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BMW 730

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

X27 RAFMOT history

X27 RAF is a grey diesel BMW 730 first used on 28 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 157,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
157,804 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X27 RAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X27 RAF was last recorded at 157,804 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 4,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,681 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,123 miles
Average per year
7,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,804 miles
  • 2025 – 153,681 miles
  • 2024 – 148,427 miles
  • 2023 – 144,169 miles
  • 2022 – 139,374 miles
  • 2021 – 133,992 miles
  • 2020 – 131,559 miles
  • 2019 – 128,644 miles
  • 2018 – 125,535 miles
  • 2017 – 101,738 miles
  • 2016 – 100,440 miles
  • 2015 – 90,992 miles
  • 2014 – 82,653 miles
  • 2013 – 76,812 miles
  • 2012 – 66,122 miles
  • 2010 – 57,264 miles
  • 2009 – 49,088 miles
  • 2008 – 38,195 miles
  • 2007 – 20,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,804 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Under tray covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Position lamp in boot lid not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,804 miles (+4,123)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    157,804 miles
    Test number
    256422531725
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,681 miles (+5,254)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    153,681 miles
    Test number
    247106180661
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,427 miles (+4,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    148,427 miles
    Test number
    758604812498
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords walls [both sides] (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,169 miles
    Test number
    700853922956
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail144,169 miles (+4,795)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,169 miles
    Test number
    926988029180
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,374 miles (+5,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    139,374 miles
    Test number
    409929831238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,992 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    133,992 miles
    Test number
    170616426184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,559 miles (+2,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    131,559 miles
    Test number
    545324031214
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers fitted

  9. Pass128,644 miles (+3,109)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,644 miles
    Test number
    832420141885
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers fitted

  10. Pass125,535 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    125,535 miles
    Test number
    331774373855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPosition lamp in boot lid not working

  11. Fail125,531 miles (+23,793)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,531 miles
    Test number
    818182723361
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPosition lamp in boot lid not working

  12. Pass101,738 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,738 miles
    Test number
    127983995465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,440 miles (+97)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    100,440 miles
    Test number
    338101414063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Fail100,343 miles (+9,351)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,343 miles
    Test number
    796734936200
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass90,992 miles (+8,339)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,992 miles
    Test number
    607988745194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,653 miles
    Test number
    439654034107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,653 miles (+5,841)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,653 miles
    Test number
    255354334422
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass76,812 miles (+10,690)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,812 miles
    Test number
    178137733165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,122 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,122 miles
    Test number
    257872732157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,116 miles (+8,852)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,116 miles
    Test number
    688936742050
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass57,264 miles (+8,176)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,264 miles
    Test number
    264970000233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,088 miles (+2,736)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,088 miles
    Test number
    562699409233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,352 miles (+8,157)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,352 miles
    Test number
    141032049413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,195 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,195 miles
    Test number
    183374818214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,173 miles (+13,206)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,173 miles
    Test number
    983285008153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,967 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    20,967 miles
    Test number
    333671597213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X27 RAF

Does X27 RAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X27 RAF is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X27 RAF?
The MOT on X27 RAF is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X27 RAF done?
X27 RAF was recorded at 157,804 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 7,454 miles a year.
Has X27 RAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X27 RAF has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on X27 RAF 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 X27 RAF find?
X27 RAF passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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