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BMW 740

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

V704 OUMMOT history

V704 OUM is a green petrol BMW 740 first used on 28 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 95,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
95,592 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V704 OUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V704 OUM was last recorded at 95,592 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 2,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2016.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jan 2011: 35,610 miles, lower than 83,060 miles on 9 Dec 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,019 miles · 30 Sept 2016
Between the last two tests
2,573 miles
Average per year
892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,592 miles
  • 2016 – 93,019 miles
  • 2015 – 92,453 miles
  • 2013 – 89,731 miles
  • 2012 – 88,147 miles
  • 2011 – 35,610 miles
  • 2009 – 83,060 miles
  • 2008 – 81,094 miles
  • 2007 – 79,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,592 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    95,592 miles
    Test number
    615390889768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    276978254592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    997629828189
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass93,019 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,019 miles
    Test number
    754251692650
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sides inner sill to jacking points corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    216739945437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,453 miles (+2,722)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,453 miles
    Test number
    599167055058
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass89,731 miles (+1,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    89,731 miles
    Test number
    648470233010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  8. Pass88,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    88,147 miles
    Test number
    196542232059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,147 miles (+52,537)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,147 miles
    Test number
    608601132072
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass35,610 miles (-47,450)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,610 miles
    Test number
    319962311043
    • NoteSlight play in Offside front steering

  11. Pass83,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    83,060 miles
    Test number
    683723949344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,060 miles (+1,966)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,060 miles
    Test number
    920399339348
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousAll four tyres perished, 235/60/16
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass81,094 miles (+2,055)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    81,094 miles
    Test number
    870851648315
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass79,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    79,039 miles
    Test number
    820823537325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V704 OUM

Does V704 OUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V704 OUM is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V704 OUM?
The MOT on V704 OUM is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V704 OUM done?
V704 OUM was recorded at 95,592 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 892 miles a year.
Has V704 OUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V704 OUM has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on V704 OUM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V704 OUM find?
V704 OUM passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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