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BMW 728

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,793 cc

T7 BCWMOT history

T7 BCW is a silver petrol BMW 728 first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 214,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
214,715 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 BCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 BCW was last recorded at 214,715 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 2,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,789 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,926 miles
Average per year
6,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 214,715 miles
  • 2024 – 211,789 miles
  • 2023 – 208,198 miles
  • 2022 – 202,930 miles
  • 2020 – 188,098 miles
  • 2019 – 174,631 miles
  • 2018 – 169,630 miles
  • 2016 – 156,320 miles
  • 2015 – 151,313 miles
  • 2014 – 143,850 miles
  • 2013 – 136,690 miles
  • 2012 – 129,583 miles
  • 2011 – 122,050 miles
  • 2010 – 117,086 miles
  • 2009 – 105,527 miles
  • 2008 – 100,523 miles
  • 2007 – 93,952 miles
  • 2006 – 84,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and sills (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    140551949574
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass214,715 miles (+2,926)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    214,715 miles
    Test number
    302907951132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass211,789 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    211,789 miles
    Test number
    358462137054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail211,767 miles (+3,569)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,767 miles
    Test number
    297561453879
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass208,198 miles (+5,268)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    208,198 miles
    Test number
    935025099121
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  6. Pass202,930 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    202,930 miles
    Test number
    660971680128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear drop sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill at rear by jacking point

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    782157033576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    640153969168
    • Repaired at testNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  9. Pass188,098 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    188,098 miles
    Test number
    977642993693
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail188,095 miles (+13,464)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,095 miles
    Test number
    667942305570
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass174,631 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    174,631 miles
    Test number
    899763741312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail174,630 miles (+5,000)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,630 miles
    Test number
    382217696699
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass169,630 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    169,630 miles
    Test number
    138377681185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake low effort

  14. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    729820996514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cv gaiters slightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. FailMileage not read2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    997479398432
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cv gaiters slightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass156,320 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    156,320 miles
    Test number
    137585785643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight power steering leak

  17. Fail156,320 miles (+5,007)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,320 miles
    Test number
    327560376245
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight power steering leak

  18. Pass151,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    151,313 miles
    Test number
    907844805184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail151,313 miles (+7,463)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,313 miles
    Test number
    968484605154
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass143,850 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    143,850 miles
    Test number
    868237504111
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail143,850 miles (+7,160)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,850 miles
    Test number
    257937104132
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass136,690 miles (+7,107)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    136,690 miles
    Test number
    145562213119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass129,583 miles (+7,533)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    129,583 miles
    Test number
    137756292462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass122,050 miles (+4,964)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    122,050 miles
    Test number
    985148391082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass117,086 miles (+11,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    117,086 miles
    Test number
    984368390051
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass105,527 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    105,527 miles
    Test number
    130342639195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail105,484 miles (+4,961)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,484 miles
    Test number
    624228929192
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass100,523 miles (+6,571)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    100,523 miles
    Test number
    383920388110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass93,952 miles (+9,121)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    93,952 miles
    Test number
    584999777193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass84,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    84,831 miles
    Test number
    192000786157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T7 BCW

Does T7 BCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 BCW is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T7 BCW?
The MOT on T7 BCW is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T7 BCW done?
T7 BCW was recorded at 214,715 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 6,738 miles a year.
Has T7 BCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 BCW has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T7 BCW 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 T7 BCW find?
T7 BCW passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and sills.

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