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BMW 728

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

P839 STWMOT history

P839 STW is a blue petrol BMW 728 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 114,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2022
Mileage
114,000 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2021
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P839 STW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

P839 STW was last recorded at 114,000 miles on 13 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Nov 2021: 114,000 miles, lower than 129,074 miles on 12 May 2016.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
129,074 miles · 12 May 2016
Average per year
1,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 114,000 miles
  • 2016 – 129,074 miles
  • 2014 – 120,863 miles
  • 2013 – 119,383 miles
  • 2011 – 117,322 miles
  • 2010 – 115,536 miles
  • 2009 – 105,102 miles
  • 2008 – 101,865 miles
  • 2007 – 96,651 miles
  • 2006 – 90,538 miles
  • 2005 – 88,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,000 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Floor/sills corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,000 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,000 miles
    Test number
    299779538827
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    685350660658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    968658360324
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  4. FailMileage not read6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    950976076216
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  5. PassMileage not read15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    314948709540
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  6. Pass129,074 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    129,074 miles
    Test number
    623668384688
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFloor/sills corroding
    • AdvisorySlight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

  7. FailMileage not read2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    680184047774
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFloor/sills corroding
    • AdvisorySlight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

  8. PassMileage not read3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    169506985094
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront brakes slighty imbalanced
    • NoteNearside washer jet inoperative
    • NoteSills covered

  9. Pass120,863 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    120,863 miles
    Test number
    179490474432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,383 miles (+2,061)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    119,383 miles
    Test number
    289665123095
    • NoteMinor play in both rear wheel bearings

  11. Pass117,322 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    117,322 miles
    Test number
    666589031318
    • NoteFront brake discs worn low

  12. Fail117,322 miles (+1,786)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,322 miles
    Test number
    376699731380
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn low

  13. Pass115,536 miles (+10,434)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    115,536 miles
    Test number
    333011920336
    • NoteNearside and offside front and rear brake discs worn

  14. Pass105,102 miles (+3,237)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    105,102 miles
    Test number
    533893229390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass101,865 miles (+5,214)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    101,865 miles
    Test number
    443495528332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  16. Pass96,651 miles (+6,113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    96,651 miles
    Test number
    664914737368
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass90,538 miles (+2,427)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    90,538 miles
    Test number
    722590226322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,111 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    88,111 miles
    Test number
    831398615303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P839 STW

Does P839 STW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P839 STW expired on 12 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P839 STW?
The MOT on P839 STW expired on 12 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P839 STW done?
P839 STW was recorded at 114,000 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2021, an average of 1,618 miles a year.
Has P839 STW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P839 STW has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on P839 STW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P839 STW find?
P839 STW passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 5 more.

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