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BMW 728

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,793 cc

SAL 514MOT history

SAL 514 is a blue petrol BMW 728 first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2024
Mileage
140,481 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2020
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SAL 514
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

SAL 514 was last recorded at 140,481 miles on 30 Dec 2020, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,481 miles · 29 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 140,481 miles
  • 2019 – 136,147 miles
  • 2018 – 132,551 miles
  • 2017 – 130,629 miles
  • 2016 – 127,167 miles
  • 2015 – 122,542 miles
  • 2014 – 118,539 miles
  • 2013 – 112,770 miles
  • 2012 – 107,257 miles
  • 2011 – 103,270 miles
  • 2010 – 97,357 miles
  • 2008 – 90,386 miles
  • 2007 – 85,158 miles
  • 2006 – 64,863 miles
  • 2005 – 54,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 30 CM OF JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 30 CM OF JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight play in steering idler

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    759526244088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 30 CM OF JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 30 CM OF JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    538881427011
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested NO HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE MAKING AUTOMATED PROCEDURE FAIL (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play INNER ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 30 CM OF JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 30 CM OF JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    236659276291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    487000394380
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,481 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    140,481 miles
    Test number
    822426454649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Fail140,481 miles (+4,334)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,481 miles
    Test number
    200436283976
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Pass136,147 miles (+3,596)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    136,147 miles
    Test number
    791521105885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,551 miles (+1,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    132,551 miles
    Test number
    455650027523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass130,629 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    130,629 miles
    Test number
    992443725685
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering idler

  10. Fail130,629 miles (+3,462)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,629 miles
    Test number
    889126406077
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering idler

  11. Pass127,167 miles (+4,625)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    127,167 miles
    Test number
    918443765566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,542 miles (+4,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    122,542 miles
    Test number
    986751685193
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass118,539 miles (+5,769)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    118,539 miles
    Test number
    755206674190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Pass112,770 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    112,770 miles
    Test number
    548576973156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Fail112,770 miles (+5,513)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,770 miles
    Test number
    945186973101
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass107,257 miles (+3,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    107,257 miles
    Test number
    818087972127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass103,270 miles (+5,913)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    103,270 miles
    Test number
    309930581125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass97,357 miles (+6,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    97,357 miles
    Test number
    412721380156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass90,386 miles (+5,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    90,386 miles
    Test number
    892896838311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass85,158 miles (+20,295)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    85,158 miles
    Test number
    352235657369
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outside edge
    • NoteSlight play rear suspension arms / bushes

  21. Pass64,863 miles (+9,993)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    64,863 miles
    Test number
    410237146226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass54,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    54,870 miles
    Test number
    540343155204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SAL 514

What vehicle is registration SAL 514 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SAL 514 on a blue petrol BMW 728 first used on 29 Jun 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SAL 514 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SAL 514 expired on 29 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SAL 514?
The MOT on SAL 514 expired on 29 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SAL 514 done?
SAL 514 was recorded at 140,481 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2020, an average of 5,594 miles a year.
Has SAL 514 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SAL 514 has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on SAL 514 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 SAL 514 find?
SAL 514 passed its latest MOT on 27 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: front brake lining(s) wearing thin; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 30 cm of jacking point; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 30 cm of jacking point.

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