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BMW 728

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

E8 PLKMOT history

E8 PLK is a silver petrol BMW 728 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 183,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
183,273 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E8 PLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

E8 PLK was last recorded at 183,273 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 5,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,721 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,552 miles
Average per year
4,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,273 miles
  • 2025 – 177,721 miles
  • 2023 – 172,209 miles
  • 2022 – 170,189 miles
  • 2021 – 167,633 miles
  • 2020 – 166,000 miles
  • 2018 – 157,815 miles
  • 2017 – 151,975 miles
  • 2016 – 146,842 miles
  • 2015 – 141,245 miles
  • 2014 – 134,533 miles
  • 2013 – 129,179 miles
  • 2012 – 123,494 miles
  • 2011 – 118,211 miles
  • 2010 – 113,608 miles
  • 2009 – 109,884 miles
  • 2008 – 101,744 miles
  • 2007 – 96,599 miles
  • 2006 – 88,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,273 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central + Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,273 miles (+5,552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    183,273 miles
    Test number
    568355823975
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central + Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass177,721 miles (+5,512)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    177,721 miles
    Test number
    626101687931
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass172,209 miles (+2,020)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    172,209 miles
    Test number
    951117696720
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass170,189 miles (+2,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    170,189 miles
    Test number
    830582162670
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside and near side rear outer sills corroded

  5. Pass167,633 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    167,633 miles
    Test number
    201070693060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail167,633 miles (+1,633)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,633 miles
    Test number
    454131703534
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass166,000 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    166,000 miles
    Test number
    828575949229
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer joint both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail165,999 miles (+8,184)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,999 miles
    Test number
    554804341316
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass157,815 miles (+5,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    157,815 miles
    Test number
    930576248109
    • AdvisoryFUEL TANK CORRODED
    • AdvisoryO/S & N/S REAR JACKING POINTS CORRODED

  10. Pass151,975 miles (+5,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    151,975 miles
    Test number
    427713123268
    • AdvisoryPARKBRAKE EFFORT CLOSE TO MOT LIMIT

  11. Pass146,842 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    146,842 miles
    Test number
    259397925182
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

  12. Fail146,785 miles (+5,540)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,785 miles
    Test number
    330355913415
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

  13. Pass141,245 miles (+6,712)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    141,245 miles
    Test number
    107844235101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass134,533 miles (+5,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    134,533 miles
    Test number
    436153354134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass129,179 miles (+5,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    129,179 miles
    Test number
    356084753159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass123,494 miles (+5,283)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    123,494 miles
    Test number
    526886642148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBrake pad warning light is on

  17. Pass118,211 miles (+4,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    118,211 miles
    Test number
    275763051116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass113,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    113,608 miles
    Test number
    591135650140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail113,608 miles (+3,724)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,608 miles
    Test number
    841222750115
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  20. Pass109,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    109,884 miles
    Test number
    604677889296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail109,884 miles (+8,140)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,884 miles
    Test number
    291586089220
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  22. Pass101,744 miles (+5,145)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    101,744 miles
    Test number
    380071188226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass96,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    96,599 miles
    Test number
    462365087281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail96,599 miles (+8,367)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,599 miles
    Test number
    771664387269
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass88,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    88,232 miles
    Test number
    873063486274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail88,232 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,232 miles
    Test number
    812782486266
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Questions about E8 PLK

Does E8 PLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E8 PLK is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on E8 PLK?
The MOT on E8 PLK is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has E8 PLK done?
E8 PLK was recorded at 183,273 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 4,878 miles a year.
Has E8 PLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E8 PLK has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on E8 PLK 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 E8 PLK find?
E8 PLK passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central + rear; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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