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BMW 728

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S717 MLPMOT history

S717 MLP is a green petrol BMW 728 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 111,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
111,722 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S717 MLP
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S717 MLP was last recorded at 111,722 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 5,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,147 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,575 miles
Average per year
2,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,722 miles
  • 2025 – 106,147 miles
  • 2024 – 106,147 miles
  • 2018 – 98,443 miles
  • 2017 – 96,400 miles
  • 2016 – 93,570 miles
  • 2014 – 90,004 miles
  • 2013 – 86,652 miles
  • 2012 – 82,176 miles
  • 2011 – 78,450 miles
  • 2010 – 74,709 miles
  • 2009 – 71,468 miles
  • 2008 – 67,949 miles
  • 2007 – 63,990 miles
  • 2006 – 60,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,722 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake flexis deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front to rear brake pipes corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,722 miles (+5,575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    111,722 miles
    Test number
    620783435738
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,147 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    106,147 miles
    Test number
    314739346406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

  3. Fail106,147 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,147 miles
    Test number
    725706382925
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

  4. Fail106,147 miles9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,147 miles
    Test number
    219383305473
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank showing spillage stains
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryUnder-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    324813040494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    508940941590
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass98,443 miles (+2,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,443 miles
    Test number
    963046387066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass96,400 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    96,400 miles
    Test number
    858400716627
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryRear brake flexis deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryPark brake on 30 immbalance
    • AdvisoryPark brake on 30 immbalance

  9. FailMileage not read2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    260227655885
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryRear brake flexis deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryPark brake on 30 immbalance
    • AdvisoryPark brake on 30 immbalance

  10. FailMileage not read2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    462433021449
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just reaches required efficiency .
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front , and nearside rear . (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass93,570 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,570 miles
    Test number
    690037251407
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPark brake requires adjustment/repair

  12. Fail93,570 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,570 miles
    Test number
    274710547546
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPark brake requires adjustment/repair

  13. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    216651805248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. FailMileage not read1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    547217895132
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass90,004 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,004 miles
    Test number
    228466494193
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Fail90,004 miles (+3,352)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,004 miles
    Test number
    429195594192
    • FailureInner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass86,652 miles (+4,476)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    86,652 miles
    Test number
    258592673188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,176 miles (+3,726)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,176 miles
    Test number
    726311392132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,450 miles (+3,741)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    78,450 miles
    Test number
    815175091186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass74,709 miles (+3,241)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,709 miles
    Test number
    810073370199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside outer stoplamp bulb inoperative.

  21. Pass71,468 miles (+3,519)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    71,468 miles
    Test number
    494754489176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass67,949 miles (+3,959)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    67,949 miles
    Test number
    814745588174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,990 miles (+3,941)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    63,990 miles
    Test number
    881703397121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    60,049 miles
    Test number
    582499296170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S717 MLP

Does S717 MLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S717 MLP is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S717 MLP?
The MOT on S717 MLP is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S717 MLP done?
S717 MLP was recorded at 111,722 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 2,614 miles a year.
Has S717 MLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S717 MLP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S717 MLP 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 S717 MLP find?
S717 MLP passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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