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BMW 728

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T231 MVXMOT history

T231 MVX is a blue petrol BMW 728 first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 149,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
149,308 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T231 MVX
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
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T231 MVX was last recorded at 149,308 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2017: 132,886 miles, lower than 147,713 miles on 2 Mar 2016.

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
149,304 miles · 7 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,308 miles
  • 2025 – 148,384 miles
  • 2024 – 146,962 miles
  • 2023 – 145,824 miles
  • 2022 – 144,896 miles
  • 2021 – 143,725 miles
  • 2020 – 142,448 miles
  • 2019 – 139,433 miles
  • 2018 – 136,775 miles
  • 2017 – 132,886 miles
  • 2016 – 147,713 miles
  • 2015 – 143,240 miles
  • 2014 – 140,475 miles
  • 2013 – 136,433 miles
  • 2011 – 133,070 miles
  • 2010 – 128,589 miles
  • 2009 – 124,293 miles
  • 2008 – 119,589 miles
  • 2007 – 113,104 miles
  • 2006 – 107,458 miles
  • 2005 – 103,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,308 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,308 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    149,308 miles
    Test number
    588120590527
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,304 miles (+920)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,304 miles
    Test number
    869073224623
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,384 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    148,384 miles
    Test number
    153246532463
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail148,384 miles (+1,422)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,384 miles
    Test number
    445097485576
    • MajorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides os/ns (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass146,962 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    146,962 miles
    Test number
    555146049995
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 sealed up (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail146,962 miles (+1,138)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,962 miles
    Test number
    102699418547
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass145,824 miles (+928)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    145,824 miles
    Test number
    108574772234
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass144,896 miles (+1,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,896 miles
    Test number
    259090379725
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass143,725 miles (+1,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,725 miles
    Test number
    653397996762
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass142,448 miles (+3,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,448 miles
    Test number
    816694744159
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering

  11. Pass139,433 miles (+2,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    139,433 miles
    Test number
    907874655780
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield lose

  12. Pass136,775 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    136,775 miles
    Test number
    968226850893
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  13. Fail136,771 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,771 miles
    Test number
    181634395033
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  14. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    188376024739
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail132,886 miles (-14,827)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,886 miles
    Test number
    379138194803
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass147,713 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    147,713 miles
    Test number
    661969920868
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust

  17. Fail147,709 miles (+4,469)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,709 miles
    Test number
    177959499916
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure to headlamps (1.9.2a)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam flickering (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNsf beam image poor
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust

  18. Pass143,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    143,240 miles
    Test number
    167384565407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail143,234 miles (+2,759)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,234 miles
    Test number
    147684465078
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass140,475 miles (+4,042)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    140,475 miles
    Test number
    148003164009
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass136,433 miles (+3,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    136,433 miles
    Test number
    858844063002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass133,070 miles (+4,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    133,070 miles
    Test number
    485000241350
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass128,589 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    128,589 miles
    Test number
    433882940395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass124,293 miles (+4,704)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    124,293 miles
    Test number
    961432289257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass119,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    119,589 miles
    Test number
    150444588265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail119,589 miles (+6,485)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,589 miles
    Test number
    980954188260
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  27. Pass113,104 miles (+5,646)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    113,104 miles
    Test number
    582573187244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass107,458 miles (+3,656)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    107,458 miles
    Test number
    353453786486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass103,802 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    103,802 miles
    Test number
    801430585286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in offside wiper arm

Questions about T231 MVX

Does T231 MVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T231 MVX is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T231 MVX?
The MOT on T231 MVX is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T231 MVX done?
T231 MVX was recorded at 149,308 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 2,190 miles a year.
Has T231 MVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T231 MVX has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T231 MVX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T231 MVX find?
T231 MVX passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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