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BMW 740

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T74 MLBMOT history

T74 MLB is a silver petrol BMW 740 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
137,454 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T74 MLB
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
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T74 MLB was last recorded at 137,454 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Apr 2025: 137,214 miles, lower than 137,215 miles on 31 Mar 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
137,214 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
240 miles
Average per year
4,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,454 miles
  • 2025 – 137,214 miles
  • 2024 – 133,016 miles
  • 2023 – 126,065 miles
  • 2022 – 121,945 miles
  • 2019 – 121,290 miles
  • 2018 – 114,801 miles
  • 2017 – 106,768 miles
  • 2016 – 98,592 miles
  • 2015 – 88,369 miles
  • 2014 – 81,603 miles
  • 2013 – 75,296 miles
  • 2012 – 68,829 miles
  • 2011 – 64,980 miles
  • 2010 – 60,571 miles
  • 2009 – 57,951 miles
  • 2008 – 51,838 miles
  • 2007 – 49,783 miles
  • 2006 – 47,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,454 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,454 miles (+240)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    137,454 miles
    Test number
    759198498099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass137,214 miles (-1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    137,214 miles
    Test number
    883659957176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail137,215 miles (+4,199)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,215 miles
    Test number
    617807526116
    • DangerousHydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass133,016 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    133,016 miles
    Test number
    966355384218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail133,009 miles (+6,944)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,009 miles
    Test number
    105743424859
    • DangerousFuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass126,065 miles (+4,120)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    126,065 miles
    Test number
    723952354361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,945 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    121,945 miles
    Test number
    114559545481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,290 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,290 miles
    Test number
    436032492733
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  9. Fail121,290 miles (+6,489)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,290 miles
    Test number
    738187653710
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  10. Pass114,801 miles (+8,033)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    114,801 miles
    Test number
    199001803010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass106,768 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    106,768 miles
    Test number
    770548263059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail106,768 miles (+8,176)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,768 miles
    Test number
    442401814480
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint as marked (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass98,592 miles (+10,223)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    98,592 miles
    Test number
    479437321583
    • AdvisoryAreas of surface corrosion on under side
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryEngine cover , sill covers and under guards fitted
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank repaired? but no leak at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay/room in both rear upper outer arm ball joints ( At limit )
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak rear diff
    • AdvisorySlight play both rear suspension lower void bushes
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass88,369 miles (+6,766)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,369 miles
    Test number
    837181335216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass81,603 miles (+6,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,603 miles
    Test number
    315134534489
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass75,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    75,296 miles
    Test number
    228274433285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,286 miles (+6,457)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,286 miles
    Test number
    218384433237
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass68,829 miles (+3,849)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,829 miles
    Test number
    198453632221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDiff. leaking.
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre shows signs of age deterioration.

  19. Pass64,980 miles (+4,409)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    64,980 miles
    Test number
    505452341229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront disc corrosion

  20. Pass60,571 miles (+2,620)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    60,571 miles
    Test number
    442479720270
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn down to legal limit on inside edges
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding
    • NoteNearside wiper blade splitting

  21. Pass57,951 miles (+6,113)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,951 miles
    Test number
    944813849273
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres cracking
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  22. Pass51,838 miles (+2,055)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,838 miles
    Test number
    173795428211
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroding
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inside edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn down to legal limit of 1.6mm

  23. Pass49,783 miles (+2,533)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,783 miles
    Test number
    282782827279
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn down to legal limit

  24. Pass47,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,250 miles
    Test number
    942094436263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T74 MLB

Does T74 MLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T74 MLB is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T74 MLB?
The MOT on T74 MLB is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T74 MLB done?
T74 MLB was recorded at 137,454 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 4,521 miles a year.
Has T74 MLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T74 MLB has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T74 MLB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T74 MLB find?
T74 MLB passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 15 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded due to lack of use; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 12 more.

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