When is L5SEU's MOT due?

This vehicle's MOT is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then while keeping the same renewal date.

Yes. DVLA records show this vehicle is currently taxed. Tax is due for renewal on 1 October 2026.

What mileage has L5SEU done?

The last mileage recorded at MOT was 142,515 miles in May 2026. Based on its recent usage, we estimate it has now covered around 142,500 miles.

Has L5SEU ever failed an MOT?

Yes. It has failed 8 MOT tests, most recently in November 2024. The failure reasons are listed in the MOT history above.

Has L5SEU's mileage ever dropped?

No. The mileage readings recorded at its MOT tests have risen consistently, with no drops that would suggest clocking.

L5SEU

BMW 740

1999 · Black · Petrol · 4398cc

Data from official DVSA and DVLA records · Report generated 3 August 2026

Vehicle Summary

MOT

Valid

until 20/05/2027

Tax

Taxed

due 01/10/2026

Est. Mileage

142,532

projected from MOT records

MOT Tests

18 passed · 8 failed

Mileage History

MOT History

Test number
756001282157
Expiry
20 May 2027
Odometer
142,515 mi
ADVISORYADV
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORYADV
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Test number
922209734165
Expiry
22 Nov 2025
Odometer
142,261 mi
ADVISORYADV
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Test number
189868426255
Expiry
—
Odometer
142,261 mi
PRSPRS
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
ADVISORYADV
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Test number
736922672004
Expiry
2 Oct 2024
Odometer
140,889 mi
ADVISORYADV
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORYADV
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Test number
730879186694
Expiry
—
Odometer
140,882 mi
MAJORMAJ
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJORMAJ
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORYADV
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Test number
167499834944
Expiry
4 Jul 2023
Odometer
138,438 mi
ADVISORYADV
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Test number
305152666204
Expiry
29 Jun 2022
Odometer
135,110 mi
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORYADV
EML inoperative
ADVISORYADV
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Test number
757945871951
Expiry
—
Odometer
135,110 mi
MAJORMAJ
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MAJORMAJ
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJORMAJ
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJORMAJ
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MAJORMAJ
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORYADV
EML inoperative
ADVISORYADV
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Test number
363778970639
Expiry
6 Dec 2020
Odometer
131,271 mi
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYADV
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Test number
803333614924
Expiry
22 May 2019
Odometer
129,350 mi
No defects recorded for this test
Test number
555794981573
Expiry
6 Jan 2018
Odometer
126,782 mi
ADVISORYADV
Oil leak
Test number
675695006206
Expiry
6 Jan 2017
Odometer
116,753 mi
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Test number
584221652641
Expiry
—
Odometer
116,753 mi
PRSPRS
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRSPRS
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Test number
695877754381
Expiry
22 Dec 2015
Odometer
109,249 mi
No defects recorded for this test
Test number
995957483225
Expiry
9 Nov 2014
Odometer
100,822 mi
No defects recorded for this test
Test number
739615882216
Expiry
9 Nov 2013
Odometer
96,192 mi
ADVISORYADV
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Oil leak
Test number
745843782248
Expiry
—
Odometer
96,191 mi
FAILFAIL
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FAILFAIL
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
FAILFAIL
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAILFAIL
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAILFAIL
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAILFAIL
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISORYADV
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
ADVISORYADV
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORYADV
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Oil leak
Test number
997712511398
Expiry
9 Nov 2012
Odometer
91,313 mi
ADVISORYADV
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Test number
889021411370
Expiry
—
Odometer
91,313 mi
FAILFAIL
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISORYADV
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Test number
351424010312
Expiry
9 Nov 2011
Odometer
86,648 mi
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
off side rear cv boot split
Test number
421802410402
Expiry
—
Odometer
86,639 mi
FAILFAIL
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FAILFAIL
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
off side rear cv boot split
Test number
424587309460
Expiry
7 Nov 2010
Odometer
81,679 mi
ADVISORYADV
Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYADV
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
ADVISORYADV
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
ADVISORYADV
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Test number
313567109320
Expiry
—
Odometer
81,679 mi
FAILFAIL
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAILFAIL
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
ADVISORYADV
Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYADV
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Test number
902419608364
Expiry
7 Nov 2009
Odometer
75,764 mi
ADVISORYADV
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORYADV
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
ADVISORYADV
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Test number
663632617383
Expiry
7 Nov 2008
Odometer
—
No defects recorded for this test
Test number
832737016234
Expiry
17 Aug 2007
Odometer
60,843 mi
No defects recorded for this test

MOT History

MOT

Passes:18

Fails:8

Pass Rate:69%

Advisories:60

Expires:20/05/2027

Days Remaining:290 days

MOT Summary

Tax

Status:Taxed

Due:01/10/2026

Days Remaining:59 days

Tax

Mileage

Estimated Mileage:142,532

Annual Mileage:130

vs UK Average:98% below

Mileage Summary

Emissions

Euro Standard:EURO 3

Emissions

Vehicle Details

Manufactured:1999

First Registered:September 1999

V5C Last Issued:10/10/2019

Wheelplan:2 Axle Rigid Body

Marked for Export:No

Vehicle Details

L5SEU FAQs

When is L5SEU's MOT due?: This vehicle's MOT is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then while keeping the same renewal date.
Is L5SEU taxed?: Yes. DVLA records show this vehicle is currently taxed. Tax is due for renewal on 1 October 2026.
What mileage has L5SEU done?: The last mileage recorded at MOT was 142,515 miles in May 2026. Based on its recent usage, we estimate it has now covered around 142,500 miles.
Has L5SEU ever failed an MOT?: Yes. It has failed 8 MOT tests, most recently in November 2024. The failure reasons are listed in the MOT history above.
Has L5SEU's mileage ever dropped?: No. The mileage readings recorded at its MOT tests have risen consistently, with no drops that would suggest clocking.