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BMW 740

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T89 TDUMOT history

T89 TDU is a blue petrol BMW 740 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 159,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2025
Mileage
159,983 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2024
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
1,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T89 TDU
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 May 2025
Latest MOT test
14 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T89 TDU was last recorded at 159,983 miles on 14 May 2024, 655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,328 miles · 4 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
655 miles
Average per year
1,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 159,983 miles
  • 2023 – 159,328 miles
  • 2021 – 158,414 miles
  • 2020 – 157,785 miles
  • 2019 – 157,492 miles
  • 2018 – 156,998 miles
  • 2017 – 155,310 miles
  • 2016 – 154,612 miles
  • 2015 – 154,027 miles
  • 2014 – 152,859 miles
  • 2013 – 151,422 miles
  • 2012 – 149,735 miles
  • 2011 – 147,221 miles
  • 2010 – 143,783 miles
  • 2009 – 140,335 miles
  • 2008 – 136,926 miles
  • 2007 – 133,038 miles
  • 2006 – 129,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,983 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,983 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    159,983 miles
    Test number
    924391334864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,328 miles (+914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    159,328 miles
    Test number
    343756288734
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass158,414 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    158,414 miles
    Test number
    398433076298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer covering corroded and broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber lower cup corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail158,413 miles (+628)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,413 miles
    Test number
    280568451421
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer covering corroded and broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber lower cup corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass157,785 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    157,785 miles
    Test number
    842192992138
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch trim and floor covers broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail157,784 miles (+292)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,784 miles
    Test number
    544960764780
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch trim and floor covers broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass157,492 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    157,492 miles
    Test number
    602193659991
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail157,488 miles (+490)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,488 miles
    Test number
    202893441609
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass156,998 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    156,998 miles
    Test number
    886466902832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail156,997 miles (+1,687)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,997 miles
    Test number
    986209827355
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass155,310 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    155,310 miles
    Test number
    405613213775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail155,307 miles (+695)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,307 miles
    Test number
    787367868798
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass154,612 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    154,612 miles
    Test number
    826832955620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail154,603 miles (+576)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,603 miles
    Test number
    896334681392
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass154,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    154,027 miles
    Test number
    779259202722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail154,027 miles (+1,168)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,027 miles
    Test number
    102806346318
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass152,859 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    152,859 miles
    Test number
    659172144326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail152,856 miles (+1,434)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,856 miles
    Test number
    228626834302
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass151,422 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    151,422 miles
    Test number
    726530943359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass149,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    149,735 miles
    Test number
    175351742375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail149,735 miles (+2,514)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,735 miles
    Test number
    128790742327
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAdvise new off side front tyre because its perished.

  22. Pass147,221 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    147,221 miles
    Test number
    838955331324
    • NoteOff side front tyre has slight damage in wall of tyre.

  23. Fail147,221 miles (+3,438)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,221 miles
    Test number
    206945831323
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOff side front tyre has slight damage in wall of tyre.

  24. Pass143,783 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    143,783 miles
    Test number
    702784840307
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront suspension,rubber bushes on both rear arms worn but not resulting in excess movement.

  25. Fail143,778 miles (+3,443)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,778 miles
    Test number
    704596120321
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront suspension rubber bushes on both rear arms worn but not resulting in excess movement
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  26. Pass140,335 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    140,335 miles
    Test number
    220080229317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail140,335 miles (+3,409)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,335 miles
    Test number
    440710329309
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass136,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    136,926 miles
    Test number
    322719728333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail136,926 miles (+3,888)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,926 miles
    Test number
    280319628340
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass133,038 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    133,038 miles
    Test number
    654231717392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail132,950 miles (+3,290)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,950 miles
    Test number
    461835607462
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  32. Pass129,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    129,660 miles
    Test number
    503622316341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T89 TDU

Does T89 TDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T89 TDU expired on 13 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T89 TDU?
The MOT on T89 TDU expired on 13 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T89 TDU done?
T89 TDU was recorded at 159,983 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2024, an average of 1,731 miles a year.
Has T89 TDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T89 TDU has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T89 TDU 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 T89 TDU find?
T89 TDU passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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