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BMW 740

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

Y228 SLHMOT history

Y228 SLH is a silver petrol BMW 740 first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 126,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
126,033 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 SLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y228 SLH was last recorded at 126,033 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
125,747 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
286 miles
Average per year
3,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,033 miles
  • 2025 – 125,747 miles
  • 2024 – 125,701 miles
  • 2020 – 121,802 miles
  • 2015 – 110,677 miles
  • 2014 – 108,806 miles
  • 2013 – 102,483 miles
  • 2012 – 95,991 miles
  • 2011 – 89,459 miles
  • 2010 – 83,139 miles
  • 2009 – 77,571 miles
  • 2008 – 71,627 miles
  • 2007 – 67,744 miles
  • 2006 – 62,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,033 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front WINDSCREEN CRAKED
  • AdvisoryOffside Front INNER TRACK ROD ARM SLIGHT PLAY

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,033 miles (+286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    126,033 miles
    Test number
    484148639641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front WINDSCREEN CRAKED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front INNER TRACK ROD ARM SLIGHT PLAY

  2. Pass125,747 miles (+46)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    125,747 miles
    Test number
    881902048657
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner arm play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass125,701 miles (+3,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    125,701 miles
    Test number
    523315747092
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass121,802 miles (+11,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    121,802 miles
    Test number
    371861451860
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass110,677 miles (+1,871)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    110,677 miles
    Test number
    181763826428
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass108,806 miles (+6,323)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,806 miles
    Test number
    496332304260
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteSill covers fitted.
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front steering idler arm bushes.

  7. Pass102,483 miles (+6,492)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    102,483 miles
    Test number
    228668193472
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteSill covers fitted.

  8. Pass95,991 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    95,991 miles
    Test number
    498611992182
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seat fitted offside rear

  9. Fail95,990 miles (+6,531)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,990 miles
    Test number
    929361092133
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seat fitted offside rear.

  10. Pass89,459 miles (+6,320)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    89,459 miles
    Test number
    558602801232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,139 miles (+5,568)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    83,139 miles
    Test number
    383961900207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,571 miles (+5,944)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    77,571 miles
    Test number
    840004209267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,627 miles (+3,883)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    71,627 miles
    Test number
    542874108225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,744 miles (+5,474)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    67,744 miles
    Test number
    444035407278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    62,270 miles
    Test number
    500096386148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y228 SLH

Does Y228 SLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y228 SLH is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y228 SLH?
The MOT on Y228 SLH is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y228 SLH done?
Y228 SLH was recorded at 126,033 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 3,200 miles a year.
Has Y228 SLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 SLH has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2012.
Has the mileage on Y228 SLH 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 Y228 SLH find?
Y228 SLH passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen craked; offside front inner track rod arm slight play.

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