SCO 555 is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on SCO 555?
The MOT on SCO 555 is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SCO 555 done?
SCO 555 was recorded at 41,285 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 364 miles a year.
Has SCO 555 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SCO 555 has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on SCO 555 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 SCO 555 find?
SCO 555 passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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