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BMW 728

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S62 APCMOT history

S62 APC is a black petrol BMW 728 first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 52,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2024
Mileage
52,018 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S62 APC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S62 APC was last recorded at 52,018 miles on 2 Oct 2023, 1,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Oct 2014: 32,025 miles, lower than 35,025 miles on 6 Oct 2014.
  • 4 Oct 2018: 48,348 miles, lower than 48,434 miles on 1 Oct 2018.

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
50,827 miles · 1 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
1,191 miles
Average per year
2,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 52,018 miles
  • 2020 – 50,827 miles
  • 2019 – 50,821 miles
  • 2018 – 48,348 miles
  • 2017 – 43,118 miles
  • 2016 – 39,447 miles
  • 2015 – 37,152 miles
  • 2014 – 32,025 miles
  • 2013 – 33,681 miles
  • 2012 – 31,208 miles
  • 2011 – 27,511 miles
  • 2010 – 23,815 miles
  • 2009 – 20,115 miles
  • 2008 – 17,863 miles
  • 2007 – 16,661 miles
  • 2006 – 15,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,018 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear facing lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear facing lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • All rear rubber suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate and have fine cracks forming

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint dust cover

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm outer ball joint dust cover

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,018 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    52,018 miles
    Test number
    257922405279
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear facing lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear facing lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    101135337181
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated back track control arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInstrument panel mile meter display defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    256639262883
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated back track control arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInstrument panel mile meter display defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    850683767118
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear track control arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear track control arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish and has fine surface cracks forming (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish and has fine surface cracks forming (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to read mileage as some display digits not showing.

  5. FailMileage not read2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    481804791800
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward track control arm ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward track control arm ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear track control arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear track control arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish and has fine surface cracks forming (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish and has fine surface cracks forming (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to read mileage as some display digits not showing.

  6. Pass50,827 miles (+6)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,827 miles
    Test number
    898189480667
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot gas strut defective and does not hold boot open
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass50,821 miles4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,821 miles
    Test number
    114159897193
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm outer ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm outer ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear rubber suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate and have fine cracks forming
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail50,821 miles (+2,473)4 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,821 miles
    Test number
    420538055615
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm inner ball joint dust cover split and part missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm inner ball joint dust cover split and part missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm outer ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm outer ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear rubber suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate and have fine cracks forming
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass48,348 miles (-86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,348 miles
    Test number
    248755647891
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail48,434 miles (+5,316)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,434 miles
    Test number
    475741165819
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass43,118 miles (+3,671)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    43,118 miles
    Test number
    387550985134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass39,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    39,447 miles
    Test number
    115326628192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,447 miles (+2,295)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,447 miles
    Test number
    594681392049
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass37,152 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,152 miles
    Test number
    652380333713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,139 miles (+5,114)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,139 miles
    Test number
    826633904074
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass32,025 miles (-3,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,025 miles
    Test number
    109281784219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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)

  17. Fail35,025 miles (+1,344)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,025 miles
    Test number
    825979874263
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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)

  18. Pass33,681 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    33,681 miles
    Test number
    566792683297
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail33,662 miles (+2,454)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,662 miles
    Test number
    337192083411
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass31,208 miles (+3,697)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    31,208 miles
    Test number
    617714562252
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

  21. Pass27,511 miles (+3,696)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    27,511 miles
    Test number
    426316961248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    23,815 miles
    Test number
    653618370270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,815 miles (+3,700)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,815 miles
    Test number
    991464170216
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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)

  24. Pass20,115 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    20,115 miles
    Test number
    793543339202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,863 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    17,863 miles
    Test number
    380950018415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,661 miles (+1,282)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    16,661 miles
    Test number
    821293827239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    15,379 miles
    Test number
    923587326263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail15,379 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,379 miles
    Test number
    473203526271
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about S62 APC

Does S62 APC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S62 APC expired on 8 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S62 APC?
The MOT on S62 APC expired on 8 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S62 APC done?
S62 APC was recorded at 52,018 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2023, an average of 2,137 miles a year.
Has S62 APC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S62 APC has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S62 APC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 8 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S62 APC find?
S62 APC passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2023 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear facing lower arm; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear facing lower arm; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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