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BMW 740

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T699 MLKMOT history

T699 MLK is a blue petrol BMW 740 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 187,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2024
Mileage
187,901 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2023
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T699 MLK
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
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T699 MLK was last recorded at 187,901 miles on 14 Apr 2023, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,852 miles · 10 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
2,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 187,901 miles
  • 2021 – 187,852 miles
  • 2020 – 187,844 miles
  • 2017 – 187,670 miles
  • 2016 – 187,532 miles
  • 2015 – 182,599 miles
  • 2014 – 177,968 miles
  • 2013 – 175,060 miles
  • 2012 – 172,182 miles
  • 2011 – 169,775 miles
  • 2010 – 167,144 miles
  • 2009 – 163,912 miles
  • 2008 – 161,810 miles
  • 2007 – 157,824 miles
  • 2006 – 153,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,901 miles
  • AdvisoryInner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,901 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    187,901 miles
    Test number
    337142840929
    • AdvisoryInner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass187,852 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    187,852 miles
    Test number
    141907751876
    • AdvisoryInner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass187,844 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    187,844 miles
    Test number
    388868519598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass187,670 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    187,670 miles
    Test number
    834571537292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass187,532 miles (+4,933)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    187,532 miles
    Test number
    352933503953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass182,599 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    182,599 miles
    Test number
    540246476079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  7. Fail182,542 miles (+4,574)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,542 miles
    Test number
    862836151114
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arme (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  8. Pass177,968 miles (+2,908)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    177,968 miles
    Test number
    939909684249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 2mm
  9. Pass175,060 miles (+2,878)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    175,060 miles
    Test number
    615669783238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Pass172,182 miles (+2,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    172,182 miles
    Test number
    558045672275
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  11. Pass169,775 miles (+2,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    169,775 miles
    Test number
    396226771438
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass167,144 miles (+3,232)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    167,144 miles
    Test number
    494611990270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass163,912 miles (+44)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    163,912 miles
    Test number
    931717189251
    • Note1) oil leaks 2) underbody,outer sill and wheel nut covers fitted 3)tyres 245 40 20 fronts 275 35 20 rears 4) o/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged 5) all brake hoses perished 6) rear brakes dragging
  14. Fail163,868 miles (+2,058)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,868 miles
    Test number
    940863889250
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Note1) oil leaks 2) underbody,outer sill and wheel nut covers fitted 3)tyres 245 40 20 fronts 275 35 20 rears 4) o/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged 5) all brake hoses perished 6) rear brakes dragging
  15. Pass161,810 miles (+3,986)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    161,810 miles
    Test number
    731208288298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass157,824 miles (+3,966)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    157,824 miles
    Test number
    532873187253
    • NoteSmall cut on n/s/front tyre outer wall
  17. Pass153,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    153,858 miles
    Test number
    763702496251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T699 MLK

Does T699 MLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T699 MLK expired on 13 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T699 MLK?
The MOT on T699 MLK expired on 13 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T699 MLK done?
T699 MLK was recorded at 187,901 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2023, an average of 2,065 miles a year.
Has T699 MLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T699 MLK has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on T699 MLK 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 T699 MLK find?
T699 MLK passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r jacking point area.

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