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BMW 728

Purple · Petrol · 2001 · 2,793 cc

L7 ATDMOT history

L7 ATD is a purple petrol BMW 728 first used on 26 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 211,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2025
Mileage
211,766 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 ATD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 ATD was last recorded at 211,766 miles on 26 Jul 2024, 3,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2017: 101,928 miles, lower than 174,164 miles on 16 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
208,169 miles · 25 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
3,597 miles
Average per year
4,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 211,766 miles
  • 2023 – 208,169 miles
  • 2021 – 199,403 miles
  • 2020 – 196,449 miles
  • 2019 – 193,275 miles
  • 2018 – 192,851 miles
  • 2017 – 101,928 miles
  • 2016 – 174,164 miles
  • 2015 – 162,000 miles
  • 2014 – 153,830 miles
  • 2012 – 145,203 miles
  • 2011 – 143,605 miles
  • 2009 – 142,107 miles
  • 2008 – 140,304 miles
  • 2007 – 134,040 miles
  • 2006 – 128,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,766 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth side front and rear around jacking point corroded badly.
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear under side corroded

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear outter sill holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside rear brake binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,766 miles (+3,597)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    211,766 miles
    Test number
    530207482210
    • AdvisoryBoth side front and rear around jacking point corroded badly.
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear under side corroded

  2. Pass208,169 miles (+8,766)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    208,169 miles
    Test number
    356459904571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass199,403 miles (+2,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    199,403 miles
    Test number
    449058657738
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass196,449 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    196,449 miles
    Test number
    859954719780
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail196,449 miles (+3,174)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,449 miles
    Test number
    931796046609
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass193,275 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    193,275 miles
    Test number
    238984991777
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outter sill holed

  7. Fail193,275 miles (+424)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,275 miles
    Test number
    740954780767
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outter sill holed

  8. Pass192,851 miles (+90,923)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    192,851 miles
    Test number
    232985011157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass101,928 miles (-72,236)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,928 miles
    Test number
    955766863285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  10. Pass174,164 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    174,164 miles
    Test number
    893485111765
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding slightly

  11. Fail174,163 miles (+12,163)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,163 miles
    Test number
    893942552274
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint front straight arm of the two (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear bent arm of the two (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding slightly

  12. Pass162,000 miles (+8,170)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    162,000 miles
    Test number
    195950155431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass153,830 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    153,830 miles
    Test number
    149902304176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    596250213104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail145,203 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,203 miles
    Test number
    286289632185
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass145,203 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    145,203 miles
    Test number
    819999432103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass143,605 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    143,605 miles
    Test number
    297667001051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass142,107 miles (+1,803)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    142,107 miles
    Test number
    533209649317
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass140,304 miles (+6,264)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    140,304 miles
    Test number
    480356748333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass134,040 miles (+5,348)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    134,040 miles
    Test number
    200468447351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass128,692 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    128,692 miles
    Test number
    904688566275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L7 ATD

Does L7 ATD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 ATD expired on 25 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 ATD?
The MOT on L7 ATD expired on 25 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 ATD done?
L7 ATD was recorded at 211,766 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2024, an average of 4,658 miles a year.
Has L7 ATD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 ATD has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L7 ATD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L7 ATD find?
L7 ATD passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: both side front and rear around jacking point corroded badly.; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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