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BMW 728

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

X79 DNPMOT history

X79 DNP is a blue petrol BMW 728 first used on 20 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 146,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2022
Mileage
146,123 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X79 DNP
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
20 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

X79 DNP was last recorded at 146,123 miles on 3 Mar 2023, 1,780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Mar 2011: 115,088 miles, lower than 172,076 miles on 4 Feb 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
144,343 miles · 22 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
1,780 miles
Average per year
2,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,123 miles
  • 2021 – 144,343 miles
  • 2018 – 143,244 miles
  • 2016 – 137,972 miles
  • 2015 – 132,788 miles
  • 2014 – 129,350 miles
  • 2013 – 125,979 miles
  • 2012 – 122,425 miles
  • 2011 – 122,425 miles
  • 2010 – 172,076 miles
  • 2009 – 160,661 miles
  • 2008 – 145,030 miles
  • 2007 – 127,920 miles
  • 2006 – 110,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,123 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front tyres cracked /perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,123 miles (+1,780)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,123 miles
    Test number
    478562795531
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass144,343 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    144,343 miles
    Test number
    651939477481
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears & both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail144,343 miles1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,343 miles
    Test number
    473789337801
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears & both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

  4. PassMileage not read2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    630459514025
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass143,244 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    143,244 miles
    Test number
    905612078215
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracked /perished

  6. Fail143,235 miles1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,235 miles
    Test number
    631591079753
    • DangerousFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracked /perished

  7. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    212512034268
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s (3.6.B.4d)

  8. FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    127311967667
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Pass137,972 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    137,972 miles
    Test number
    315241285618
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail137,852 miles (+5,064)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,852 miles
    Test number
    195417194588
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass132,788 miles (+3,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    132,788 miles
    Test number
    285757605043
    • AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass129,350 miles (+137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    129,350 miles
    Test number
    105395814422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail129,213 miles (+3,234)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,213 miles
    Test number
    658723904026
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass125,979 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    125,979 miles
    Test number
    506907713064
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail125,967 miles (+3,542)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,967 miles
    Test number
    538776313034
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass122,425 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    122,425 miles
    Test number
    385583902052
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFtont discs slightly worn

  17. Fail122,425 miles (+7,337)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,425 miles
    Test number
    396372561303
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFtont discs slightly worn

  18. Pass115,088 miles (-56,988)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    115,088 miles
    Test number
    376275471008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass172,076 miles (+11,415)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    172,076 miles
    Test number
    411305030023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass160,661 miles (+15,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    160,661 miles
    Test number
    601799429072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass145,030 miles (+17,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    145,030 miles
    Test number
    701836818079
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass127,920 miles (+17,252)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    127,920 miles
    Test number
    832356117051
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake waring light flashing on dash
    • NoteOffside rear brakes binding on

  23. Pass110,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    110,668 miles
    Test number
    492179116039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X79 DNP

Does X79 DNP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X79 DNP expired on 21 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X79 DNP?
The MOT on X79 DNP expired on 21 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X79 DNP done?
X79 DNP was recorded at 146,123 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2023, an average of 2,071 miles a year.
Has X79 DNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X79 DNP has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on X79 DNP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X79 DNP find?
X79 DNP failed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2023 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; nearside track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 5 more.

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