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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.

V1 LHX yellow BMW 7 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 7 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass180,607 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 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.

  1. Pass180,607 miles (+13,367)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    180,607 miles
    Test number
    568299160068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass126,668 miles (+21,349)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,668 miles
    Test number
    175705906097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. Pass88,031 miles (+18,492)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,031 miles
    Test number
    961383971122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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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