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BMW 728

Beige · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T226 RKBMOT history

T226 RKB is a beige petrol BMW 728 first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 81,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2024
Mileage
81,346 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T226 RKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T226 RKB was last recorded at 81,346 miles on 23 Oct 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,346 miles · 18 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 81,346 miles
  • 2021 – 80,899 miles
  • 2020 – 80,334 miles
  • 2019 – 79,903 miles
  • 2018 – 78,329 miles
  • 2016 – 64,102 miles
  • 2012 – 61,369 miles
  • 2010 – 57,700 miles
  • 2009 – 55,772 miles
  • 2008 – 53,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,346 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentre brake light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGearbox sump corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes covered in greaseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 x pipes (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear lower boot (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Digital dash faulty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,346 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,346 miles
    Test number
    420936613334
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working
    • AdvisoryGearbox sump corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes covered in grease

  2. Fail81,346 miles (+447)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,346 miles
    Test number
    836436529875
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working
    • AdvisoryGearbox sump corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes covered in grease

  3. Pass80,899 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,899 miles
    Test number
    925521255680
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail80,898 miles (+564)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,898 miles
    Test number
    526248929663
    • MajorOffside Front Brake performance not tested to rear brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear leaking (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass80,334 miles (+431)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,334 miles
    Test number
    211118632812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,903 miles (+1,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,903 miles
    Test number
    281131780744
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass78,329 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,329 miles
    Test number
    273801912007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail78,329 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,329 miles
    Test number
    381309933351
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    454909443352
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 x pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear lower boot (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryDigital dash faulty
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. FailMileage not read1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    102796765492
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 x pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear lower boot (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryDigital dash faulty
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass64,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,102 miles
    Test number
    832107784691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    358861715174
    • NoteDash display inoperative

  13. FailMileage not read2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    857101415183
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • NoteDash display inoperative

  14. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    279115314447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    826594214199
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    296258103499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,369 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,369 miles
    Test number
    319882522134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe under wing

  18. Fail61,369 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,369 miles
    Test number
    115192722189
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe under wing

  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    265473101159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    926753501121
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass57,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,700 miles
    Test number
    672430620152
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail57,700 miles (+1,928)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,700 miles
    Test number
    730438910119
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass55,772 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,772 miles
    Test number
    112921629180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,634 miles
    Test number
    121213428145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail53,634 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,634 miles
    Test number
    113012828105
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    473884527127
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  27. FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    964824527164
    • FailureNearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  28. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    812676726108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. FailMileage not read4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    830686926112
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T226 RKB

Does T226 RKB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T226 RKB expired on 22 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T226 RKB?
The MOT on T226 RKB expired on 22 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T226 RKB done?
T226 RKB was recorded at 81,346 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2023, an average of 1,791 miles a year.
Has T226 RKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T226 RKB has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T226 RKB 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 T226 RKB find?
T226 RKB passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most; centre brake light not working; gearbox sump corroded, and 2 more.

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