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BMW 740

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

Y36 BPGMOT history

Y36 BPG is a grey petrol BMW 740 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 199,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
199,856 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y36 BPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y36 BPG was last recorded at 199,856 miles on 28 Jul 2025, 708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,148 miles · 1 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
708 miles
Average per year
5,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 199,856 miles
  • 2024 – 199,148 miles
  • 2023 – 195,677 miles
  • 2018 – 193,816 miles
  • 2017 – 188,234 miles
  • 2016 – 180,225 miles
  • 2015 – 176,992 miles
  • 2014 – 172,126 miles
  • 2013 – 160,628 miles
  • 2007 – 114,413 miles
  • 2006 – 100,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,856 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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,856 miles (+708)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    199,856 miles
    Test number
    989565158448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass199,148 miles (+3,471)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    199,148 miles
    Test number
    173644419029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass195,677 miles (+1,861)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    195,677 miles
    Test number
    300376653294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass193,816 miles (+5,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    193,816 miles
    Test number
    402506252035
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  5. Pass188,234 miles (+8,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    188,234 miles
    Test number
    758061606236
    • AdvisoryDeep gouge in nearside front tyre inner side wall, no cords exposed requires attention

  6. Pass180,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    180,225 miles
    Test number
    905490466698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail180,225 miles (+3,233)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,225 miles
    Test number
    250978776564
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  8. Pass176,992 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    176,992 miles
    Test number
    829547525072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail176,990 miles (+4,864)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,990 miles
    Test number
    458705515024
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  10. Pass172,126 miles (+11,498)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    172,126 miles
    Test number
    156645114441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass160,628 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    160,628 miles
    Test number
    938985423096
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Fail160,605 miles (+46,192)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,605 miles
    Test number
    859427613067
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass114,413 miles (+13,928)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    114,413 miles
    Test number
    562981807284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,485 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    100,485 miles
    Test number
    183161106236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlastic insert on nearside front wing loose

Questions about Y36 BPG

Does Y36 BPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y36 BPG expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y36 BPG?
The MOT on Y36 BPG expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y36 BPG done?
Y36 BPG was recorded at 199,856 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2025, an average of 5,224 miles a year.
Has Y36 BPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y36 BPG has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on Y36 BPG 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 Y36 BPG find?
Y36 BPG passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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