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BMW 740

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

V62 DMGMOT history

V62 DMG is a blue petrol BMW 740 first used on 25 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 81,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
81,232 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V62 DMG
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
25 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V62 DMG was last recorded at 81,232 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 1,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,170 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,062 miles
Average per year
1,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,232 miles
  • 2025 – 80,170 miles
  • 2024 – 78,488 miles
  • 2023 – 78,144 miles
  • 2022 – 77,916 miles
  • 2021 – 76,961 miles
  • 2019 – 75,342 miles
  • 2018 – 74,111 miles
  • 2017 – 72,221 miles
  • 2016 – 70,397 miles
  • 2015 – 68,973 miles
  • 2014 – 65,947 miles
  • 2013 – 64,120 miles
  • 2011 – 62,242 miles
  • 2010 – 58,298 miles
  • 2009 – 55,853 miles
  • 2008 – 52,686 miles
  • 2007 – 47,543 miles
  • 2006 – 43,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,232 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill - lower arch area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill - lower arch area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    81,232 miles
    Test number
    724210304539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail81,232 miles (+1,062)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,232 miles
    Test number
    991760160353
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  3. Pass80,170 miles (+1,682)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,170 miles
    Test number
    495173382109
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower sill, inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Both rocker cover areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,488 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,488 miles
    Test number
    929894909441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail78,488 miles (+344)4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,488 miles
    Test number
    255535583216
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,144 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,144 miles
    Test number
    243058516356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill - lower arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill - lower arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail78,140 miles (+224)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,140 miles
    Test number
    707260520003
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill - lower arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill - lower arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass77,916 miles (+955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,916 miles
    Test number
    749230812943
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff cover plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass76,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,961 miles
    Test number
    162946223607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,961 miles (+1,619)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,961 miles
    Test number
    439019109189
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass75,342 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,342 miles
    Test number
    711404692916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail75,321 miles (+1,210)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,321 miles
    Test number
    677912345783
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass74,111 miles (+1,890)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,111 miles
    Test number
    285390482915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bent arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass72,221 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,221 miles
    Test number
    850930906365
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear flexi brake pipes perished
    • AdvisorySlight play nearside steering idler

  15. Fail72,221 miles (+1,824)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,221 miles
    Test number
    271274079795
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking engine compartment (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear flexi brake pipes perished
    • AdvisorySlight play nearside steering idler

  16. Pass70,397 miles (+1,424)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,397 miles
    Test number
    731205728733
    • AdvisoryDiff and engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront tyre very badly worn inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspention are slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre very badly perished
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded

  17. Pass68,973 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,973 miles
    Test number
    256162775094
    • NoteCorrosion both rear inner sills
    • NoteDiff oil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre badly perished

  18. Fail68,973 miles (+3,026)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,973 miles
    Test number
    249661275048
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteCorrosion both rear inner sills
    • NoteDiff oil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre badly perished

  19. Pass65,947 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,947 miles
    Test number
    577227414034
    • NoteDiff oil leak
    • NoteEngine area oil leak
    • NoteOffside rear top rear arm slight play
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteWater offside rear light

  20. Fail65,947 miles (+1,827)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,947 miles
    Test number
    895807014024
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDiff oil leak
    • NoteEngine area oil leak
    • NoteOffside rear top rear arm slight play
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteWater offside rear light

  21. Pass64,120 miles (+16)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,120 miles
    Test number
    518694413090
    • NoteNearside front brake slight binding
    • NoteSlight diff oil leak
    • NoteSlight play nearside rear suspention arm
    • NoteSome play offside outer centre drag link joint

  22. Fail64,104 miles (+1,862)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,104 miles
    Test number
    576699903064
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass62,242 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,242 miles
    Test number
    306384961325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak from rear axle
    • NoteWipers smear in operation

  24. Fail62,242 miles (+3,944)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,242 miles
    Test number
    236532061305
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak from rear axle
    • NoteWipers smear in operation

  25. Pass58,298 miles (+2,445)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,298 miles
    Test number
    282354850409
    • NoteSlight play nearside rear- rear arm

  26. Pass55,853 miles (+3,167)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,853 miles
    Test number
    603246959185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,686 miles (+5,143)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,686 miles
    Test number
    120838758066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass47,543 miles (+3,577)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,543 miles
    Test number
    124156067000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass43,966 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,966 miles
    Test number
    452647066084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about V62 DMG

Does V62 DMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V62 DMG is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V62 DMG?
The MOT on V62 DMG is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V62 DMG done?
V62 DMG was recorded at 81,232 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 1,853 miles a year.
Has V62 DMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V62 DMG has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V62 DMG 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 V62 DMG find?
V62 DMG passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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