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BMW 728

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T179 SRRMOT history

T179 SRR is a blue petrol BMW 728 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 182,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
182,897 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T179 SRR
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T179 SRR was last recorded at 182,897 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Aug 2008: 37,031 miles, lower than 95,303 miles on 3 Sept 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
182,584 miles · 3 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
313 miles
Average per year
4,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,897 miles
  • 2024 – 182,584 miles
  • 2022 – 182,474 miles
  • 2021 – 181,670 miles
  • 2020 – 180,492 miles
  • 2017 – 159,061 miles
  • 2015 – 126,257 miles
  • 2012 – 108,650 miles
  • 2011 – 103,656 miles
  • 2010 – 101,181 miles
  • 2009 – 99,224 miles
  • 2008 – 37,031 miles
  • 2007 – 95,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,897 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
  • AdvisorySlight movement in steering

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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,897 miles (+313)6 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    182,897 miles
    Test number
    869364422925
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight movement in steering

  2. Pass182,584 miles (+110)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    182,584 miles
    Test number
    369130337364
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Pass182,474 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    182,474 miles
    Test number
    422149361309
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail182,470 miles (+800)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,470 miles
    Test number
    377190994166
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass181,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    181,670 miles
    Test number
    578374443942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail181,670 miles (+1,178)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,670 miles
    Test number
    836247328223
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass180,492 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    180,492 miles
    Test number
    249608692932
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail180,480 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,480 miles
    Test number
    163211905192
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. PassMileage not read2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    252167717255
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    791066434349
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. FailMileage not read3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    947272370953
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass159,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    159,061 miles
    Test number
    911319902999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail159,061 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,061 miles
    Test number
    541277749703
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    803335166627
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. FailMileage not read1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    138278919394
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass126,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    126,257 miles
    Test number
    828008595128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail126,257 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,257 miles
    Test number
    978427495197
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. PassMileage not read4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    509273724292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. PassMileage not read2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    349156323482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass108,650 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    108,650 miles
    Test number
    429642122224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail108,649 miles (+4,993)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,649 miles
    Test number
    498311322214
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  22. Pass103,656 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    103,656 miles
    Test number
    497555621284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass101,181 miles (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    101,181 miles
    Test number
    370548220214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass99,224 miles (+62,193)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    99,224 miles
    Test number
    301346899184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,031 miles
    Test number
    790498028278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,031 miles (-58,272)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,031 miles
    Test number
    563656728222
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

  27. Pass95,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    95,303 miles
    Test number
    370406947477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T179 SRR

Does T179 SRR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T179 SRR is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T179 SRR?
The MOT on T179 SRR is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T179 SRR done?
T179 SRR was recorded at 182,897 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 4,724 miles a year.
Has T179 SRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T179 SRR has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T179 SRR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T179 SRR find?
T179 SRR passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 6 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 8 more.

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