BMW 728
Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc
R201 AABMOT history
R201 AAB is a black petrol BMW 728 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 192,245 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 192,245 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,080 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R201 AAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 728
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R201 AAB was last recorded at 192,245 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 3,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 188,889 miles · 12 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,356 miles
- Average per year
- 3,080 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 192,245 miles
- 2025 – 188,889 miles
- 2024 – 185,792 miles
- 2023 – 180,311 miles
- 2022 – 175,785 miles
- 2021 – 170,617 miles
- 2020 – 167,237 miles
- 2018 – 162,498 miles
- 2017 – 160,783 miles
- 2016 – 158,841 miles
- 2015 – 158,726 miles
- 2014 – 155,680 miles
- 2013 – 154,125 miles
- 2012 – 150,585 miles
- 2011 – 149,156 miles
- 2010 – 146,620 miles
- 2009 – 142,797 miles
- 2008 – 139,256 miles
- 2007 – 132,761 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass192,245 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011
Nearside Front Brake disc back plate mounting point corroded, but not affecting the braking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Advise radiator cowl cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 30 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,245 miles (+3,356)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 192,245 miles
- Test number
- 571534240953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass188,889 miles (+22)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 188,889 miles
- Test number
- 985699991500
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc back plate mounting point corroded, but not affecting the braking
Fail188,867 miles (+3,075)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,867 miles
- Test number
- 191105345834
- MajorNearside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion to sill within 30cm of seat belt anchorage prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc back plate mounting point corroded, but not affecting the braking
Pass185,792 miles (+198)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 185,792 miles
- Test number
- 120022825536
- AdvisoryAdvise radiator cowl cracked
Fail185,594 miles (+5,283)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,594 miles
- Test number
- 956087319811
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged hb cable defective (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryAdvise radiator cowl cracked
Pass180,311 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 180,311 miles
- Test number
- 183504569779
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Fail180,311 miles (+4,526)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,311 miles
- Test number
- 573202036910
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Pass175,785 miles2 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 175,785 miles
- Test number
- 499416917671
- MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth Cat Heat Shields Loose
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Exhaust Clamp Broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFan cowling cracked
- AdvisoryFront brake back plates loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake Cable (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake Cable (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking Brake Warning Still Showing Even Though Handbrake Is Released
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail175,785 miles (+5,168)2 repaired2 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,785 miles
- Test number
- 235780187524
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth Cat Heat Shields Loose
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Exhaust Clamp Broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFan cowling cracked
- AdvisoryFront brake back plates loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake Cable (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake Cable (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking Brake Warning Still Showing Even Though Handbrake Is Released
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass170,617 miles (+47)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 170,617 miles
- Test number
- 543456718090
- AdvisoryAdvise handbrake cables in poor condition advise replacement
- AdvisoryAdvise osr pad sensor wire
- AdvisoryAdvise rear jacking point areas rusty
Fail170,570 miles (+3,333)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,570 miles
- Test number
- 936924737534
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play ns of transverse steering arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryAdvise rear discs rusty
- AdvisoryAdvise rear handbrake cables in poor condition
- AdvisoryAdvise surface corrosion near jacking points
Pass167,237 miles (+4,739)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 167,237 miles
- Test number
- 788556411689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,498 miles (+1,715)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 162,498 miles
- Test number
- 290571654485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,783 miles (+1,942)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 160,783 miles
- Test number
- 511752007116
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at clip (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill to under sill lip corroded....
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted along lower sill edges...
- AdvisorySlight perishing n/s/f tyre sidewall
Pass158,841 miles (+115)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 158,841 miles
- Test number
- 376783253563
- AdvisoryN/s/f n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished
Pass158,726 miles (+3,046)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 158,726 miles
- Test number
- 587871105255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,680 miles (+1,555)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 155,680 miles
- Test number
- 298045164186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,125 miles (+3,540)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 154,125 miles
- Test number
- 268857983105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,585 miles (+1,429)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 150,585 miles
- Test number
- 777225382106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,156 miles (+2,536)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2012
- Odometer
- 149,156 miles
- Test number
- 185958111197
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass146,620 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 146,620 miles
- Test number
- 804270120118
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteO/s/r and n/s/r brake pipe corroding
Fail146,619 miles (+3,822)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,619 miles
- Test number
- 420307710101
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteO/s/r and n/s/r brake pipe corroding
Pass142,797 miles (+3,541)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2010
- Odometer
- 142,797 miles
- Test number
- 250618849193
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass139,256 miles (+6,495)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2009
- Odometer
- 139,256 miles
- Test number
- 281154748499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,761 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 132,761 miles
- Test number
- 304990197019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,757 miles1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,757 miles
- Test number
- 160979387042
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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 R201 AAB
- Does R201 AAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R201 AAB is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R201 AAB?
- The MOT on R201 AAB is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R201 AAB done?
- R201 AAB was recorded at 192,245 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 3,080 miles a year.
- Has R201 AAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R201 AAB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on R201 AAB 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 R201 AAB find?
- R201 AAB passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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