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BMW 728

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

W161RGKMOT history

W161RGK is a silver petrol BMW 728 first used on 4 Aug 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 113,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2023
Mileage
113,198 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

W161RGK was last recorded at 113,198 miles on 24 Nov 2021, 9,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,973 miles · 11 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
9,225 miles
Average per year
4,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory11 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    168841788159
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass113,198 miles (+9,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,198 miles
    Test number
    160852912437
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,973 miles (+4,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,973 miles
    Test number
    820004791395
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,689 miles (+12,227)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,689 miles
    Test number
    119954807846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,462 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,462 miles
    Test number
    144802782563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,789 miles (+2,109)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,789 miles
    Test number
    385526201527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,680 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,680 miles
    Test number
    619218701061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light inopp
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail82,680 miles (+2,753)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,680 miles
    Test number
    644874755549
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light inopp
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass79,927 miles (+122)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    79,927 miles
    Test number
    343927833619
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail79,805 miles (+3,900)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,805 miles
    Test number
    391110204920
    • FailureOffside Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass75,905 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    75,905 miles
    Test number
    976890714229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail75,905 miles (+2,877)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,905 miles
    Test number
    679799204241
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass73,028 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,028 miles
    Test number
    478317123237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail73,027 miles (+3,485)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,027 miles
    Test number
    415785623212
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass69,542 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    69,542 miles
    Test number
    399925312227
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail69,542 miles (+4,433)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,542 miles
    Test number
    389505512253
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass65,109 miles (+2,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,109 miles
    Test number
    597707501250
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass62,159 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    62,159 miles
    Test number
    474574320220
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail62,086 miles (+3,943)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,086 miles
    Test number
    201172820201
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass58,143 miles (+4,860)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    58,143 miles
    Test number
    511378719288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass53,283 miles (+4,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,283 miles
    Test number
    381201328488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass49,085 miles (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,085 miles
    Test number
    293058627248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    43,824 miles
    Test number
    200097926252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W161RGK

When is the MOT due on W161RGK?
The MOT on W161RGK expired on 23 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W161RGK done?
W161RGK was recorded at 113,198 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2021, an average of 4,541 miles a year.
Has W161RGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W161RGK has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on W161RGK 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 W161RGK find?
W161RGK passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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