
BMW 740
Yellow and Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc
V1 LHXMOT history
V1 LHX is a yellow and silver diesel BMW 740 first used on 10 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 180,607 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 180,607 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 12,846 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V1 LHX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 740
- Colour
- Yellow and Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 10 Jul 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V1 LHX was last recorded at 180,607 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 13,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 167,240 miles · 18 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,367 miles
- Average per year
- 12,846 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,607 miles
- 2025 – 167,240 miles
- 2024 – 166,801 miles
- 2023 – 156,388 miles
- 2022 – 136,233 miles
- 2021 – 126,668 miles
- 2019 – 105,319 miles
- 2018 – 88,031 miles
- 2017 – 69,539 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
11 tests since 18 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,607 miles (+13,367)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 180,607 miles
- Test number
- 568299160068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,240 miles (+439)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 167,240 miles
- Test number
- 456058650689
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass166,801 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 166,801 miles
- Test number
- 853299441258
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail166,801 miles (+10,413)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,801 miles
- Test number
- 969667091533
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass156,388 miles (+133)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 156,388 miles
- Test number
- 827558349249
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail156,255 miles (+20,022)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,255 miles
- Test number
- 357421030661
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass136,233 miles (+9,565)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 136,233 miles
- Test number
- 887207298496
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,668 miles (+21,349)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 126,668 miles
- Test number
- 175705906097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,319 miles (+17,288)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 105,319 miles
- Test number
- 503107637952
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass88,031 miles (+18,492)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 88,031 miles
- Test number
- 961383971122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,539 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 69,539 miles
- Test number
- 125493150510
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V1 LHX
- Does V1 LHX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 LHX is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V1 LHX?
- The MOT on V1 LHX is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V1 LHX done?
- V1 LHX was recorded at 180,607 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 12,846 miles a year.
- Has V1 LHX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V1 LHX has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on V1 LHX 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 V1 LHX find?
- V1 LHX passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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