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BMW 740

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T578 AYXMOT history

T578 AYX is a blue petrol BMW 740 first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 177,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
177,987 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T578 AYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T578 AYX was last recorded at 177,987 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 3,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,000 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,987 miles
Average per year
5,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,987 miles
  • 2024 – 174,000 miles
  • 2023 – 168,785 miles
  • 2022 – 163,122 miles
  • 2021 – 158,427 miles
  • 2020 – 156,086 miles
  • 2019 – 151,069 miles
  • 2018 – 147,489 miles
  • 2017 – 142,835 miles
  • 2016 – 137,885 miles
  • 2015 – 134,154 miles
  • 2014 – 129,240 miles
  • 2013 – 125,083 miles
  • 2012 – 112,797 miles
  • 2011 – 106,925 miles
  • 2010 – 100,931 miles
  • 2009 – 96,852 miles
  • 2008 – 90,998 miles
  • 2007 – 79,550 miles
  • 2006 – 67,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,987 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.

  • Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Under trays and engine covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Engine oil leaks

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Brake reaction bushes are soft

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,987 miles (+3,987)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    177,987 miles
    Test number
    216625250180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass174,000 miles (+5,215)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    174,000 miles
    Test number
    213564476022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass168,785 miles (+5,663)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    168,785 miles
    Test number
    455949543035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass163,122 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    163,122 miles
    Test number
    810501270965
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  5. Fail163,121 miles (+4,694)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,121 miles
    Test number
    681625662718
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel pipe leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  6. Pass158,427 miles (+2,341)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    158,427 miles
    Test number
    244165963859
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of body showing early signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

  7. Pass156,086 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,086 miles
    Test number
    957350158254
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  8. Fail156,086 miles (+5,017)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,086 miles
    Test number
    564827753023
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  9. Pass151,069 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    151,069 miles
    Test number
    574302595305
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

  10. Fail151,069 miles (+3,580)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,069 miles
    Test number
    185071707956
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

  11. Pass147,489 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    147,489 miles
    Test number
    112330804909
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  12. Fail147,489 miles (+4,654)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,489 miles
    Test number
    680130940548
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  13. Pass142,835 miles (+4,950)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    142,835 miles
    Test number
    742293864685
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lower ball joints have slight
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  14. Pass137,885 miles (+3,731)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    137,885 miles
    Test number
    731030671543
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  15. Pass134,154 miles (+4,914)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    134,154 miles
    Test number
    212561343540
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses are perished
    • AdvisoryRear subframe bushes are soft
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner steering joints
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full under side inspection

  16. Pass129,240 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    129,240 miles
    Test number
    245428334337
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear lower ball joints have slight play
    • NoteFront brake reaction bushes soft

  17. Fail129,240 miles (+4,157)1 repaired2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,240 miles
    Test number
    677988634327
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear lower ball joints have slight play
    • NoteFront brake reaction bushes soft

  18. Pass125,083 miles (+5,847)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    125,083 miles
    Test number
    476793343437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass119,236 miles (+6,439)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    119,236 miles
    Test number
    206689923094
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVery slight bulge in o/s/f tyre outer wall

  20. Pass112,797 miles (+5,872)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    112,797 miles
    Test number
    656267432014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight distorsion on both rear tyres

  21. Pass106,925 miles (+5,994)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    106,925 miles
    Test number
    828214971035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass100,931 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    100,931 miles
    Test number
    732132680062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail100,927 miles (+4,075)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,927 miles
    Test number
    723161480022
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass96,852 miles (+5,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    96,852 miles
    Test number
    944510929157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass90,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    90,998 miles
    Test number
    340182728180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail90,998 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,998 miles
    Test number
    294122728472
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass90,998 miles (+11,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    90,998 miles
    Test number
    141702828108
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass79,550 miles (+12,139)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    79,550 miles
    Test number
    330570417127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass67,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    67,411 miles
    Test number
    850550806197
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Questions about T578 AYX

Does T578 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T578 AYX is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T578 AYX?
The MOT on T578 AYX is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T578 AYX done?
T578 AYX was recorded at 177,987 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 5,631 miles a year.
Has T578 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T578 AYX has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T578 AYX 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 T578 AYX find?
T578 AYX passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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