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BMW 728

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T839 TCFMOT history

T839 TCF is a silver petrol BMW 728 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 175,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2025
Mileage
175,719 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T839 TCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T839 TCF was last recorded at 175,719 miles on 29 Nov 2024, 8,204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,515 miles · 30 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
8,204 miles
Average per year
5,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 175,719 miles
  • 2023 – 167,515 miles
  • 2022 – 162,468 miles
  • 2021 – 155,001 miles
  • 2020 – 151,580 miles
  • 2019 – 140,368 miles
  • 2018 – 127,042 miles
  • 2017 – 117,510 miles
  • 2016 – 116,699 miles
  • 2014 – 116,009 miles
  • 2013 – 114,840 miles
  • 2012 – 113,717 miles
  • 2011 – 104,527 miles
  • 2010 – 99,810 miles
  • 2009 – 94,652 miles
  • 2008 – 89,778 miles
  • 2007 – 85,179 miles
  • 2006 – 73,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,719 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & nearside rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,719 miles (+8,204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    175,719 miles
    Test number
    817022777186
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & nearside rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass167,515 miles (+5,047)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    167,515 miles
    Test number
    127199279904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank corroded but not leaking

  3. Pass162,468 miles (+7,467)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    162,468 miles
    Test number
    171569818280
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills weak at jacking points
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryMetal fuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in rack ends

  4. Pass155,001 miles (+3,421)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    155,001 miles
    Test number
    512222525170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,580 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    151,580 miles
    Test number
    609378069358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail151,578 miles (+11,210)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,578 miles
    Test number
    965937906202
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass140,368 miles (+13,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    140,368 miles
    Test number
    568074809225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass127,042 miles (+9,532)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    127,042 miles
    Test number
    215721202215
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass117,510 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    117,510 miles
    Test number
    458107536737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail117,510 miles (+811)15 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,510 miles
    Test number
    152782511413
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear heat shield loose

  11. Pass116,699 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    116,699 miles
    Test number
    959517244093
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail116,695 miles (+686)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,695 miles
    Test number
    247300640015
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass116,009 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    116,009 miles
    Test number
    169997694266
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail115,967 miles (+1,127)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,967 miles
    Test number
    749196584294
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass114,840 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    114,840 miles
    Test number
    646696513378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail114,840 miles (+1,123)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,840 miles
    Test number
    328403103394
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass113,717 miles (+9,190)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    113,717 miles
    Test number
    195912922325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass104,527 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    104,527 miles
    Test number
    699806321370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail104,505 miles (+4,695)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,505 miles
    Test number
    528854411381
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

  20. Pass99,810 miles (+68)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    99,810 miles
    Test number
    444620900335
    • NoteFront brake discs worn.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished

  21. Fail99,742 miles (+5,090)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,742 miles
    Test number
    863955390228
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished

  22. Pass94,652 miles (+170)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    94,652 miles
    Test number
    770845099290
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge, close to legal limit

  23. Fail94,482 miles (+4,704)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,482 miles
    Test number
    342810499260
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge, close to legal limit

  24. Pass89,778 miles (+4,599)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    89,778 miles
    Test number
    393625888439
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass85,179 miles (+11,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    85,179 miles
    Test number
    981055207300
    • 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)

  26. Pass73,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    73,643 miles
    Test number
    943929066055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail73,643 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,643 miles
    Test number
    333426466050
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T839 TCF

Does T839 TCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T839 TCF expired on 28 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T839 TCF?
The MOT on T839 TCF 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 T839 TCF done?
T839 TCF was recorded at 175,719 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2024, an average of 5,449 miles a year.
Has T839 TCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T839 TCF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T839 TCF 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 T839 TCF find?
T839 TCF passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear outer sills; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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