
BMW 740
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc
T418 XAAMOT history
T418 XAA is a silver petrol BMW 740 first used on 12 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 160,196 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 160,196 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,985 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T418 XAA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 740
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 12 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T418 XAA was last recorded at 160,196 miles on 18 Mar 2023, 535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 159,661 miles · 6 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 535 miles
- Average per year
- 5,985 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 160,196 miles
- 2021 – 159,661 miles
- 2018 – 159,027 miles
- 2017 – 156,436 miles
- 2015 – 155,214 miles
- 2014 – 152,418 miles
- 2013 – 141,902 miles
- 2011 – 119,878 miles
- 2009 – 98,251 miles
- 2008 – 85,192 miles
- 2007 – 70,448 miles
- 2006 – 58,743 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
21 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,196 miles (+535)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 160,196 miles
- Test number
- 215893476557
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,661 miles (+634)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 159,661 miles
- Test number
- 463920078920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,027 miles (+2,591)3 major2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,027 miles
- Test number
- 261532557301
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass156,436 miles (+1,222)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 156,436 miles
- Test number
- 883921573080
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Fail155,214 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,214 miles
- Test number
- 246963615158
- Repaired at testRear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass155,214 miles (+581)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 155,214 miles
- Test number
- 696553515153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,633 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 154,633 miles
- Test number
- 855663085037
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail154,627 miles (+2,209)9 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,627 miles
- Test number
- 796778975041
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
Pass152,418 miles (+10,516)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 152,418 miles
- Test number
- 908665564016
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge
- NoteTempary fuel cap fitted
Pass141,902 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 141,902 miles
- Test number
- 196800783015
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail141,902 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,902 miles
- Test number
- 576860583008
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 257368782024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass119,878 miles (+21,627)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 119,878 miles
- Test number
- 805898181033
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing thin on outer edges
Fail98,251 miles2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,251 miles
- Test number
- 442156149231
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass98,251 miles (+13,059)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 98,251 miles
- Test number
- 904106449290
- AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,192 miles (+418)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 85,192 miles
- Test number
- 432575658212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,774 miles (+14,326)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,774 miles
- Test number
- 522048348279
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass70,448 miles (+4,382)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 70,448 miles
- Test number
- 292246177204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,066 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 66,066 miles
- Test number
- 393759207186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,019 miles (+7,276)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,019 miles
- Test number
- 533843207135
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass58,743 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 58,743 miles
- Test number
- 940755196062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T418 XAA
- Does T418 XAA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T418 XAA expired on 17 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T418 XAA?
- The MOT on T418 XAA expired on 17 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T418 XAA done?
- T418 XAA was recorded at 160,196 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2023, an average of 5,985 miles a year.
- Has T418 XAA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T418 XAA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2018.
- Has the mileage on T418 XAA 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 T418 XAA find?
- T418 XAA passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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