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BMW 728

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S730 CHCMOT history

S730 CHC is a blue petrol BMW 728 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 166,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2025
Mileage
166,404 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S730 CHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S730 CHC was last recorded at 166,404 miles on 29 Nov 2024, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,393 miles · 8 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
4,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,404 miles
  • 2022 – 166,393 miles
  • 2021 – 165,176 miles
  • 2019 – 163,502 miles
  • 2018 – 157,221 miles
  • 2017 – 155,315 miles
  • 2016 – 151,948 miles
  • 2015 – 148,617 miles
  • 2014 – 143,348 miles
  • 2013 – 137,940 miles
  • 2012 – 127,352 miles
  • 2011 – 118,462 miles
  • 2010 – 115,180 miles
  • 2009 – 107,969 miles
  • 2008 – 99,185 miles
  • 2007 – 94,408 miles
  • 2006 – 86,578 miles
  • 2005 – 77,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,404 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • SLIGHT BLOW FROM THE OSR OF THE EXHAUST

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE OSR LOWER SUSPENSION ARE OUTER BALL JOINT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    166,404 miles
    Test number
    495642570750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail166,402 miles (+9)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,402 miles
    Test number
    324488995369
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass166,393 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    166,393 miles
    Test number
    849573742472
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail166,393 miles (+1,217)3 major2 repaired3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,393 miles
    Test number
    426762116698
    • MajorNearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Not latching closed on nearside only (3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point on sill, plastic sill cover fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point on sill, plastic sill cover fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass165,176 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    165,176 miles
    Test number
    507315127982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail165,175 miles (+1,673)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,175 miles
    Test number
    803945020575
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass163,502 miles (+6,281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    163,502 miles
    Test number
    773775873358
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass157,221 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    157,221 miles
    Test number
    324703006838
    • AdvisorySLIGHT BLOW FROM THE OSR OF THE EXHAUST
    • AdvisoryTHERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE OSR LOWER SUSPENSION ARE OUTER BALL JOINT

  9. Fail157,220 miles (+1,905)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,220 miles
    Test number
    900306157634
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT BLOW FROM THE OSR OF THE EXHAUST
    • AdvisoryTHE OSR PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOWER THAN THE NSR
    • AdvisoryTHERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE OSR LOWER SUSPENSION ARE OUTER BALL JOINT

  10. Pass155,315 miles (+3,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    155,315 miles
    Test number
    188618868163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass151,948 miles (+3,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    151,948 miles
    Test number
    663361217292
    • Advisory1 OSR EXHAUST MOUNTING POST BROKEN OFF THE PIPE
    • AdvisoryPLAY IN THE NSF INNER TRACK ROD JOINT
    • AdvisoryUNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE OSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED

  12. Pass148,617 miles (+5,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    148,617 miles
    Test number
    772057317656
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush play lower arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass143,348 miles (+5,408)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    143,348 miles
    Test number
    467173834346
    • NoteBOTH FRONT OUTER BALL JOINT COVERS ARE IN POOR CONDITION
    • NoteTHE OSR FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE IS BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED
    • NoteUNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE OSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED

  14. Pass137,940 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    137,940 miles
    Test number
    966470633343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail137,940 miles (+10,588)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,940 miles
    Test number
    409719323370
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass127,352 miles (+8,890)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    127,352 miles
    Test number
    959746332336
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass118,462 miles (+3,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    118,462 miles
    Test number
    438104041423
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass115,180 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    115,180 miles
    Test number
    363682240378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Fail115,172 miles (+7,203)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,172 miles
    Test number
    843821340337
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate delaminated but legible at time of test

  20. Pass107,969 miles (+8,784)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    107,969 miles
    Test number
    400681859306
    • NoteFrornt tyres are worn on outside ( raised tread)
    • NoteNearside front shock is leaking ( STRONG ADVISE)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is on 1.6mm limit (STRONG ADVISE)
    • NoteVarious suspension bushes are perishing

  21. Pass99,185 miles (+4,777)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    99,185 miles
    Test number
    271343958202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail94,408 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,408 miles
    Test number
    872576807208
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass94,408 miles (+7,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    94,408 miles
    Test number
    992216807228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass86,578 miles (+9,517)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    86,578 miles
    Test number
    763213416272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass77,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    77,061 miles
    Test number
    321742995103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S730 CHC

Does S730 CHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S730 CHC expired on 28 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S730 CHC?
The MOT on S730 CHC expired on 28 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S730 CHC done?
S730 CHC was recorded at 166,404 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2024, an average of 4,608 miles a year.
Has S730 CHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S730 CHC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S730 CHC 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 S730 CHC find?
S730 CHC passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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