
BMW 728
Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc
K8 RBWMOT history
K8 RBW is a green petrol BMW 728 first used on 8 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 170,376 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 170,376 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,621 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 RBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 728
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 8 May 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 RBW was last recorded at 170,376 miles on 4 Jan 2023, 163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 170,213 miles · 13 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 163 miles
- Average per year
- 4,621 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 170,376 miles
- 2022 – 170,213 miles
- 2021 – 166,699 miles
- 2020 – 165,516 miles
- 2016 – 138,691 miles
- 2015 – 131,800 miles
- 2014 – 124,372 miles
- 2013 – 116,401 miles
- 2010 – 109,840 miles
- 2009 – 107,622 miles
- 2008 – 104,192 miles
- 2007 – 98,025 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 9 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,376 miles (+163)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 170,376 miles
- Test number
- 417799994755
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Fail170,213 miles (+3,514)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,213 miles
- Test number
- 308001264822
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass166,699 miles (+75)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 166,699 miles
- Test number
- 248148742024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail166,624 miles (+1,108)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,624 miles
- Test number
- 473419531205
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play centre arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass165,516 miles (+3,130)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 165,516 miles
- Test number
- 543986209194
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail162,386 miles4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,386 miles
- Test number
- 352773183850
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
PassMileage not read1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 811690078882
- MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
FailMileage not read4 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 209661606569
- MajorOffside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet catch broken (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm- outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
- MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
PassMileage not read5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 755740029339
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 387018046005
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats missing
Pass138,691 miles (+89)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 138,691 miles
- Test number
- 517455216563
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Fail138,602 miles (+30)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,602 miles
- Test number
- 162229691440
- FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Fail138,572 miles (+6,772)8 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,572 miles
- Test number
- 481696324773
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both pipes at the O\S\F wheel arch cover going to the rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded pipe from the front to the N\S\R flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded pipe from the front to the O\S\R flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFuel tank leaking inadequate repair still leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryN\S\R tyre has slight damage to sidewall
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass131,800 miles (+211)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 131,800 miles
- Test number
- 968513695017
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail131,589 miles (+7,217)2 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,589 miles
- Test number
- 508793285089
- 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 Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass124,372 miles (+7,971)7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 124,372 miles
- Test number
- 685730594063
- AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear exhaust hangers broken
Pass116,401 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 116,401 miles
- Test number
- 329278673076
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded
- NoteO/s/f brake pipe corroded
- NoteO/s/f track rod play
Fail116,401 miles (+6,561)8 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,401 miles
- Test number
- 567987873020
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded
- NoteO/s/f brake pipe corroded
- NoteO/s/f track rod play
Pass109,840 miles (+2,218)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2011
- Odometer
- 109,840 miles
- Test number
- 471633720122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,622 miles (+3,430)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 107,622 miles
- Test number
- 431201249341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,192 miles (+6,167)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 104,192 miles
- Test number
- 782495798245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,025 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2008
- Odometer
- 98,025 miles
- Test number
- 281129727168
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about K8 RBW
- Does K8 RBW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K8 RBW expired on 3 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K8 RBW?
- The MOT on K8 RBW expired on 3 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K8 RBW done?
- K8 RBW was recorded at 170,376 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2023, an average of 4,621 miles a year.
- Has K8 RBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 RBW has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on K8 RBW 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 K8 RBW find?
- K8 RBW passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both.
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