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BMW 740

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 4,398 cc

W651 DBWMOT history

W651 DBW is a green petrol BMW 740 first used on 31 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
135,849 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W651 DBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W651 DBW was last recorded at 135,849 miles on 21 Mar 2024, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,783 miles · 6 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
4,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,849 miles
  • 2023 – 135,783 miles
  • 2022 – 135,733 miles
  • 2020 – 135,249 miles
  • 2019 – 132,991 miles
  • 2018 – 130,172 miles
  • 2017 – 123,159 miles
  • 2015 – 114,927 miles
  • 2013 – 108,145 miles
  • 2012 – 106,378 miles
  • 2010 – 94,362 miles
  • 2009 – 76,907 miles
  • 2008 – 65,206 miles
  • 2007 – 64,322 miles
  • 2006 – 57,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    825350717682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. FailMileage not read4 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    143436914889
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass135,849 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,849 miles
    Test number
    136151825323
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail135,783 miles (+50)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,783 miles
    Test number
    982359818856
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass135,733 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    135,733 miles
    Test number
    708533786094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,249 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,249 miles
    Test number
    792776520067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,991 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,991 miles
    Test number
    943012757396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,172 miles (+7,013)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    130,172 miles
    Test number
    556061402533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,159 miles (+8,232)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    123,159 miles
    Test number
    697277655871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,927 miles (+6,782)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    114,927 miles
    Test number
    378412325115
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass108,145 miles (+1,767)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    108,145 miles
    Test number
    837231513340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,378 miles (+12,016)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    106,378 miles
    Test number
    428700222391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,362 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    94,362 miles
    Test number
    360962710143
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail94,362 miles (+17,455)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,362 miles
    Test number
    673182710182
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  15. Pass76,907 miles (+11,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    76,907 miles
    Test number
    364346099008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  16. Pass65,206 miles (+884)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    65,206 miles
    Test number
    572812708174
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass64,322 miles (+7,011)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    64,322 miles
    Test number
    650199597119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    57,311 miles
    Test number
    444456026209
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail57,311 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,311 miles
    Test number
    954496526259
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about W651 DBW

Does W651 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W651 DBW is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on W651 DBW?
The MOT on W651 DBW is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W651 DBW done?
W651 DBW was recorded at 135,849 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2024, an average of 4,462 miles a year.
Has W651 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W651 DBW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on W651 DBW 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 W651 DBW find?
W651 DBW passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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