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BMW 730

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

Y4 NSDMOT history

Y4 NSD is a blue diesel BMW 730 first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 101,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
101,048 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 NSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 NSD was last recorded at 101,048 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 3,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,892 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,156 miles
Average per year
5,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,048 miles
  • 2025 – 97,892 miles
  • 2024 – 93,064 miles
  • 2023 – 82,580 miles
  • 2022 – 78,342 miles
  • 2021 – 71,482 miles
  • 2020 – 64,999 miles
  • 2019 – 59,545 miles
  • 2017 – 54,953 miles
  • 2015 – 41,698 miles
  • 2014 – 33,271 miles
  • 2013 – 29,088 miles
  • 2012 – 22,447 miles
  • 2011 – 16,156 miles
  • 2010 – 12,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,048 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel rim has welding

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 Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,048 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    101,048 miles
    Test number
    574968053946
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel rim has welding

  2. Fail101,048 miles (+3,156)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,048 miles
    Test number
    700594907122
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel rim has welding

  3. Pass97,892 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    97,892 miles
    Test number
    756663991257
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail97,877 miles (+4,813)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,877 miles
    Test number
    781929758448
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass93,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    93,064 miles
    Test number
    213398085287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail93,064 miles (+10,484)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,064 miles
    Test number
    698363470183
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,580 miles (+4,238)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    82,580 miles
    Test number
    293388079140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,342 miles (+6,860)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,342 miles
    Test number
    424410461291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,482 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,482 miles
    Test number
    960794816440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,446 miles (+6,447)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,446 miles
    Test number
    367768853520
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass64,999 miles (+5,454)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,999 miles
    Test number
    990812697823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,545 miles (+4,592)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,545 miles
    Test number
    272139374989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,953 miles (+7,875)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,953 miles
    Test number
    335786203173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,078 miles (+5,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,078 miles
    Test number
    867690312550
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass41,698 miles (+8,427)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    41,698 miles
    Test number
    316404960667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,271 miles (+4,183)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    33,271 miles
    Test number
    688017204387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,088 miles (+39)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,088 miles
    Test number
    756879013316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on outer edges.

  18. Fail29,049 miles (+6,602)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,049 miles
    Test number
    106697113303
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on outer edges.

  19. Pass22,447 miles (+6,291)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    22,447 miles
    Test number
    275243382226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,156 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    16,156 miles
    Test number
    166598071126
    • NoteNearside front door handle little stiff to open from outside.

  21. Fail16,156 miles (+4,105)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,156 miles
    Test number
    566438971135
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside front door handle little stiff to open from outside.

  22. Pass12,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    12,051 miles
    Test number
    152371400296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 NSD

Does Y4 NSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 NSD is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 NSD?
The MOT on Y4 NSD is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 NSD done?
Y4 NSD was recorded at 101,048 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 5,725 miles a year.
Has Y4 NSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 NSD has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y4 NSD 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 Y4 NSD find?
Y4 NSD passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp insecure; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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