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BMW 740

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 4,398 cc

X47 UPCMOT history

X47 UPC is a grey petrol BMW 740 first used on 20 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
146,997 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X47 UPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X47 UPC was last recorded at 146,997 miles on 7 May 2026, 4,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Nov 2009: 103,147 miles, lower than 106,623 miles on 1 Dec 2008.
  • 9 Dec 2010: 103,143 miles, lower than 106,224 miles on 2 Dec 2010.

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
142,950 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,047 miles
Average per year
2,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,997 miles
  • 2025 – 142,950 miles
  • 2024 – 142,821 miles
  • 2023 – 142,750 miles
  • 2021 – 142,250 miles
  • 2020 – 142,001 miles
  • 2018 – 135,828 miles
  • 2017 – 124,086 miles
  • 2015 – 121,322 miles
  • 2014 – 116,782 miles
  • 2013 – 110,913 miles
  • 2012 – 110,036 miles
  • 2011 – 108,197 miles
  • 2010 – 106,316 miles
  • 2009 – 103,147 miles
  • 2008 – 106,623 miles
  • 2007 – 97,547 miles
  • 2006 – 93,900 miles
  • 2005 – 86,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,997 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Slight free movement to inner steering joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,997 miles (+4,047)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    146,997 miles
    Test number
    789315209794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass142,950 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    142,950 miles
    Test number
    504463048345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,821 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    142,821 miles
    Test number
    776360574261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,750 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    142,750 miles
    Test number
    823005109068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,250 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    142,250 miles
    Test number
    124033028609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,001 miles (+6,173)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    142,001 miles
    Test number
    837388467905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,828 miles (+7,710)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    135,828 miles
    Test number
    491143593706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,118 miles (+4,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    128,118 miles
    Test number
    739901133855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass124,086 miles (+2,764)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    124,086 miles
    Test number
    606029455458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,322 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    121,322 miles
    Test number
    356171811403
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySlight free movement to inner steering joints

  11. Fail121,320 miles (+4,538)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,320 miles
    Test number
    768225876735
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySlight free movement to inner steering joints

  12. Pass116,782 miles (+5,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    116,782 miles
    Test number
    809274744371
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass110,913 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    110,913 miles
    Test number
    657368733387
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail110,911 miles (+875)3 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,911 miles
    Test number
    999257733381
    • DangerousFront Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • DangerousRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass110,036 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    110,036 miles
    Test number
    318726642355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail108,197 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,197 miles
    Test number
    587402831345
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBrakediscs s/worn

  17. Pass108,197 miles (+1,881)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    108,197 miles
    Test number
    628542031377
    • NoteBrakediscs s/worn

  18. Pass106,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    106,316 miles
    Test number
    553533940319
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail103,143 miles (-3,081)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,143 miles
    Test number
    654653940323
    • Repaired at testFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail106,224 miles (+3,077)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,224 miles
    Test number
    153496130358
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass103,147 miles (-3,476)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    103,147 miles
    Test number
    584591529365
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass106,623 miles (+9,076)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    106,623 miles
    Test number
    462446438339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass97,547 miles (+3,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    97,547 miles
    Test number
    224427747388
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass93,900 miles (+7,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    93,900 miles
    Test number
    981313816330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass86,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    86,491 miles
    Test number
    231120445390
    • 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)

Questions about X47 UPC

Does X47 UPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X47 UPC is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X47 UPC?
The MOT on X47 UPC is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X47 UPC done?
X47 UPC was recorded at 146,997 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 2,964 miles a year.
Has X47 UPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X47 UPC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2015.
Has the mileage on X47 UPC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 17 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X47 UPC find?
X47 UPC passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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