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BMW 728

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,793 cc

S18 CWCMOT history

S18 CWC is a blue petrol BMW 728 first used on 23 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 147,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2025
Mileage
147,271 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 CWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S18 CWC was last recorded at 147,271 miles on 1 Feb 2024, 4,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,113 miles · 2 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
4,158 miles
Average per year
4,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,271 miles
  • 2023 – 143,113 miles
  • 2019 – 104,487 miles
  • 2018 – 102,871 miles
  • 2017 – 102,768 miles
  • 2016 – 102,648 miles
  • 2014 – 102,583 miles
  • 2013 – 102,326 miles
  • 2012 – 100,281 miles
  • 2011 – 97,635 miles
  • 2010 – 95,432 miles
  • 2009 – 92,287 miles
  • 2008 – 87,747 miles
  • 2007 – 77,810 miles
  • 2006 – 67,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    978496896145
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass147,271 miles (+4,158)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    147,271 miles
    Test number
    336702412295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,113 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,113 miles
    Test number
    671614458008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    286196536451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    835884470023
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,487 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,487 miles
    Test number
    296676818670
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail104,463 miles (+1,592)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,463 miles
    Test number
    664422209227
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass102,871 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,871 miles
    Test number
    455662476148
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres slightly perished

  9. Fail102,871 miles (+103)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,871 miles
    Test number
    695612259773
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres slightly perished

  10. Pass102,768 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    102,768 miles
    Test number
    447671597033
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  11. Fail102,768 miles (+120)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,768 miles
    Test number
    514194246394
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  12. Pass102,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,648 miles
    Test number
    854527681949
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded toflexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail102,648 miles (+65)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,648 miles
    Test number
    626798774886
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded toflexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass102,583 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    102,583 miles
    Test number
    219655934376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,326 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    102,326 miles
    Test number
    878484653357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,281 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    100,281 miles
    Test number
    786901932120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,635 miles (+2,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    97,635 miles
    Test number
    407415521126
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass95,432 miles (+3,145)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    95,432 miles
    Test number
    721096720185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,287 miles (+4,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    92,287 miles
    Test number
    291621929481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass87,747 miles (+9,937)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    87,747 miles
    Test number
    931281428143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,810 miles (+59)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    77,810 miles
    Test number
    471954527107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear top rear suspension arm ball joint mounting has slight play
    • NoteOffside rear top rear suspension arm ball joint mounting has slight play

  22. Fail77,751 miles (+10,479)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,751 miles
    Test number
    422163027146
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear top rear suspension arm ball joint mounting has slight play
    • NoteOffside rear top rear suspension arm ball joint mounting has slight play

  23. Pass67,272 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    67,272 miles
    Test number
    224263226186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,237 miles1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,237 miles
    Test number
    890472226165
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Questions about S18 CWC

Does S18 CWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 CWC expired on 1 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 CWC?
The MOT on S18 CWC expired on 1 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 CWC done?
S18 CWC was recorded at 147,271 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2024, an average of 4,508 miles a year.
Has S18 CWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 CWC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S18 CWC 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 S18 CWC find?
S18 CWC failed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2025 with 9 major defects and 1 advisory: horn not working; nearside front position lamp not working; nearside rear position lamp not working, and 7 more.

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