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BMW 728

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T229 ARXMOT history

T229 ARX is a silver petrol BMW 728 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 139,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2026
Mileage
139,006 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T229 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
30 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T229 ARX was last recorded at 139,006 miles on 30 May 2025, 846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,160 miles · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
846 miles
Average per year
1,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,006 miles
  • 2024 – 138,160 miles
  • 2023 – 136,249 miles
  • 2022 – 134,246 miles
  • 2020 – 133,749 miles
  • 2019 – 133,707 miles
  • 2018 – 131,870 miles
  • 2017 – 130,959 miles
  • 2016 – 129,879 miles
  • 2015 – 129,316 miles
  • 2014 – 128,710 miles
  • 2013 – 128,019 miles
  • 2012 – 126,653 miles
  • 2011 – 125,200 miles
  • 2010 – 123,889 miles
  • 2009 – 119,083 miles
  • 2008 – 118,001 miles
  • 2007 – 114,044 miles
  • 2006 – 110,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,006 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,006 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    139,006 miles
    Test number
    956941883696
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail139,006 miles (+846)1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,006 miles
    Test number
    369787306889
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass138,160 miles (+1,911)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    138,160 miles
    Test number
    674845845272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,249 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    136,249 miles
    Test number
    634392581096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,246 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    134,246 miles
    Test number
    618790023141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,749 miles (+42)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,749 miles
    Test number
    140910009354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass133,707 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    133,707 miles
    Test number
    615815861100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perished

  8. Fail133,707 miles (+1,837)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,707 miles
    Test number
    454167469228
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perished

  9. Pass131,870 miles (+911)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    131,870 miles
    Test number
    699811030603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,959 miles (+1,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    130,959 miles
    Test number
    386253140323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass129,879 miles (+563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    129,879 miles
    Test number
    399288467385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass129,316 miles (+606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    129,316 miles
    Test number
    207949885495
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass128,710 miles (+691)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    128,710 miles
    Test number
    625315574141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass128,019 miles (+13)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    128,019 miles
    Test number
    868991193107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Fail128,006 miles1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,006 miles
    Test number
    507180893148
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass128,006 miles (+1,353)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    128,006 miles
    Test number
    767630193170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Fail126,653 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,653 miles
    Test number
    147348162091
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass126,653 miles (+1,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    126,653 miles
    Test number
    155338962082
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass125,200 miles (+1,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    125,200 miles
    Test number
    889111861005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass123,889 miles (+4,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    123,889 miles
    Test number
    163232160082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass119,083 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    119,083 miles
    Test number
    203878529154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass118,001 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    118,001 miles
    Test number
    700496908108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass114,044 miles (+4,008)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    114,044 miles
    Test number
    211028917160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass110,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    110,036 miles
    Test number
    584416086013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T229 ARX

Does T229 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T229 ARX expired on 9 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T229 ARX?
The MOT on T229 ARX expired on 9 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T229 ARX done?
T229 ARX was recorded at 139,006 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 1,511 miles a year.
Has T229 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T229 ARX has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T229 ARX 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 T229 ARX find?
T229 ARX passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly damaged; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front brake hose slightly damaged, and 4 more.

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