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BMW 730

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

YAF 242MOT history

YAF 242 is a black petrol BMW 730 first used on 29 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 75,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
75,337 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YAF 242
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
730
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

YAF 242 was last recorded at 75,337 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,962 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
375 miles
Average per year
3,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,337 miles
  • 2024 – 74,962 miles
  • 2023 – 73,970 miles
  • 2022 – 72,619 miles
  • 2021 – 70,488 miles
  • 2019 – 67,535 miles
  • 2017 – 61,298 miles
  • 2016 – 54,483 miles
  • 2015 – 47,942 miles
  • 2014 – 43,676 miles
  • 2013 – 36,690 miles
  • 2012 – 30,358 miles
  • 2011 – 24,576 miles
  • 2010 – 23,784 miles
  • 2009 – 21,657 miles
  • 2008 – 16,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,337 miles
  • MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,337 miles (+375)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,337 miles
    Test number
    127962360899
    • MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,962 miles (+992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,962 miles
    Test number
    788422916935
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,970 miles (+1,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,970 miles
    Test number
    404117631982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass72,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,619 miles
    Test number
    903614251012
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail72,619 miles (+2,131)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,619 miles
    Test number
    776576632461
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass70,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,488 miles
    Test number
    146589460281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,488 miles (+2,953)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,488 miles
    Test number
    449319354857
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass67,535 miles (+6,237)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,535 miles
    Test number
    712444784025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,298 miles (+6,815)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,298 miles
    Test number
    603303649624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,483 miles (+6,541)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,483 miles
    Test number
    848504286799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,942 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,942 miles
    Test number
    675987555052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,914 miles (+4,238)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,914 miles
    Test number
    248433645058
    • NoteEngine Management light on at time of test.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass43,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,676 miles
    Test number
    427474744025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail43,676 miles (+6,986)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,676 miles
    Test number
    648741744067
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass36,690 miles (+6,332)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,690 miles
    Test number
    218563863095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,358 miles (+5,782)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    30,358 miles
    Test number
    706409332033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,576 miles (+792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    24,576 miles
    Test number
    945201841017
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass23,784 miles (+2,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    23,784 miles
    Test number
    541804480262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail21,657 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,657 miles
    Test number
    812265689210
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass21,657 miles (+4,772)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    21,657 miles
    Test number
    882955689204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    16,885 miles
    Test number
    994099888260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YAF 242

What vehicle is registration YAF 242 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YAF 242 on a black petrol BMW 730 first used on 29 Oct 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YAF 242 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YAF 242 is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on YAF 242?
The MOT on YAF 242 is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YAF 242 done?
YAF 242 was recorded at 75,337 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 3,413 miles a year.
Has YAF 242 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YAF 242 has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on YAF 242 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 YAF 242 find?
YAF 242 passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both; offside front anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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