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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass170,376 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Pass109,840 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    109,840 miles
    Test number
    471633720122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,622 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    107,622 miles
    Test number
    431201249341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,192 miles (+6,167)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    104,192 miles
    Test number
    782495798245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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