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BMW 740

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 4,398 cc

T245 UHHMOT history

T245 UHH is a blue petrol BMW 740 first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 91,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2026
Mileage
91,838 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T245 UHH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T245 UHH was last recorded at 91,838 miles on 23 Sept 2025, 354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jun 2010: 69,547 miles, lower than 268,067 miles on 16 Jun 2009.

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
91,484 miles · 29 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
354 miles
Average per year
1,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,838 miles
  • 2021 – 91,484 miles
  • 2020 – 91,483 miles
  • 2019 – 91,447 miles
  • 2017 – 91,335 miles
  • 2015 – 82,920 miles
  • 2014 – 77,012 miles
  • 2013 – 74,010 miles
  • 2012 – 70,741 miles
  • 2011 – 69,977 miles
  • 2010 – 69,555 miles
  • 2009 – 268,067 miles
  • 2008 – 66,976 miles
  • 2007 – 63,235 miles
  • 2006 – 56,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,838 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 Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass91,838 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,838 miles
    Test number
    865463238980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,484 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,484 miles
    Test number
    645469326425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail91,483 miles (+36)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,483 miles
    Test number
    674026152463
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass91,447 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,447 miles
    Test number
    693397715545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail91,407 miles2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,407 miles
    Test number
    540671552049
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail91,407 miles (+72)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,407 miles
    Test number
    786949539709
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass91,335 miles (+8,415)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,335 miles
    Test number
    464722792892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass82,920 miles (+5,908)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    82,920 miles
    Test number
    581432858400
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass77,012 miles (+3,002)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    77,012 miles
    Test number
    247283344166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on outer edges
  10. Pass74,010 miles (+3,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    74,010 miles
    Test number
    857859743167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass70,741 miles (+764)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    70,741 miles
    Test number
    267657432400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • NoteCondensation offside headlamp
  12. Pass69,977 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,977 miles
    Test number
    848989231190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,555 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    69,555 miles
    Test number
    182635870132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,547 miles (-198,520)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,547 miles
    Test number
    552174670133
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass268,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    268,067 miles
    Test number
    280007269145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail268,067 miles (+201,091)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,067 miles
    Test number
    721065659157
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
  17. Pass66,976 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    66,976 miles
    Test number
    530456258149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  18. Fail66,976 miles (+3,741)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,976 miles
    Test number
    750776858148
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass63,235 miles (+7,047)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,235 miles
    Test number
    294182947453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    56,188 miles
    Test number
    610395246194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,188 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,188 miles
    Test number
    994813746113
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T245 UHH

Does T245 UHH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T245 UHH expired on 22 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T245 UHH?
The MOT on T245 UHH expired on 22 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T245 UHH done?
T245 UHH was recorded at 91,838 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2025, an average of 1,844 miles a year.
Has T245 UHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T245 UHH has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T245 UHH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T245 UHH find?
T245 UHH passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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