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BMW 740

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

V87 FJFMOT history

V87 FJF is a silver petrol BMW 740 first used on 7 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 77,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
77,585 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V87 FJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V87 FJF was last recorded at 77,585 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,572 miles · 1 May 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
1,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,585 miles
  • 2024 – 75,702 miles
  • 2023 – 75,116 miles
  • 2021 – 74,461 miles
  • 2020 – 72,666 miles
  • 2019 – 71,581 miles
  • 2018 – 70,443 miles
  • 2017 – 68,742 miles
  • 2016 – 67,981 miles
  • 2015 – 66,342 miles
  • 2014 – 60,041 miles
  • 2013 – 56,891 miles
  • 2012 – 54,968 miles
  • 2011 – 51,486 miles
  • 2010 – 48,860 miles
  • 2009 – 46,684 miles
  • 2008 – 44,524 miles
  • 2007 – 40,840 miles
  • 2006 – 38,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,585 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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,585 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    77,585 miles
    Test number
    369148171095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail77,572 miles (+1,870)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,572 miles
    Test number
    306349282456
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting HOLE NEXT TO JACKING POINT ON SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR ARM BOOT DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL HAS PERISHING/DAMAGE ON INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security HEAVY CORROSION NEXT TO JACKING POINT ON SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass75,702 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,702 miles
    Test number
    262019357689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,116 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    75,116 miles
    Test number
    348352413159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail75,113 miles (+16)4 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,113 miles
    Test number
    838594119905
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s & n/s [too white] (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding outer brake pad siezed in caliper (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail75,097 miles (+636)1 dangerous4 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,097 miles
    Test number
    376348192410
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner position light bulb much brighter than other position lamps
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight free movement in seat back
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,461 miles
    Test number
    508782608248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,461 miles (+1,795)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,461 miles
    Test number
    901094448942
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass72,666 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,666 miles
    Test number
    786121331480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,628 miles (+1,047)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,628 miles
    Test number
    163486402220
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass71,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,581 miles
    Test number
    905543870685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,581 miles (+1,138)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,581 miles
    Test number
    270579401016
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass70,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    70,443 miles
    Test number
    243168477015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,443 miles (+1,701)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,443 miles
    Test number
    649859286292
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass68,742 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,742 miles
    Test number
    217263221402
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just pass criteria

  16. Fail68,739 miles (+758)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,739 miles
    Test number
    334840016746
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

  17. Pass67,981 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,981 miles
    Test number
    915942714105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,342 miles (+6,301)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,342 miles
    Test number
    293176912013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,041 miles (+3,150)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,041 miles
    Test number
    376370084493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFUEL TANK FILLER NECK AREA REPAIRED

  20. Fail56,891 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,891 miles
    Test number
    276899863217
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass56,891 miles (+1,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,891 miles
    Test number
    646109463212
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass54,968 miles (+3,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,968 miles
    Test number
    348751572431
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass51,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,486 miles
    Test number
    417106051243
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail51,486 miles (+2,626)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,486 miles
    Test number
    748556551226
    • FailureNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass48,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,860 miles
    Test number
    513672150273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail48,860 miles (+2,176)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,860 miles
    Test number
    801662050224
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass46,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,684 miles
    Test number
    351716949258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail46,684 miles (+2,160)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,684 miles
    Test number
    594816149229
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  29. Pass44,524 miles (+3,684)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,524 miles
    Test number
    553477848225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass40,840 miles (+2,506)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,840 miles
    Test number
    892539247218
    • NoteScreenwash output poor.

  31. Pass38,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,334 miles
    Test number
    952188946220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V87 FJF

Does V87 FJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V87 FJF is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V87 FJF?
The MOT on V87 FJF is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V87 FJF done?
V87 FJF was recorded at 77,585 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 1,951 miles a year.
Has V87 FJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V87 FJF has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V87 FJF 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 V87 FJF find?
V87 FJF passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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