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BMW 730

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

V9 AYAMOT history

V9 AYA is a blue diesel BMW 730 first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 250,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
250,122 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
12,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V9 AYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V9 AYA was last recorded at 250,122 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Dec 2012: 57,246 miles, lower than 57,257 miles on 3 Dec 2012.

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
250,122 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 250,122 miles
  • 2025 – 246,582 miles
  • 2024 – 241,463 miles
  • 2022 – 230,939 miles
  • 2021 – 209,005 miles
  • 2020 – 196,627 miles
  • 2019 – 170,177 miles
  • 2018 – 153,070 miles
  • 2017 – 135,312 miles
  • 2016 – 114,802 miles
  • 2015 – 88,881 miles
  • 2014 – 72,875 miles
  • 2012 – 57,246 miles
  • 2010 – 42,098 miles
  • 2009 – 37,439 miles
  • 2008 – 33,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,122 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted stopping a full inspectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass250,122 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    250,122 miles
    Test number
    451621764231
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted stopping a full inspection

  2. Fail250,122 miles (+3,540)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,122 miles
    Test number
    394837249524
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted stopping a full inspection

  3. Pass246,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    246,582 miles
    Test number
    882474331767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail246,582 miles (+5,119)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,582 miles
    Test number
    263618220853
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/50r18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working halo bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass241,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    241,463 miles
    Test number
    905693880635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail241,463 miles (+10,524)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,463 miles
    Test number
    752762248715
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  7. Pass230,939 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    230,939 miles
    Test number
    730321367239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray's fitted at time of test stopping a full inspection

  8. Fail230,939 miles (+21,934)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,939 miles
    Test number
    302154710322
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray's fitted at time of test stopping a full inspection

  9. Pass209,005 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    209,005 miles
    Test number
    686353305166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail209,003 miles (+12,376)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,003 miles
    Test number
    749734647308
    • DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass196,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    196,627 miles
    Test number
    861443599359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail196,627 miles (+26,450)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,627 miles
    Test number
    586056823681
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/50r18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass170,177 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    170,177 miles
    Test number
    464814559747
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  14. Fail170,177 miles (+17,107)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,177 miles
    Test number
    346979365932
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  15. Pass153,070 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    153,070 miles
    Test number
    219770410807
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted to vehicle

  16. Fail153,064 miles (+17,752)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,064 miles
    Test number
    636627936169
    • DangerousWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted to vehicle

  17. Pass135,312 miles (+20,510)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    135,312 miles
    Test number
    957657718689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass114,802 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    114,802 miles
    Test number
    925312856221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail114,802 miles (+25,921)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,802 miles
    Test number
    891247099599
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass88,881 miles (+16,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,881 miles
    Test number
    757861875037
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass72,875 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,875 miles
    Test number
    726716274095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,151 miles (+14,905)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,151 miles
    Test number
    338312174051
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass57,246 miles (-11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,246 miles
    Test number
    639619432304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail57,257 miles (+6,460)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,257 miles
    Test number
    447038632421
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass50,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,797 miles
    Test number
    165993002474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,797 miles (+8,699)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,797 miles
    Test number
    489673902057
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass42,098 miles (+4,659)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    42,098 miles
    Test number
    453457230355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,439 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    37,439 miles
    Test number
    750030039386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail37,439 miles (+4,165)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,439 miles
    Test number
    453620939403
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass33,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,274 miles
    Test number
    694989338340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V9 AYA

Does V9 AYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V9 AYA is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V9 AYA?
The MOT on V9 AYA is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V9 AYA done?
V9 AYA was recorded at 250,122 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 12,558 miles a year.
Has V9 AYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V9 AYA has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V9 AYA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Dec 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V9 AYA find?
V9 AYA passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; under tray fitted stopping a full inspection.

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