
BMW 730
Green · Petrol · 1990 · 2,986 cc
SDC 297MOT history
SDC 297 is a green petrol BMW 730 first used on 1 Jun 1990. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 203,695 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 203,695 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 271 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- SDC 297
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 730
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,986 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 1 Jun 1990
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
SDC 297 was last recorded at 203,695 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 203,695 miles · 21 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 271 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 203,695 miles
- 2024 – 203,608 miles
- 2022 – 203,249 miles
- 2021 – 201,716 miles
- 2017 – 201,213 miles
- 2016 – 201,098 miles
- 2015 – 200,560 miles
- 2014 – 199,858 miles
- 2011 – 199,218 miles
- 2008 – 199,203 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront panel corroededRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 31 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass203,695 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 203,695 miles
- Test number
- 438387933666
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront panel corroeded
Fail203,695 miles (+87)8 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,695 miles
- Test number
- 633342799325
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront panel corroeded
Pass203,608 miles (+359)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 203,608 miles
- Test number
- 167555362329
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass203,249 miles (+1,533)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 203,249 miles
- Test number
- 717886269893
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Pass201,716 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 201,716 miles
- Test number
- 748488424519
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Fail201,716 miles1 dangerous1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,716 miles
- Test number
- 735177337151
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 902260608409
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass201,213 miles (+115)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 201,213 miles
- Test number
- 121555188594
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass201,098 miles (+538)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 201,098 miles
- Test number
- 689364871602
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass200,560 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 200,560 miles
- Test number
- 819311641620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail200,560 miles (+702)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,560 miles
- Test number
- 241063423025
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass199,858 miles (+640)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 199,858 miles
- Test number
- 895005564084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass199,218 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 199,218 miles
- Test number
- 375066481266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass199,203 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 199,203 miles
- Test number
- 554963218207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about SDC 297
- What vehicle is registration SDC 297 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show SDC 297 on a green petrol BMW 730 first used on 1 Jun 1990. 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 SDC 297 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on SDC 297 expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on SDC 297?
- The MOT on SDC 297 expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has SDC 297 done?
- SDC 297 was recorded at 203,695 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 271 miles a year.
- Has SDC 297 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. SDC 297 has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on SDC 297 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 SDC 297 find?
- SDC 297 passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.
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