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BMW 740

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T700 MGCMOT history

T700 MGC is a blue petrol BMW 740 first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 126,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2024
Mileage
126,078 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2021
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T700 MGC
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
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T700 MGC was last recorded at 126,078 miles on 6 Mar 2021, 86 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,992 miles · 3 Dec 2018
Between the last two tests
86 miles
Average per year
3,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 126,078 miles
  • 2018 – 125,992 miles
  • 2015 – 125,635 miles
  • 2014 – 116,261 miles
  • 2013 – 115,907 miles
  • 2011 – 115,516 miles
  • 2010 – 114,861 miles
  • 2009 – 108,946 miles
  • 2008 – 95,907 miles
  • 2007 – 78,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    644492102561
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    838218991906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. FailMileage not read3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    163192646367
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass126,078 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    126,078 miles
    Test number
    293424118101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,992 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    125,992 miles
    Test number
    903262945635
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    712216931088
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass125,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    125,635 miles
    Test number
    564447702779
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  8. Fail125,635 miles (+8,454)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,635 miles
    Test number
    840529003377
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  9. Pass117,181 miles (+67)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    117,181 miles
    Test number
    128972115426
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail117,114 miles (+853)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,114 miles
    Test number
    168579305473
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass116,261 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    116,261 miles
    Test number
    946538224175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres deteriorated

  12. Fail116,261 miles (+354)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,261 miles
    Test number
    987318124171
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres deteriorated

  13. Pass115,907 miles (+1)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    115,907 miles
    Test number
    926565113132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Fail115,906 miles (+390)4 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,906 miles
    Test number
    935894513144
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Fail115,516 miles8 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,516 miles
    Test number
    305273121422
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear tyres low inner edge

  16. Pass115,516 miles (+655)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    115,516 miles
    Test number
    468543021250
    • NoteRear tyres low inner edge

  17. Pass114,861 miles (+5,915)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    114,861 miles
    Test number
    722736840025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,946 miles (+13,039)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    108,946 miles
    Test number
    954680529095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,907 miles (+17,760)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    95,907 miles
    Test number
    510913448021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    78,147 miles
    Test number
    913343337099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T700 MGC

Does T700 MGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T700 MGC expired on 12 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T700 MGC?
The MOT on T700 MGC expired on 12 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T700 MGC done?
T700 MGC was recorded at 126,078 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2021, an average of 3,402 miles a year.
Has T700 MGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T700 MGC has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T700 MGC 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 T700 MGC find?
T700 MGC passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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