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BMW 730

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

V40 BMWMOT history

V40 BMW is a silver diesel BMW 730 first used on 1 Sept 2010. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 104,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

V40 BMW silver BMW 7 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
104,814 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 BMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 BMW was last recorded at 104,814 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 2,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
102,327 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,487 miles
Average per year
6,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,814 miles
  • 2024 – 102,327 miles
  • 2023 – 92,797 miles
  • 2022 – 83,684 miles
  • 2021 – 74,645 miles
  • 2020 – 64,517 miles
  • 2018 – 59,874 miles
  • 2017 – 54,312 miles
  • 2016 – 49,628 miles
  • 2015 – 42,747 miles
  • 2013 – 24,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,814 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,814 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    104,814 miles
    Test number
    192880933995
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail104,811 miles (+2,484)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,811 miles
    Test number
    436335145080
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass102,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    102,327 miles
    Test number
    756082723406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail102,327 miles (+9,530)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,327 miles
    Test number
    183460975566
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  5. Pass92,797 miles (+9,113)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,797 miles
    Test number
    424789628123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,684 miles (+9,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,684 miles
    Test number
    631478543951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass74,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,645 miles
    Test number
    614296645261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,645 miles (+10,128)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,645 miles
    Test number
    196404529404
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass64,517 miles (+4,643)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,517 miles
    Test number
    182942755045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,874 miles (+3,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,874 miles
    Test number
    880766811117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front small chip in screen
  11. Pass56,794 miles (+2,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,794 miles
    Test number
    375644371646
    • AdvisoryRear pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low
  12. Pass54,312 miles (+4,684)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,312 miles
    Test number
    961001439906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,628 miles (+6,881)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,628 miles
    Test number
    518027114748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,747 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,747 miles
    Test number
    419405585081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,717 miles (+18,549)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    42,717 miles
    Test number
    355377235040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,168 miles
    Test number
    198715133231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 BMW

Does V40 BMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V40 BMW expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V40 BMW?
The MOT on V40 BMW expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V40 BMW done?
V40 BMW was recorded at 104,814 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 6,654 miles a year.
Has V40 BMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 BMW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V40 BMW 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 V40 BMW find?
V40 BMW passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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