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BMW 728

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T181 AYWMOT history

T181 AYW is a black petrol BMW 728 first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 110,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
110,354 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 AYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 AYW was last recorded at 110,354 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 3,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,652 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,702 miles
Average per year
4,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,354 miles
  • 2025 – 106,652 miles
  • 2024 – 101,321 miles
  • 2023 – 96,002 miles
  • 2022 – 94,097 miles
  • 2021 – 88,576 miles
  • 2020 – 85,876 miles
  • 2019 – 79,243 miles
  • 2017 – 69,461 miles
  • 2016 – 57,203 miles
  • 2015 – 38,245 miles
  • 2014 – 34,274 miles
  • 2013 – 34,274 miles
  • 2010 – 34,223 miles
  • 2009 – 34,223 miles
  • 2008 – 34,187 miles
  • 2007 – 34,007 miles
  • 2006 – 30,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,354 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both n/s/r and o/s/r upper ball joints have slight play.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,354 miles (+3,702)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    110,354 miles
    Test number
    913088630640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,652 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    106,652 miles
    Test number
    202999100255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail106,643 miles (+5,322)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,643 miles
    Test number
    236033099506
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass101,321 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    101,321 miles
    Test number
    590508394807
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail101,311 miles (+5,309)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,311 miles
    Test number
    669379577803
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,002 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,002 miles
    Test number
    178610368604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,097 miles (+5,521)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,097 miles
    Test number
    890582063025
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear ball joint dust covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f low on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s/r and o/s/r. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both n/s/r and o/s/r upper ball joints have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,576 miles (+2,700)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,576 miles
    Test number
    135773956374
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear ball joint dust covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both n/s/r and o/s/r upper ball joints have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass85,876 miles (+6,633)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,876 miles
    Test number
    588588166287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,243 miles (+9,782)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,243 miles
    Test number
    880558192590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,461 miles (+12,258)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    69,461 miles
    Test number
    634658536415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,203 miles (+18,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,203 miles
    Test number
    267249150369
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass38,245 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,245 miles
    Test number
    220249323672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,274 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,274 miles
    Test number
    958830214374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass34,274 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,274 miles
    Test number
    328612393469
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    918391831106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,223 miles
    Test number
    392177810114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,223 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,223 miles
    Test number
    662826609108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,187 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,187 miles
    Test number
    302928608181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,007 miles (+3,170)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,007 miles
    Test number
    484176067005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,837 miles
    Test number
    920198866072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T181 AYW

Does T181 AYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T181 AYW is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T181 AYW?
The MOT on T181 AYW is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T181 AYW done?
T181 AYW was recorded at 110,354 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 4,008 miles a year.
Has T181 AYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 AYW has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T181 AYW 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 T181 AYW find?
T181 AYW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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