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BMW 728

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

K8 TPUMOT history

K8 TPU is a blue petrol BMW 728 first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 186,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2023
Mileage
186,805 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2022
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 TPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 TPU was last recorded at 186,805 miles on 5 Aug 2022, 3,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,626 miles · 20 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
3,179 miles
Average per year
6,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 186,805 miles
  • 2021 – 183,626 miles
  • 2019 – 181,315 miles
  • 2018 – 176,579 miles
  • 2017 – 175,012 miles
  • 2015 – 166,956 miles
  • 2014 – 166,810 miles
  • 2012 – 154,691 miles
  • 2011 – 140,992 miles
  • 2010 – 124,016 miles
  • 2009 – 112,195 miles
  • 2007 – 97,159 miles
  • 2006 – 81,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,805 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,805 miles (+3,179)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    186,805 miles
    Test number
    350144080052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass183,626 miles (+2,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    183,626 miles
    Test number
    435587531146
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded

  3. Pass181,315 miles (+4,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    181,315 miles
    Test number
    748969217476
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

  4. Pass176,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    176,579 miles
    Test number
    582536458190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail176,579 miles (+1,567)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,579 miles
    Test number
    857322563489
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  6. Fail175,012 miles3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,012 miles
    Test number
    645306465878
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward facing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    293119889653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    776637073837
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  9. Pass166,956 miles (+146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    166,956 miles
    Test number
    166909818347
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail166,810 miles (+12,119)9 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,810 miles
    Test number
    346223024086
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light

  11. Pass154,691 miles (+13,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    154,691 miles
    Test number
    737858062088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass140,992 miles (+16,976)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    140,992 miles
    Test number
    148895951499
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFRONT DISCS WORN

  13. Pass124,016 miles (+375)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    124,016 miles
    Test number
    480633360076
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail123,641 miles (+11,446)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,641 miles
    Test number
    591629520001
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass112,195 miles (+90)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    112,195 miles
    Test number
    400238429073
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail112,105 miles (+14,946)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,105 miles
    Test number
    741644629036
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass97,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    97,159 miles
    Test number
    450220637328
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail97,152 miles (+15,631)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,152 miles
    Test number
    251130337304
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass81,521 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    81,521 miles
    Test number
    292493936384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,227 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,227 miles
    Test number
    961075126395
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K8 TPU

Does K8 TPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 TPU expired on 4 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 TPU?
The MOT on K8 TPU expired on 4 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 TPU done?
K8 TPU was recorded at 186,805 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2022, an average of 6,723 miles a year.
Has K8 TPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 TPU has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on K8 TPU 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 TPU find?
K8 TPU passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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