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BMW 728

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,793 cc

K24 RKUMOT history

K24 RKU is a grey petrol BMW 728 first used on 25 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
153,287 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K24 RKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K24 RKU was last recorded at 153,287 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 8,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,524 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,763 miles
Average per year
4,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,287 miles
  • 2025 – 144,524 miles
  • 2024 – 143,241 miles
  • 2021 – 141,183 miles
  • 2020 – 139,186 miles
  • 2019 – 135,545 miles
  • 2018 – 133,650 miles
  • 2017 – 132,538 miles
  • 2016 – 126,084 miles
  • 2015 – 119,149 miles
  • 2014 – 116,272 miles
  • 2013 – 113,729 miles
  • 2012 – 111,318 miles
  • 2011 – 106,589 miles
  • 2010 – 102,546 miles
  • 2009 – 96,182 miles
  • 2008 – 84,032 miles
  • 2007 – 70,535 miles
  • 2006 – 53,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,287 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (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.

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,287 miles (+8,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    153,287 miles
    Test number
    592779661024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,524 miles (+1,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    144,524 miles
    Test number
    342583280122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass143,241 miles (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    143,241 miles
    Test number
    518201843857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,183 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,183 miles
    Test number
    407736784738
    • AdvisoryEngine and underbody covers fitted restricted view
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail141,182 miles (+1,996)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,182 miles
    Test number
    924673264588
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryEngine and underbody covers fitted restricted view
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass139,186 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,186 miles
    Test number
    443878209429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,545 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,545 miles
    Test number
    743836815883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,650 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    133,650 miles
    Test number
    104744585062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    132,538 miles
    Test number
    237259829375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail132,538 miles (+6,454)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,538 miles
    Test number
    950503290438
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear side arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass126,084 miles (+6,935)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    126,084 miles
    Test number
    390132822169
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced both (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass119,149 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    119,149 miles
    Test number
    356732405403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,272 miles (+2,543)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    116,272 miles
    Test number
    619449494125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,729 miles (+77)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    113,729 miles
    Test number
    475254503238
    • NoteO/s/rear handbrake slightly lower effort

  15. Fail113,652 miles (+2,334)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,652 miles
    Test number
    357995483139
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/rear parking brake efficiency slightly low /advise inspection /adjustment

  16. Pass111,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    111,318 miles
    Test number
    286188872426
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Fail111,317 miles (+4,728)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,317 miles
    Test number
    299268472441
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  18. Pass106,589 miles (+4,043)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    106,589 miles
    Test number
    259180291467
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteMisting of petrol hose on tank

  19. Pass102,546 miles (+6,364)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    102,546 miles
    Test number
    211966150418
    • NoteAdvise front number plate

  20. Pass96,182 miles (+12,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    96,182 miles
    Test number
    492820359172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass84,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    84,032 miles
    Test number
    232479648429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail84,032 miles (+13,497)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,032 miles
    Test number
    292888248144
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass70,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    70,535 miles
    Test number
    362429357188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,535 miles (+17,336)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,535 miles
    Test number
    802063357170
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass53,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    53,199 miles
    Test number
    393004246104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,199 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,199 miles
    Test number
    164573746102
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about K24 RKU

Does K24 RKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K24 RKU is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K24 RKU?
The MOT on K24 RKU is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K24 RKU done?
K24 RKU was recorded at 153,287 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 4,962 miles a year.
Has K24 RKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K24 RKU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on K24 RKU 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 K24 RKU find?
K24 RKU passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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