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BMW 728

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V68 FCCMOT history

V68 FCC is a blue petrol BMW 728 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 207,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2025
Mileage
207,586 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V68 FCC
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V68 FCC was last recorded at 207,586 miles on 8 Jan 2024, 2,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,262 miles · 17 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2,324 miles
Average per year
4,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 207,586 miles
  • 2023 – 205,262 miles
  • 2022 – 204,210 miles
  • 2021 – 202,877 miles
  • 2020 – 201,008 miles
  • 2019 – 198,641 miles
  • 2018 – 196,139 miles
  • 2017 – 193,281 miles
  • 2014 – 191,238 miles
  • 2013 – 187,216 miles
  • 2012 – 180,264 miles
  • 2011 – 174,050 miles
  • 2010 – 166,680 miles
  • 2009 – 159,744 miles
  • 2008 – 152,504 miles
  • 2007 – 141,896 miles
  • 2006 – 129,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,586 miles

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,586 miles (+2,324)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    207,586 miles
    Test number
    550467326495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass205,262 miles (+1,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    205,262 miles
    Test number
    233988154959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass204,210 miles (+1,333)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    204,210 miles
    Test number
    415351412107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both side (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass202,877 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    202,877 miles
    Test number
    262385722762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail202,875 miles (+1,867)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,875 miles
    Test number
    438510296965
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass201,008 miles (+2,367)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    201,008 miles
    Test number
    732872929043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass198,641 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    198,641 miles
    Test number
    677990056319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass196,139 miles (+2,858)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    196,139 miles
    Test number
    870268446748
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass193,281 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    193,281 miles
    Test number
    455134840602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail193,279 miles (+2,041)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,279 miles
    Test number
    823232451176
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass191,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    191,238 miles
    Test number
    488952234395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail191,238 miles (+4,022)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,238 miles
    Test number
    665021224381
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  13. Pass187,216 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    187,216 miles
    Test number
    865929913349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail187,187 miles (+6,923)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,187 miles
    Test number
    939095303340
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass180,264 miles (+6,214)8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    180,264 miles
    Test number
    325940852440
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteN/s front fog lamp lens broken

  16. Pass174,050 miles (+7,370)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    174,050 miles
    Test number
    579175951243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll brake pipes corroded
    • NoteGaitor on nsf anti roll bar link split

  17. Pass166,680 miles (+6,936)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    166,680 miles
    Test number
    604441050206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteAdvise front number plate

  18. Pass159,744 miles (+7,240)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    159,744 miles
    Test number
    782889259219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass152,504 miles (+864)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    152,504 miles
    Test number
    300080168419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise front no plate
    • NoteAdvise handbrake adjustment

  20. Fail151,640 miles (+9,744)1 failure8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,640 miles
    Test number
    551863658294
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise front no plate
    • NoteAdvise handbrake adjustment

  21. Pass141,896 miles (+11,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    141,896 miles
    Test number
    663073157242
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass129,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    129,909 miles
    Test number
    863051666232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V68 FCC

Does V68 FCC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V68 FCC expired on 26 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V68 FCC?
The MOT on V68 FCC expired on 26 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V68 FCC done?
V68 FCC was recorded at 207,586 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2024, an average of 4,488 miles a year.
Has V68 FCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V68 FCC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on V68 FCC 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 V68 FCC find?
V68 FCC passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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