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BMW 728

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

L1 XBCMOT history

L1 XBC is a silver petrol BMW 728 first used on 23 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 24,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2023
Mileage
24,150 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 XBC
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
23 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 XBC was last recorded at 24,150 miles on 8 Aug 2022, 1,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,122 miles · 2 May 2017
Between the last two tests
1,028 miles
Average per year
1,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 24,150 miles
  • 2017 – 23,122 miles
  • 2015 – 21,135 miles
  • 2014 – 20,158 miles
  • 2013 – 18,903 miles
  • 2012 – 17,579 miles
  • 2011 – 16,209 miles
  • 2010 – 14,565 miles
  • 2009 – 12,771 miles
  • 2008 – 10,319 miles
  • 2007 – 9,296 miles
  • 2006 – 8,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,150 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    24,150 miles
    Test number
    418103651726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    748945210110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. FailMileage not read2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    312586194485
    • DangerousNearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    665931296368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  5. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    174474577471
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and tread getting low
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  6. Fail23,122 miles (+1,987)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,122 miles
    Test number
    450977465614
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and tread getting low
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Pass21,135 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    21,135 miles
    Test number
    447227365138
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail21,135 miles (+977)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,135 miles
    Test number
    330185027540
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass20,158 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    20,158 miles
    Test number
    516092054332
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail20,154 miles (+1,251)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,154 miles
    Test number
    749071154338
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread low and worn unevenly
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass18,903 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    18,903 miles
    Test number
    588324953342
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn unevenly
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail18,903 miles (+1,324)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,903 miles
    Test number
    945604953308
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass17,579 miles (+1,370)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    17,579 miles
    Test number
    796656342385
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront bonnet grille insecure
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn unevenly
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall badly perished

  14. Pass16,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    16,209 miles
    Test number
    699259441324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail16,209 miles (+1,644)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,209 miles
    Test number
    919896741310
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn unevenly
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and cut on outer wall

  16. Pass14,565 miles (+1,794)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    14,565 miles
    Test number
    193621420385
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn unevenly
    • NoteNearside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

  17. Pass12,771 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    12,771 miles
    Test number
    204500059366
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  18. Fail12,771 miles (+2,452)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,771 miles
    Test number
    762570359372
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  19. Pass10,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    10,319 miles
    Test number
    382312658354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail10,319 miles (+1,023)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,319 miles
    Test number
    822272758304
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre stop light inoperative

  21. Pass9,296 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    9,296 miles
    Test number
    441025547459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    8,267 miles
    Test number
    243926546353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail8,267 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,267 miles
    Test number
    481535846378
    • FailureTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L1 XBC

Does L1 XBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L1 XBC expired on 7 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L1 XBC?
The MOT on L1 XBC expired on 7 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L1 XBC done?
L1 XBC was recorded at 24,150 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2022, an average of 1,014 miles a year.
Has L1 XBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 XBC has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2019.
Has the mileage on L1 XBC 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 L1 XBC find?
L1 XBC passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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