BMW logo

BMW 740

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T972 RPLMOT history

T972 RPL is a blue petrol BMW 740 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 135,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2025
Mileage
135,499 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,913 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T972 RPL in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T972 RPL
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T972 RPL was last recorded at 135,499 miles on 8 Mar 2024, 7,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,908 miles · 23 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
7,591 miles
Average per year
2,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,499 miles
  • 2023 – 127,908 miles
  • 2019 – 127,336 miles
  • 2018 – 124,907 miles
  • 2017 – 120,591 miles
  • 2016 – 118,466 miles
  • 2015 – 113,750 miles
  • 2014 – 109,999 miles
  • 2013 – 108,386 miles
  • 2012 – 104,607 miles
  • 2011 – 102,631 miles
  • 2010 – 101,168 miles
  • 2009 – 97,116 miles
  • 2008 – 93,068 miles
  • 2007 – 86,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,499 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,499 miles (+7,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,499 miles
    Test number
    930719157307
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,908 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,908 miles
    Test number
    444443831560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,336 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,336 miles
    Test number
    689876758758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,907 miles (+4,316)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    124,907 miles
    Test number
    810854825869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,591 miles (+2,125)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,591 miles
    Test number
    589102735473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,466 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,466 miles
    Test number
    800024610186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,465 miles (+4,715)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,465 miles
    Test number
    389049813182
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass113,750 miles (+3,751)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    113,750 miles
    Test number
    455574405263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,999 miles (+1,613)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    109,999 miles
    Test number
    688456504206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,386 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    108,386 miles
    Test number
    845098503284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,365 miles (+3,758)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,365 miles
    Test number
    595780373144
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  12. Pass104,607 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    104,607 miles
    Test number
    425529372168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Fail104,607 miles (+29)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,607 miles
    Test number
    237439772406
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail104,578 miles (+1,947)1 dangerous2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,578 miles
    Test number
    646471372114
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNSF tyre wearing bold inner edge
    • NoteOSF tyre wearing bold outer edge
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass102,631 miles (+1,463)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    102,631 miles
    Test number
    475429051197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

  16. Pass101,168 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    101,168 miles
    Test number
    250560760177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail101,112 miles (+3,996)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,112 miles
    Test number
    140689950141
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

  18. Pass97,116 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    97,116 miles
    Test number
    682464399005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,068 miles (+6,945)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    93,068 miles
    Test number
    490021998042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    86,123 miles
    Test number
    124976187445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T972 RPL

Does T972 RPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T972 RPL expired on 22 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T972 RPL?
The MOT on T972 RPL expired on 22 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T972 RPL done?
T972 RPL was recorded at 135,499 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2024, an average of 2,913 miles a year.
Has T972 RPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T972 RPL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on T972 RPL 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 T972 RPL find?
T972 RPL passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

Related registrations

Browse all T972 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.