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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass160,196 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 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.

  1. Pass160,196 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,196 miles
    Test number
    215893476557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,661 miles (+634)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    159,661 miles
    Test number
    463920078920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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)
  5. 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)
  6. Pass155,214 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    155,214 miles
    Test number
    696553515153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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)
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. Pass85,192 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    85,192 miles
    Test number
    432575658212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. Pass70,448 miles (+4,382)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    70,448 miles
    Test number
    292246177204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,066 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,066 miles
    Test number
    393759207186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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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