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BMW 740

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T271 LJAMOT history

T271 LJA is a green petrol BMW 740 first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 153,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2023
Mileage
153,659 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2022
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T271 LJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T271 LJA was last recorded at 153,659 miles on 7 Oct 2022, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,643 miles · 4 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
4,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 153,659 miles
  • 2021 – 151,241 miles
  • 2020 – 149,715 miles
  • 2019 – 148,052 miles
  • 2018 – 146,139 miles
  • 2017 – 144,219 miles
  • 2016 – 141,423 miles
  • 2015 – 139,511 miles
  • 2014 – 138,143 miles
  • 2013 – 136,712 miles
  • 2012 – 134,804 miles
  • 2011 – 132,191 miles
  • 2010 – 129,784 miles
  • 2009 – 127,230 miles
  • 2008 – 117,631 miles
  • 2007 – 108,852 miles
  • 2006 – 96,622 miles
  • 2005 – 85,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,659 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Covers Fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,659 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    153,659 miles
    Test number
    132743208011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail153,643 miles (+2,402)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,643 miles
    Test number
    644939591064
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass151,241 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,241 miles
    Test number
    340431679971
    • AdvisoryCovers Fitted

  4. Fail151,233 miles (+1,518)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,233 miles
    Test number
    276051535149
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers Fitted

  5. Pass149,715 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,715 miles
    Test number
    436756447062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail149,700 miles (+1,648)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,700 miles
    Test number
    652673896231
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass148,052 miles (+1,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    148,052 miles
    Test number
    696020763924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass146,139 miles (+1,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    146,139 miles
    Test number
    412962791159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  9. Pass144,219 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    144,219 miles
    Test number
    143228602668
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Fail144,216 miles (+2,793)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,216 miles
    Test number
    968661912536
    • DangerousRear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass141,423 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    141,423 miles
    Test number
    409792750427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail141,387 miles (+1,876)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,387 miles
    Test number
    591370985580
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass139,511 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    139,511 miles
    Test number
    886261011887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass138,143 miles (+1,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    138,143 miles
    Test number
    939563354227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass136,712 miles (+1,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    136,712 miles
    Test number
    369049853278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass134,804 miles (+2,613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    134,804 miles
    Test number
    128992782231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass132,191 miles (+2,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    132,191 miles
    Test number
    315213081253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass129,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    129,784 miles
    Test number
    990614410314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail129,780 miles (+2,550)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,780 miles
    Test number
    752134810351
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass127,230 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    127,230 miles
    Test number
    554491339300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail127,226 miles (+9,595)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,226 miles
    Test number
    653447119378
    • DangerousFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass117,631 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    117,631 miles
    Test number
    363862228365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail117,631 miles (+8,779)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,631 miles
    Test number
    751232928382
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise high level brake light not working

  24. Pass108,852 miles (+12,230)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    108,852 miles
    Test number
    641066427356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass96,622 miles (+11,002)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    96,622 miles
    Test number
    444982236484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass85,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    85,620 miles
    Test number
    540374935356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail85,620 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,620 miles
    Test number
    213279825302
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T271 LJA

Does T271 LJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T271 LJA expired on 9 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T271 LJA?
The MOT on T271 LJA expired on 9 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T271 LJA done?
T271 LJA was recorded at 153,659 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2022, an average of 4,034 miles a year.
Has T271 LJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T271 LJA has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T271 LJA 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 T271 LJA find?
T271 LJA passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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