BMW 728
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
S23 DCJMOT history
S23 DCJ is a green petrol BMW 728 first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 149,451 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 149,451 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,090 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S23 DCJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 728
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 30 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S23 DCJ was last recorded at 149,451 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 7,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 141,656 miles · 23 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,795 miles
- Average per year
- 4,090 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,451 miles
- 2025 – 141,656 miles
- 2024 – 133,537 miles
- 2022 – 121,762 miles
- 2021 – 118,316 miles
- 2020 – 115,351 miles
- 2018 – 105,847 miles
- 2017 – 100,845 miles
- 2016 – 93,568 miles
- 2015 – 86,792 miles
- 2014 – 80,765 miles
- 2013 – 77,853 miles
- 2012 – 76,925 miles
- 2011 – 76,029 miles
- 2010 – 74,884 miles
- 2009 – 73,821 miles
- 2008 – 72,693 miles
- 2007 – 71,462 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,451 miles
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort weak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
26 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,451 miles (+7,795)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 149,451 miles
- Test number
- 998790106797
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort weak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass141,656 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 141,656 miles
- Test number
- 444934251761
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail141,656 miles (+8,119)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,656 miles
- Test number
- 217001842795
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,537 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 133,537 miles
- Test number
- 163798023076
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 251872782309
- MinorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass121,762 miles (+1)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 121,762 miles
- Test number
- 730864168087
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track arm/tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail121,761 miles (+3,445)1 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,761 miles
- Test number
- 626749963882
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track arm/tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass118,316 miles (+2,965)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 118,316 miles
- Test number
- 571945938959
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass115,351 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 115,351 miles
- Test number
- 871756023519
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 987730135146
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Pass105,847 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 105,847 miles
- Test number
- 861912615191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,847 miles (+5,002)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,847 miles
- Test number
- 900114970911
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe due to corrosion (3.6.A.1)
Pass100,845 miles (+77)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 100,845 miles
- Test number
- 863992927067
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail100,768 miles (+7,200)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,768 miles
- Test number
- 557660183843
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broke (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass93,568 miles (+6,776)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 93,568 miles
- Test number
- 206879505259
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCenter stop light inop
Pass86,792 miles (+6,027)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 86,792 miles
- Test number
- 256501425068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,765 miles (+15)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 80,765 miles
- Test number
- 507602534062
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn outer edges
- NoteBoth rear tyres badly perished sidewall/tread area due to age!
Fail80,750 miles (+2,897)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,750 miles
- Test number
- 988991134080
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn outer edges
- NoteBoth rear tyres badly perished sidewall/tread area due to age!
Pass77,853 miles (+928)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 77,853 miles
- Test number
- 186577003401
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAdvise o/s/r tyre perished
Pass76,925 miles (+12)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 76,925 miles
- Test number
- 676237402083
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAdvise o/s/r tyre perished
Fail76,913 miles (+884)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,913 miles
- Test number
- 997753902096
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAdvise o/s/r tyre perished
Pass76,029 miles (+1,145)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 76,029 miles
- Test number
- 565950911016
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAdvise o/s/r light unit damaged
Pass74,884 miles (+1,063)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 74,884 miles
- Test number
- 534384500086
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteAdvise o/s/r light unit damaged
Pass73,821 miles (+1,128)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 73,821 miles
- Test number
- 403255009017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,693 miles (+1,231)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 72,693 miles
- Test number
- 884943508034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,462 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 71,462 miles
- Test number
- 753374007000
- NoteAdvise n/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge
Questions about S23 DCJ
- Does S23 DCJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 DCJ is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S23 DCJ?
- The MOT on S23 DCJ is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S23 DCJ done?
- S23 DCJ was recorded at 149,451 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 4,090 miles a year.
- Has S23 DCJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S23 DCJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on S23 DCJ 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 S23 DCJ find?
- S23 DCJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside parking brake effort weak; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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