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When is the MOT due for M273 SMV?

The MOT for M273 SMV is valid and due for renewal on or before 23 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of M273 SMV?

The recorded mileage for M273 SMV is 143,538 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is M273 SMV ULEZ compliant?

No, M273 SMV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1994 BMW 740 4.0L Petrol · M273 SMV

M273 SMV

1994 BMW 740 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 143,538 miles. MOT valid until 23/07/2027.

Make & Model: BMW 740
Year / Origin: 1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 23/07/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 143,538 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 4.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 143,538 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1994
Engine: 3982cc

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M273 SMV Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2026
143,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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M273 SMV Mileage History

01/03/2006114,281 mi
03/03/2006114,281 mi
28/02/2007124,287 mi+10,006 mi
28/02/2007124,287 mi
04/03/2008134,337 mi+10,050 mi
09/07/2022139,841 mi+5,504 mi
01/07/2023142,034 mi+2,193 mi
20/07/2024142,700 mi+666 mi
14/07/2025143,073 mi+373 mi
25/07/2026143,538 mi+465 mi

Average of roughly 1,434 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

M273 SMV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 19:13

MOT Analysis

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10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 740 (M273 SMV) between March 2006 and July 2026.

The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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