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BMW 730

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

Y7 TLKMOT history

Y7 TLK is a silver diesel BMW 730 first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 154,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

Y7 TLK silver BMW 7 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 7 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2026
Mileage
154,688 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 TLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 TLK was last recorded at 154,688 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 10,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,731 miles · 12 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
10,957 miles
Average per year
11,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,688 miles
  • 2024 – 143,731 miles
  • 2023 – 134,302 miles
  • 2022 – 122,622 miles
  • 2021 – 102,097 miles
  • 2020 – 86,316 miles
  • 2019 – 82,630 miles
  • 2018 – 75,215 miles
  • 2017 – 68,885 miles
  • 2016 – 57,138 miles
  • 2015 – 44,353 miles
  • 2014 – 29,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,688 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Handbrake efficiency 17%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,688 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    154,688 miles
    Test number
    960849877213
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail154,688 miles (+10,957)4 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,688 miles
    Test number
    626273610108
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass143,731 miles (+9,429)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    143,731 miles
    Test number
    956980753617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,302 miles (+11,680)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,302 miles
    Test number
    286894458572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,622 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    122,622 miles
    Test number
    996147061526
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail122,622 miles (+20,525)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,622 miles
    Test number
    616489079886
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass102,097 miles (+15,781)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,097 miles
    Test number
    249525402018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,316 miles (+3,686)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,316 miles
    Test number
    263700570677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,630 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,630 miles
    Test number
    688130730617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail82,630 miles (+7,415)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,630 miles
    Test number
    341657012667
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass75,215 miles (+6,330)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,215 miles
    Test number
    186830608006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,885 miles (+11,747)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,885 miles
    Test number
    907547079817
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEmissions passed - reading too low for print out

  13. Pass57,138 miles (+12,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,138 miles
    Test number
    523687796540
    • AdvisoryEmissions test passed - reading too low for print out

  14. Pass44,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,353 miles
    Test number
    268268948939
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency 17%

  15. Fail44,353 miles (+184)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,353 miles
    Test number
    195104101662
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency 17%

  16. Pass44,169 miles (+14,962)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    44,169 miles
    Test number
    895982425019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,207 miles
    Test number
    529307204116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,207 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,207 miles
    Test number
    999355204163
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about Y7 TLK

Does Y7 TLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y7 TLK expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y7 TLK?
The MOT on Y7 TLK expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y7 TLK done?
Y7 TLK was recorded at 154,688 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 11,079 miles a year.
Has Y7 TLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 TLK has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y7 TLK 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 Y7 TLK find?
Y7 TLK passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slightly; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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