BMW logo

BMW Z8

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 4,941 cc

28 BMWMOT history

28 BMW is a silver petrol BMW Z8 first used on 14 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 132,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
132,518 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,321 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for 28 BMW in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
28 BMW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Z8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

28 BMW was last recorded at 132,518 miles on 8 May 2026, 1,914 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 May 2008: 19,424 miles, lower than 50,098 miles on 5 Apr 2007.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,604 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,914 miles
Average per year
4,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,518 miles
  • 2025 – 130,604 miles
  • 2024 – 128,834 miles
  • 2023 – 125,280 miles
  • 2022 – 121,784 miles
  • 2021 – 119,019 miles
  • 2019 – 112,182 miles
  • 2018 – 106,371 miles
  • 2017 – 102,347 miles
  • 2016 – 97,227 miles
  • 2015 – 91,679 miles
  • 2014 – 87,764 miles
  • 2013 – 81,841 miles
  • 2012 – 74,241 miles
  • 2011 – 68,938 miles
  • 2009 – 59,119 miles
  • 2008 – 56,959 miles
  • 2007 – 50,098 miles
  • 2006 – 45,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,518 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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,518 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    132,518 miles
    Test number
    151754442272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,604 miles (+1,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    130,604 miles
    Test number
    584342156262
    • AdvisoryFront brakev pads getting low
  3. Pass128,834 miles (+3,554)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,834 miles
    Test number
    665719475842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,280 miles (+3,496)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,280 miles
    Test number
    299354022387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,784 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,784 miles
    Test number
    789232381023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail121,781 miles (+2,762)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,781 miles
    Test number
    250360985787
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the two front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass119,019 miles (+6,837)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,019 miles
    Test number
    127502116816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,182 miles
    Test number
    179305536023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,182 miles (+5,811)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,182 miles
    Test number
    185640201601
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass106,371 miles (+4,024)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,371 miles
    Test number
    587616874015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,347 miles (+5,120)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,347 miles
    Test number
    270768496351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,227 miles (+5,548)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,227 miles
    Test number
    507521846659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,679 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,679 miles
    Test number
    688043985195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,764 miles
    Test number
    265185694475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,764 miles (+5,923)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,764 miles
    Test number
    448315594142
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass81,841 miles (+7,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    81,841 miles
    Test number
    197336263183
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass74,241 miles (+59)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,241 miles
    Test number
    289362572187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  18. Fail74,182 miles (+5,244)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,182 miles
    Test number
    335646462100
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inside edge and has a nail
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass68,938 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,938 miles
    Test number
    609628851135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,937 miles (+53)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,937 miles
    Test number
    725313201141
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge
  21. Fail68,884 miles (+9,765)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,884 miles
    Test number
    587637481052
    • DangerousOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  22. Pass59,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    59,119 miles
    Test number
    542116569159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,119 miles (+2,160)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,119 miles
    Test number
    892993769169
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass56,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    56,959 miles
    Test number
    503043128101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,424 miles
    Test number
    291593528145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail19,424 miles (-30,674)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,424 miles
    Test number
    693713728136
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  27. Pass50,098 miles (+4,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    50,098 miles
    Test number
    924875697085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass45,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,323 miles
    Test number
    124172566433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 28 BMW

What vehicle is registration 28 BMW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 28 BMW on a silver petrol BMW Z8 first used on 14 Dec 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 28 BMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 28 BMW is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 28 BMW?
The MOT on 28 BMW is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 28 BMW done?
28 BMW was recorded at 132,518 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 4,321 miles a year.
Has 28 BMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 28 BMW has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on 28 BMW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 28 BMW find?
28 BMW passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Browse all 28B registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.