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BMW 728

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

23 BUTMOT history

23 BUT is a green petrol BMW 728 first used on 18 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 134,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
134,409 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
23 BUT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

23 BUT was last recorded at 134,409 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,400 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,409 miles
  • 2025 – 134,400 miles
  • 2024 – 134,396 miles
  • 2022 – 134,362 miles
  • 2021 – 134,130 miles
  • 2015 – 131,120 miles
  • 2014 – 123,732 miles
  • 2013 – 116,255 miles
  • 2012 – 108,048 miles
  • 2011 – 101,832 miles
  • 2010 – 91,891 miles
  • 2009 – 80,696 miles
  • 2008 – 74,661 miles
  • 2007 – 65,726 miles
  • 2006 – 55,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,409 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,409 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    134,409 miles
    Test number
    235411603740
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,400 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    134,400 miles
    Test number
    660913559510
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,396 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    134,396 miles
    Test number
    896711651169
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

  4. Pass134,362 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,362 miles
    Test number
    532274575495
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail134,360 miles (+230)4 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,360 miles
    Test number
    887046979662
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass134,130 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    134,130 miles
    Test number
    907028809948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,120 miles (+7,388)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    131,120 miles
    Test number
    286120585072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    123,732 miles
    Test number
    419355794072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,732 miles (+7,477)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,732 miles
    Test number
    858605694083
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

  10. Pass116,255 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    116,255 miles
    Test number
    505186593015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,225 miles (+8,177)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,225 miles
    Test number
    388719783071
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail108,048 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,048 miles
    Test number
    367164682074
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

  13. Pass108,048 miles (+6,216)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    108,048 miles
    Test number
    896294482024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,832 miles (+9,941)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    101,832 miles
    Test number
    279503371021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,891 miles (+11,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    91,891 miles
    Test number
    544712970067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass80,696 miles (+6,035)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    80,696 miles
    Test number
    980233379046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,661 miles (+8,935)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    74,661 miles
    Test number
    323405878079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,726 miles (+10,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    65,726 miles
    Test number
    530551147069
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass55,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    55,537 miles
    Test number
    890542746096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 23 BUT

What vehicle is registration 23 BUT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 23 BUT on a green petrol BMW 728 first used on 18 Jan 2000. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 23 BUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 23 BUT is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 23 BUT?
The MOT on 23 BUT is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 23 BUT done?
23 BUT was recorded at 134,409 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 3,810 miles a year.
Has 23 BUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 23 BUT has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on 23 BUT 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 23 BUT find?
23 BUT passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides.

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