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BMW 728

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

W685 RSDMOT history

W685 RSD is a blue petrol BMW 728 first used on 26 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2015 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 159,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2015
Mileage
159,503 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2025
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W685 RSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2015
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

W685 RSD was last recorded at 159,503 miles on 13 Jun 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,496 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,503 miles
  • 2014 – 153,406 miles
  • 2013 – 144,605 miles
  • 2012 – 136,137 miles
  • 2011 – 126,602 miles
  • 2010 – 120,438 miles
  • 2009 – 112,338 miles
  • 2008 – 103,990 miles
  • 2007 – 97,050 miles
  • 2006 – 84,764 miles
  • 2005 – 71,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail159,503 miles
  • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail159,503 miles (+7)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,503 miles
    Test number
    933075395338
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail159,496 miles (+6,090)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,496 miles
    Test number
    800270061787
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass153,406 miles (+1)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    153,406 miles
    Test number
    365705804228
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOsf fog lamp cracked
    • NoteSlight corrosion fuel pipe to fuel filter

  4. Fail153,405 miles (+8,800)3 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,405 miles
    Test number
    337644004481
    • 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 Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (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 damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOsf fog lamp cracked
    • NoteSlight corrosion fuel pipe to fuel filter

  5. Pass144,605 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    144,605 miles
    Test number
    389275863179
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Fail144,598 miles (+8,461)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,598 miles
    Test number
    106872063139
    • FailureFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass136,137 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    136,137 miles
    Test number
    297359252428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,118 miles (+9,516)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,118 miles
    Test number
    867598852172
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass126,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    126,602 miles
    Test number
    308015861154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail126,586 miles (+6,148)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,586 miles
    Test number
    206715461101
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  11. Pass120,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    120,438 miles
    Test number
    473756860190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail120,438 miles (+8,100)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,438 miles
    Test number
    923642560182
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass112,338 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    112,338 miles
    Test number
    213644269106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,336 miles (+8,346)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,336 miles
    Test number
    864113069192
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

  15. Pass103,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    103,990 miles
    Test number
    961385268154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,990 miles (+6,940)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,990 miles
    Test number
    110495768186
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  17. Pass97,050 miles (+12,286)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    97,050 miles
    Test number
    741370107286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,764 miles (+13,557)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    84,764 miles
    Test number
    460326606227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    71,207 miles
    Test number
    314079505480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W685 RSD

Does W685 RSD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W685 RSD expired on 23 Jul 2015, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W685 RSD?
The MOT on W685 RSD expired on 23 Jul 2015. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W685 RSD done?
W685 RSD was recorded at 159,503 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2025, an average of 4,442 miles a year.
Has W685 RSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W685 RSD has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on W685 RSD 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 W685 RSD find?
W685 RSD failed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2025 with 1 major defect: fuel tank leaking.

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