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BMW 728

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

P54 EPBMOT history

P54 EPB is a blue petrol BMW 728 first used on 28 Jun 1997. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 178,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
178,742 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P54 EPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
28 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P54 EPB was last recorded at 178,742 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 2,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jul 2008: 15,002 miles, lower than 146,872 miles on 20 Jun 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
176,701 miles · 14 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,041 miles
Average per year
1,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,742 miles
  • 2024 – 176,701 miles
  • 2023 – 173,733 miles
  • 2022 – 165,122 miles
  • 2021 – 157,793 miles
  • 2019 – 157,423 miles
  • 2018 – 157,254 miles
  • 2017 – 156,880 miles
  • 2016 – 156,542 miles
  • 2015 – 155,913 miles
  • 2014 – 155,315 miles
  • 2013 – 155,169 miles
  • 2012 – 154,380 miles
  • 2011 – 153,893 miles
  • 2010 – 153,427 miles
  • 2009 – 151,138 miles
  • 2008 – 15,002 miles
  • 2007 – 146,872 miles
  • 2006 – 142,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,742 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,742 miles (+2,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    178,742 miles
    Test number
    547017950828
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass176,701 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    176,701 miles
    Test number
    161978274768
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail176,666 miles (+2,933)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,666 miles
    Test number
    108140063096
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass173,733 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    173,733 miles
    Test number
    516316265500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail173,733 miles (+8,611)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,733 miles
    Test number
    324446860092
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass165,122 miles (+7,329)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    165,122 miles
    Test number
    963228692890
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass157,793 miles (+370)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    157,793 miles
    Test number
    845609001067
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass157,423 miles (+169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,423 miles
    Test number
    146628792320
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass157,254 miles (+374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    157,254 miles
    Test number
    569010157299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  10. Pass156,880 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    156,880 miles
    Test number
    720210283188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass156,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    156,542 miles
    Test number
    627910832565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail156,542 miles (+629)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,542 miles
    Test number
    269729897041
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear hoses (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testRear Upper Stop lamp not working replaced bulb (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass155,913 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    155,913 miles
    Test number
    345273505271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass155,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    155,315 miles
    Test number
    276583104282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail155,315 miles (+146)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,315 miles
    Test number
    877353104224
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  16. Pass155,169 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    155,169 miles
    Test number
    508551003243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass154,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    154,380 miles
    Test number
    509092102206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail154,380 miles (+487)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,380 miles
    Test number
    609482402283
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass153,893 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    153,893 miles
    Test number
    355852601214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail153,892 miles (+465)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,892 miles
    Test number
    357861401243
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  21. Pass153,427 miles (+2,289)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    153,427 miles
    Test number
    390482800480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass151,138 miles (+136,136)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    151,138 miles
    Test number
    291349099411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,002 miles (-131,870)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    15,002 miles
    Test number
    591640408207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass146,872 miles (+4,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    146,872 miles
    Test number
    924721277182
    • 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)

  25. Pass142,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    142,057 miles
    Test number
    332280706487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P54 EPB

Does P54 EPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P54 EPB is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P54 EPB?
The MOT on P54 EPB is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P54 EPB done?
P54 EPB was recorded at 178,742 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 1,869 miles a year.
Has P54 EPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P54 EPB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on P54 EPB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P54 EPB find?
P54 EPB passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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