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BMW 728

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

R71 OMEMOT history

R71 OME is a silver petrol BMW 728 first used on 5 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
138,464 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R71 OME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
5 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R71 OME was last recorded at 138,464 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 2,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,407 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,057 miles
Average per year
2,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,464 miles
  • 2025 – 136,407 miles
  • 2024 – 135,053 miles
  • 2023 – 133,721 miles
  • 2022 – 132,120 miles
  • 2021 – 130,555 miles
  • 2020 – 129,647 miles
  • 2019 – 127,572 miles
  • 2018 – 124,359 miles
  • 2017 – 121,572 miles
  • 2016 – 118,234 miles
  • 2015 – 115,202 miles
  • 2014 – 111,718 miles
  • 2013 – 108,907 miles
  • 2012 – 106,224 miles
  • 2011 – 101,422 miles
  • 2010 – 96,696 miles
  • 2009 – 93,003 miles
  • 2008 – 89,338 miles
  • 2007 – 83,982 miles
  • 2006 – 78,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,464 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside front drop arm slight playRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnder tray & plastic sill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside steering drop arm slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,464 miles (+2,057)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    138,464 miles
    Test number
    864263555879
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front drop arm slight play
    • AdvisoryUnder tray & plastic sill covers fitted

  2. Pass136,407 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    136,407 miles
    Test number
    552386815917
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop arm slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray & plastic sill covers fitted

  3. Fail136,406 miles (+1,353)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,406 miles
    Test number
    521842403557
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop arm slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray & plastic sill covers fitted

  4. Pass135,053 miles (+1,332)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    135,053 miles
    Test number
    952005453869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop arm slight play
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and wearing low close to wear bars and wearing inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and wearing low close to wear bars centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

  5. Pass133,721 miles (+1,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    133,721 miles
    Test number
    915636077518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop arm slight play
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fittred

  6. Pass132,120 miles (+1,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,120 miles
    Test number
    382984881388
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering drop arm slight play
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,underf tray & plastic sill covers fitted

  7. Pass130,555 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    130,555 miles
    Test number
    439527385820
    • AdvisoryNearside steering drop arm slight play
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & plastic sill cov ers fitted

  8. Fail130,555 miles (+908)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,555 miles
    Test number
    933084646337
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering drop arm slight play
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & plastic sill cov ers fitted

  9. Pass129,647 miles (+2,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    129,647 miles
    Test number
    884127498522
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray &plastic sill covers fitted

  10. Pass127,572 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    127,572 miles
    Test number
    772048224631
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

  11. Fail127,572 miles (+3,213)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,572 miles
    Test number
    449062932337
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

  12. Pass124,359 miles (+2,787)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    124,359 miles
    Test number
    260234082931
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

  13. Pass121,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    121,572 miles
    Test number
    664628579685
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

  14. Fail121,572 miles (+3,338)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,572 miles
    Test number
    502055157026
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

  15. Pass118,234 miles (+3,032)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    118,234 miles
    Test number
    435188825594
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly low on inner tread
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass115,202 miles (+3,484)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    115,202 miles
    Test number
    478474605269
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on centre tread
    • NoteRear number plate has slight water damage

  17. Pass111,718 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    111,718 miles
    Test number
    315706924227
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear lamp unit slight damage
    • NoteRear number slight water damage

  18. Fail111,718 miles (+2,811)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,718 miles
    Test number
    615595124211
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear lamp unit slight damage
    • NoteRear number slight water damage

  19. Pass108,907 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    108,907 miles
    Test number
    485979313201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear lamp unit slight damage
    • NoteRear number plate slight water damage

  20. Fail108,907 miles (+2,683)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,907 miles
    Test number
    447949913275
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear lamp unit slight damage
    • NoteRear number plate slight water damage

  21. Pass106,224 miles (+4,802)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    106,224 miles
    Test number
    357109422209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAirbag light on dash

  22. Pass101,422 miles (+4,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    101,422 miles
    Test number
    207720031200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass96,696 miles (+3,693)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    96,696 miles
    Test number
    983518920254
    • NoteAll four tyres slightly low on inner tread

  24. Pass93,003 miles (+3,665)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    93,003 miles
    Test number
    121079419237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass89,338 miles (+5,356)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    89,338 miles
    Test number
    271571338292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass83,982 miles (+5,396)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    83,982 miles
    Test number
    874840337200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass78,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    78,586 miles
    Test number
    202967926245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R71 OME

Does R71 OME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R71 OME is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R71 OME?
The MOT on R71 OME is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R71 OME done?
R71 OME was recorded at 138,464 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 2,998 miles a year.
Has R71 OME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R71 OME has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on R71 OME 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 R71 OME find?
R71 OME passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front drop arm slight play; under tray & plastic sill covers fitted.

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