BMW 728
Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc
L33 RCRMOT history
L33 RCR is a black petrol BMW 728 first used on 19 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 170,261 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 170,261 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,124 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L33 RCR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 728
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 19 Sept 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L33 RCR was last recorded at 170,261 miles on 5 Feb 2025, 700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 169,561 miles · 28 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 700 miles
- Average per year
- 3,124 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 170,261 miles
- 2023 – 169,561 miles
- 2021 – 169,424 miles
- 2020 – 169,169 miles
- 2019 – 168,711 miles
- 2018 – 168,161 miles
- 2016 – 155,760 miles
- 2015 – 151,941 miles
- 2014 – 149,892 miles
- 2012 – 147,859 miles
- 2010 – 146,227 miles
- 2009 – 145,374 miles
- 2008 – 142,763 miles
- 2007 – 140,593 miles
- 2006 – 126,322 miles
- 2005 – 110,339 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass170,261 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Dangerous4 MOTs, 2008–2014
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,261 miles (+700)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 170,261 miles
- Test number
- 705225443284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,561 miles (+137)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 169,561 miles
- Test number
- 431297817983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,424 miles (+255)3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 169,424 miles
- Test number
- 231747125570
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated central (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated central (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded front to rear
Pass169,169 miles (+458)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 169,169 miles
- Test number
- 910345715908
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass168,711 miles (+550)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 168,711 miles
- Test number
- 508217517417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,161 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 168,161 miles
- Test number
- 775406131194
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PassMileage not read8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 291014010488
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush on upper arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FailMileage not read5 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 624272400409
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush on upper arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass155,760 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 155,760 miles
- Test number
- 660316490562
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded
Fail155,760 miles (+3,819)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,760 miles
- Test number
- 398560018774
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded
Pass151,941 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 151,941 miles
- Test number
- 199548405014
- NoteAll metal brake pipes are corroding.
- NoteBoth rear tyre treads very close to limit.
- NoteNearside front suspension rear lower arm ball joint gaitor in poor condition and splitting.
- NoteNearside rear lamp cluster in poor condition.
Fail151,941 miles (+2,049)2 repaired4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,941 miles
- Test number
- 229948505060
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- NoteAll metal brake pipes are corroding.
- NoteBoth rear tyre treads very close to limit.
- NoteNearside front suspension rear lower arm ball joint gaitor in poor condition and splitting.
- NoteNearside rear lamp cluster in poor condition.
Pass149,892 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 149,892 miles
- Test number
- 609930714096
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Fail149,892 miles (+2,033)2 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,892 miles
- Test number
- 508210214069
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass147,859 miles (+2)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 147,859 miles
- Test number
- 746045142380
- NoteAll rear sections of brake pipes are corroding.
- NoteAll underside fuel pipes are corroding.
- NoteBoth front tyre tread depths are close to safe limit, Offside front is also worn unevenly. ie outer edge badly worn.
- NoteBoth rear tyre tread depths are below manufacturers recomended safe limit.
- NoteBrake fluid is discoloured. Advise flush and renew.
Fail147,857 miles (+817)1 dangerous3 failures6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,857 miles
- Test number
- 446382442306
- DangerousFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteAll rear sections of brake pipes are corroding.
- NoteAll underside fuel pipes are corroding.
- NoteBonnet release reqs attn.
- NoteBoth front tyre tread depths are close to safe limit, Offside front is also worn unevenly. ie outer edge badly worn.
- NoteBoth rear tyre tread depths are below manufacturers recomended safe limit.
- NoteBrake fluid is discoloured. Advise flush and renew.
Pass147,040 miles (+813)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 147,040 miles
- Test number
- 946820012082
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFuel pipe slightly corroded
Pass146,227 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 146,227 miles
- Test number
- 362682240322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,226 miles (+852)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,226 miles
- Test number
- 883021640376
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass145,374 miles (+2,611)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 145,374 miles
- Test number
- 154833249368
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass142,763 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 142,763 miles
- Test number
- 811946728389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,763 miles (+2,170)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,763 miles
- Test number
- 131344828376
- DangerousWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- NoteN/s & o/s/r brake pipes corroding.....
- NoteParking brake release button incomplete....
Pass140,593 miles (+14,271)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 140,593 miles
- Test number
- 544287837341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,322 miles (+15,983)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 126,322 miles
- Test number
- 684495536356
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass110,339 miles (+12)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 110,339 miles
- Test number
- 934106035346
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteChild seat obviously incorrectly fitted
- NoteOil leak
Fail110,327 miles2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,327 miles
- Test number
- 754214235353
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteChild seat obviously incorrectly fitted
- NoteOil leak
Questions about L33 RCR
- Does L33 RCR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L33 RCR expired on 4 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L33 RCR?
- The MOT on L33 RCR expired on 4 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L33 RCR done?
- L33 RCR was recorded at 170,261 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2025, an average of 3,124 miles a year.
- Has L33 RCR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L33 RCR has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2017.
- Has the mileage on L33 RCR 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 L33 RCR find?
- L33 RCR passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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