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BMW 740

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

YLE 789MOT history

YLE 789 is a blue petrol BMW 740 first used on 26 Jun 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 140,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2026
Mileage
140,064 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
YLE 789
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2026
Latest MOT test
13 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

YLE 789 was last recorded at 140,064 miles on 13 May 2025, 131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2006: 95,416 miles, lower than 954,243 miles on 8 Sept 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,933 miles · 1 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,064 miles
  • 2023 – 139,933 miles
  • 2022 – 135,199 miles
  • 2021 – 130,566 miles
  • 2020 – 127,742 miles
  • 2019 – 123,402 miles
  • 2018 – 117,230 miles
  • 2017 – 110,778 miles
  • 2016 – 106,475 miles
  • 2015 – 106,457 miles
  • 2014 – 106,445 miles
  • 2013 – 106,423 miles
  • 2012 – 106,273 miles
  • 2011 – 104,255 miles
  • 2010 – 102,802 miles
  • 2009 – 101,021 miles
  • 2007 – 99,448 miles
  • 2006 – 95,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,064 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,064 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    140,064 miles
    Test number
    804955791457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,933 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    139,933 miles
    Test number
    598306563476
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail139,933 miles (+4,734)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,933 miles
    Test number
    320072612548
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,199 miles (+4,633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    135,199 miles
    Test number
    628093135629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,566 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,566 miles
    Test number
    813553714131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,742 miles (+4,340)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,742 miles
    Test number
    296245063498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,402 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,402 miles
    Test number
    394355057902
    • 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))

  8. Fail123,402 miles (+6,172)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,402 miles
    Test number
    609317739443
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Pass117,230 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,230 miles
    Test number
    284903537757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail117,230 miles (+6,452)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,230 miles
    Test number
    428423435607
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass110,778 miles (+4,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,778 miles
    Test number
    596394579465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass106,475 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,475 miles
    Test number
    244606072131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,457 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,457 miles
    Test number
    247995395179
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass106,457 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    106,457 miles
    Test number
    886595895140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass106,445 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    106,445 miles
    Test number
    439738474160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,423 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    106,423 miles
    Test number
    405921373163
    • NoteOffside front and rear tyres slightly deteriated<cracks on their outer walls>

  17. Fail106,423 miles (+150)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,423 miles
    Test number
    778181973104
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside front and rear tyres slightly deteriated<cracks on their outer walls>

  18. Pass106,273 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    106,273 miles
    Test number
    587768772142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail106,246 miles (+1,991)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,246 miles
    Test number
    466513572111
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass104,255 miles (+1,453)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    104,255 miles
    Test number
    998625071171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,802 miles (+135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    102,802 miles
    Test number
    583842470140
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail102,667 miles (+1,646)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,667 miles
    Test number
    884429060144
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass101,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    101,021 miles
    Test number
    672388979179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail101,021 miles (+1,573)2 dangerous4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,021 miles
    Test number
    590431879129
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass99,448 miles (+4,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    99,448 miles
    Test number
    220583167253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass95,416 miles (-858,827)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    95,416 miles
    Test number
    333564666433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass954,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    954,243 miles
    Test number
    593971256267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YLE 789

What vehicle is registration YLE 789 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YLE 789 on a blue petrol BMW 740 first used on 26 Jun 1998. 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 YLE 789 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on YLE 789 expired on 12 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on YLE 789?
The MOT on YLE 789 expired on 12 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has YLE 789 done?
YLE 789 was recorded at 140,064 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2025.
Has YLE 789 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YLE 789 has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on YLE 789 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on YLE 789 find?
YLE 789 passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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