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BMW 728

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

C5 PRDMOT history

C5 PRD is a silver petrol BMW 728 first used on 20 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 171,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2024
Mileage
171,016 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 PRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 PRD was last recorded at 171,016 miles on 24 Mar 2023, 7,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,519 miles · 11 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
7,497 miles
Average per year
1,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 171,016 miles
  • 2022 – 163,519 miles
  • 2021 – 161,266 miles
  • 2020 – 161,128 miles
  • 2019 – 161,024 miles
  • 2018 – 160,412 miles
  • 2017 – 159,133 miles
  • 2016 – 158,073 miles
  • 2015 – 157,627 miles
  • 2014 – 157,269 miles
  • 2013 – 156,432 miles
  • 2012 – 155,545 miles
  • 2011 – 154,436 miles
  • 2010 – 153,972 miles
  • 2009 – 153,622 miles
  • 2008 – 153,039 miles
  • 2007 – 152,201 miles
  • 2006 – 148,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,016 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides from steering idlers
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides as marked rear bushes and n/s lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,016 miles (+7,497)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    171,016 miles
    Test number
    162096267883
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides from steering idlers
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides as marked rear bushes and n/s lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass163,519 miles (+2,253)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    163,519 miles
    Test number
    307735713495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,266 miles (+138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    161,266 miles
    Test number
    511085412429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass161,128 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    161,128 miles
    Test number
    464630535813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,024 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    161,024 miles
    Test number
    156439084912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail161,003 miles (+591)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,003 miles
    Test number
    594488262842
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt more towards front of car (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass160,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    160,412 miles
    Test number
    467415541755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail160,412 miles (+1,279)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,412 miles
    Test number
    910189029322
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  9. Pass159,133 miles (+1,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    159,133 miles
    Test number
    399743065299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass158,073 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    158,073 miles
    Test number
    311625347112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass157,627 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    157,627 miles
    Test number
    505274155019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass157,269 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    157,269 miles
    Test number
    195583254075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass156,432 miles (+887)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    156,432 miles
    Test number
    125574253026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass155,545 miles (+1,109)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    155,545 miles
    Test number
    148146152491
    • NoteSlight play at the n/s detected at the steering wheel

  15. Pass154,436 miles (+464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    154,436 miles
    Test number
    845733351014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass153,972 miles (+350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    153,972 miles
    Test number
    843063650067
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass153,622 miles (+583)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    153,622 miles
    Test number
    553054059077
    • NoteNs/f steering has slight play in idler arm

  18. Pass153,039 miles (+838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    153,039 miles
    Test number
    813287978067
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass152,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    152,201 miles
    Test number
    960725967012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail152,201 miles (+3,854)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,201 miles
    Test number
    914468757018
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass148,347 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    148,347 miles
    Test number
    281921986073
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C5 PRD

Does C5 PRD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 PRD expired on 23 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 PRD?
The MOT on C5 PRD expired on 23 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 PRD done?
C5 PRD was recorded at 171,016 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2023, an average of 1,333 miles a year.
Has C5 PRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 PRD has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on C5 PRD 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 C5 PRD find?
C5 PRD passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides from steering idlers, and 2 more.

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