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BMW 728

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T280 AMOMOT history

T280 AMO is a blue petrol BMW 728 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 156,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2024
Mileage
156,554 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T280 AMO
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 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T280 AMO was last recorded at 156,554 miles on 12 Mar 2022, 1,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,108 miles · 22 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,446 miles
Average per year
4,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 156,554 miles
  • 2021 – 155,108 miles
  • 2019 – 145,663 miles
  • 2018 – 139,670 miles
  • 2017 – 135,414 miles
  • 2016 – 131,059 miles
  • 2015 – 127,589 miles
  • 2014 – 121,891 miles
  • 2013 – 117,771 miles
  • 2012 – 112,942 miles
  • 2011 – 109,912 miles
  • 2010 – 105,763 miles
  • 2009 – 100,626 miles
  • 2008 – 95,278 miles
  • 2007 – 91,595 miles
  • 2006 – 83,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    646411527431
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass156,554 miles (+1,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    156,554 miles
    Test number
    828015126645
    • AdvisoryHeadlights lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    155,108 miles
    Test number
    747728541100
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower outer suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail155,108 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,108 miles
    Test number
    138008686260
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower outer suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    342069609531
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass145,663 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    145,663 miles
    Test number
    209242381548
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail145,663 miles (+5,993)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,663 miles
    Test number
    569732667252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass139,670 miles (+4,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    139,670 miles
    Test number
    363828352897
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPatches of underside corrosion

  9. Pass135,414 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    135,414 miles
    Test number
    197009341891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail135,414 miles (+4,355)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,414 miles
    Test number
    466447502932
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass131,059 miles (+3,470)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    131,059 miles
    Test number
    975369547186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,589 miles (+5,698)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    127,589 miles
    Test number
    765009695047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f wiper split

  13. Pass121,891 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    121,891 miles
    Test number
    519966104186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low

  14. Fail121,891 miles (+4,120)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,891 miles
    Test number
    187240204125
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low

  15. Pass117,771 miles (+4,829)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    117,771 miles
    Test number
    705522003165
    • NoteSlight wear offside front tyre

  16. Pass112,942 miles (+3,030)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    112,942 miles
    Test number
    279963092036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass109,912 miles (+4,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    109,912 miles
    Test number
    879553601112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass105,763 miles (+5,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    105,763 miles
    Test number
    934454600157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass100,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    100,626 miles
    Test number
    602234609170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail100,626 miles (+5,348)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,626 miles
    Test number
    214164809160
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass95,278 miles (+3,683)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    95,278 miles
    Test number
    361622108115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,595 miles (+8,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    91,595 miles
    Test number
    222390207108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass83,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    83,528 miles
    Test number
    110623696035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T280 AMO

Does T280 AMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T280 AMO expired on 4 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T280 AMO?
The MOT on T280 AMO expired on 4 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T280 AMO done?
T280 AMO was recorded at 156,554 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2022, an average of 4,581 miles a year.
Has T280 AMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T280 AMO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T280 AMO 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 T280 AMO find?
T280 AMO passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both drop links.

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