BMW 740
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc
X457 WJOMOT history
X457 WJO is a black petrol BMW 740 first used on 30 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 163,334 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 163,334 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,411 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X457 WJO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 740
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X457 WJO was last recorded at 163,334 miles on 16 Jun 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 163,333 miles · 2 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 5,411 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 163,334 miles
- 2024 – 158,028 miles
- 2023 – 157,691 miles
- 2021 – 154,882 miles
- 2020 – 154,429 miles
- 2019 – 153,591 miles
- 2018 – 150,160 miles
- 2017 – 143,727 miles
- 2016 – 137,172 miles
- 2015 – 129,176 miles
- 2014 – 126,651 miles
- 2013 – 123,746 miles
- 2012 – 118,583 miles
- 2011 – 113,003 miles
- 2010 – 106,941 miles
- 2009 – 93,644 miles
- 2008 – 82,669 miles
- 2007 – 72,884 miles
- 2006 – 61,397 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,334 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008
Nearside Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated temperamental to open bonnet
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,334 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 163,334 miles
- Test number
- 102354946389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,333 miles (+5,305)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,333 miles
- Test number
- 220407471562
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,028 miles (+337)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 158,028 miles
- Test number
- 183382930230
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear between fuel tank and inner sill. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass157,691 miles (+6)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 157,691 miles
- Test number
- 730849982299
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated temperamental to open bonnet (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, cracked/aged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail157,685 miles (+2,803)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,685 miles
- Test number
- 107005023345
- MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted, no real beam pattern (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated temperamental to open bonnet (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, cracked/aged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,882 miles (+453)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 154,882 miles
- Test number
- 159923767179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,429 miles (+838)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 154,429 miles
- Test number
- 402729423597
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass153,591 miles (+3,431)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 153,591 miles
- Test number
- 919576877005
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill\jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass150,160 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 150,160 miles
- Test number
- 503787033334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,160 miles (+6,433)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,160 miles
- Test number
- 836769334403
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass143,727 miles (+6,555)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 143,727 miles
- Test number
- 493881713956
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,172 miles (+7,996)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 137,172 miles
- Test number
- 698349774719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,176 miles (+2,525)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 129,176 miles
- Test number
- 639532496399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,651 miles (+2,905)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 126,651 miles
- Test number
- 335788024378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,746 miles (+5,163)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 123,746 miles
- Test number
- 288640343310
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass118,583 miles (+5,580)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 118,583 miles
- Test number
- 656090452393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,003 miles (+10)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 113,003 miles
- Test number
- 548240651397
- NoteOil leak
Fail112,993 miles (+6,052)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,993 miles
- Test number
- 175078041322
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass106,941 miles (+13,297)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 106,941 miles
- Test number
- 342829950415
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteWiper blades deteriorated
Pass93,644 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 93,644 miles
- Test number
- 710529759267
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fail93,644 miles (+10,975)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,644 miles
- Test number
- 890852659206
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass82,669 miles (+9,785)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 82,669 miles
- Test number
- 774361568209
- 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)
Pass72,884 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 72,884 miles
- Test number
- 311716547256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,884 miles (+11,487)1 dangerous2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,884 miles
- Test number
- 703372447252
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteOffside front tyre only 3mm and wearing low on edges
Pass61,397 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 61,397 miles
- Test number
- 323652146253
- 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)
Fail61,396 miles2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,396 miles
- Test number
- 184366826286
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRadius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about X457 WJO
- Does X457 WJO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X457 WJO expired on 15 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X457 WJO?
- The MOT on X457 WJO expired on 15 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X457 WJO done?
- X457 WJO was recorded at 163,334 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2025, an average of 5,411 miles a year.
- Has X457 WJO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X457 WJO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on X457 WJO 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 X457 WJO find?
- X457 WJO passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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