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BMW 728

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T127 VJNMOT history

T127 VJN is a blue petrol BMW 728 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 161,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
161,086 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T127 VJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T127 VJN was last recorded at 161,086 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 6,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2010: 127,169 miles, lower than 132,628 miles on 3 Mar 2009.

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
154,226 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,860 miles
Average per year
2,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,086 miles
  • 2025 – 154,226 miles
  • 2024 – 150,075 miles
  • 2023 – 145,327 miles
  • 2021 – 145,093 miles
  • 2020 – 145,091 miles
  • 2019 – 144,705 miles
  • 2018 – 142,260 miles
  • 2017 – 137,731 miles
  • 2014 – 137,041 miles
  • 2013 – 135,491 miles
  • 2012 – 134,072 miles
  • 2011 – 131,432 miles
  • 2010 – 127,204 miles
  • 2009 – 132,628 miles
  • 2008 – 121,210 miles
  • 2007 – 116,654 miles
  • 2006 – 111,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,086 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • N/s front engine mounting leaking fluid

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,086 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    161,086 miles
    Test number
    322766367358
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail161,086 miles (+6,860)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,086 miles
    Test number
    167518721736
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass154,226 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    154,226 miles
    Test number
    918403750278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail154,226 miles (+4,151)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,226 miles
    Test number
    566473628247
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass150,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    150,075 miles
    Test number
    160473284430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail150,075 miles (+4,748)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,075 miles
    Test number
    315423421393
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass145,327 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    145,327 miles
    Test number
    734521626057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass145,093 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    145,093 miles
    Test number
    521848909075
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing/cracking.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower outer sills corroding.
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded O/S/F & N/S/F coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play both sides.

  9. Pass145,091 miles (+386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    145,091 miles
    Test number
    894224614761
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm bush has slight play but not considered excessive
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Pass144,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    144,705 miles
    Test number
    848495169800
    • AdvisoryN/s front engine mounting leaking fluid

  11. Fail144,705 miles (+2,445)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,705 miles
    Test number
    888929396800
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s front engine mounting leaking fluid

  12. Pass142,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    142,260 miles
    Test number
    102051901948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail142,260 miles (+4,529)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,260 miles
    Test number
    421233090002
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass137,731 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    137,731 miles
    Test number
    764154358775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass137,041 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    137,041 miles
    Test number
    568085384012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass135,491 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    135,491 miles
    Test number
    609196453010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass134,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    134,072 miles
    Test number
    928304002185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail134,072 miles (+2,640)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,072 miles
    Test number
    568365792087
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass131,432 miles (+4,228)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    131,432 miles
    Test number
    306994391013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass127,204 miles (+35)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    127,204 miles
    Test number
    121470160406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  21. Fail127,169 miles (-5,459)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,169 miles
    Test number
    123918950024
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  22. Pass132,628 miles (+9,004)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    132,628 miles
    Test number
    212982469029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail123,624 miles (+2,414)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,624 miles
    Test number
    530178459099
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass121,210 miles (+4,556)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    121,210 miles
    Test number
    820983758091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass116,654 miles (+4,788)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    116,654 miles
    Test number
    782089257020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass111,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    111,866 miles
    Test number
    504689956024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T127 VJN

Does T127 VJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T127 VJN is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T127 VJN?
The MOT on T127 VJN is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T127 VJN done?
T127 VJN was recorded at 161,086 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 2,452 miles a year.
Has T127 VJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T127 VJN has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T127 VJN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T127 VJN find?
T127 VJN passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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