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BMW 728

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T479 SPJMOT history

T479 SPJ is a blue petrol BMW 728 first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 142,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2021
Mileage
142,569 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T479 SPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T479 SPJ was last recorded at 142,569 miles on 29 Mar 2022, 246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,323 miles · 17 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
246 miles
Average per year
4,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,569 miles
  • 2020 – 142,323 miles
  • 2019 – 141,357 miles
  • 2018 – 140,632 miles
  • 2017 – 139,485 miles
  • 2016 – 138,377 miles
  • 2015 – 136,232 miles
  • 2014 – 134,151 miles
  • 2013 – 131,570 miles
  • 2012 – 128,522 miles
  • 2011 – 119,013 miles
  • 2010 – 109,149 miles
  • 2009 – 100,027 miles
  • 2008 – 89,501 miles
  • 2007 – 77,393 miles
  • 2006 – 67,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,569 miles
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail142,569 miles (+246)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,569 miles
    Test number
    317278851466
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass142,323 miles (+966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,323 miles
    Test number
    594762173437
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyer outher edge slight thin

  3. Pass141,357 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,357 miles
    Test number
    939015489868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,632 miles (+1,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    140,632 miles
    Test number
    669998162338
    • AdvisoryFRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

  5. Pass139,485 miles (+1,108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    139,485 miles
    Test number
    446245500705
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses lightly marked
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses cracking
    • AdvisoryOs mirror poor

  6. Pass138,377 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    138,377 miles
    Test number
    442803185441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail138,364 miles (+2,132)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,364 miles
    Test number
    376802227010
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass136,232 miles (+2,081)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    136,232 miles
    Test number
    295766125162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,151 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    134,151 miles
    Test number
    245725134124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,570 miles (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    131,570 miles
    Test number
    808719123124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,522 miles (+9,509)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    128,522 miles
    Test number
    796955632147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,013 miles (+9,864)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    119,013 miles
    Test number
    157563631104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    109,149 miles
    Test number
    842047030118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail109,149 miles (+9,122)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,149 miles
    Test number
    681968410175
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  15. Fail100,027 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,027 miles
    Test number
    462681429118
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  16. Pass100,027 miles (+10,526)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    100,027 miles
    Test number
    983391229163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,501 miles (+12,108)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    89,501 miles
    Test number
    550010728145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOff side rear exhaust mounting slight broken

  18. Pass77,393 miles (+10,367)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    77,393 miles
    Test number
    584874417112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,026 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    67,026 miles
    Test number
    240293526418
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T479 SPJ

Does T479 SPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T479 SPJ expired on 17 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T479 SPJ?
The MOT on T479 SPJ expired on 17 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T479 SPJ done?
T479 SPJ was recorded at 142,569 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2022, an average of 4,750 miles a year.
Has T479 SPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T479 SPJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T479 SPJ 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 T479 SPJ find?
T479 SPJ failed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2022 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen washer not working; nearside front drag link end ball joint has excessive play; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 6 more.

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