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BMW 728

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T74 XCGMOT history

T74 XCG is a green petrol BMW 728 first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 115,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
115,639 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T74 XCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T74 XCG was last recorded at 115,639 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,584 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
3,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,639 miles
  • 2025 – 113,062 miles
  • 2024 – 109,537 miles
  • 2023 – 106,204 miles
  • 2022 – 102,722 miles
  • 2020 – 99,423 miles
  • 2018 – 90,545 miles
  • 2017 – 79,240 miles
  • 2016 – 75,505 miles
  • 2015 – 70,425 miles
  • 2014 – 66,127 miles
  • 2013 – 61,407 miles
  • 2012 – 56,710 miles
  • 2011 – 51,339 miles
  • 2010 – 45,585 miles
  • 2009 – 42,156 miles
  • 2008 – 40,005 miles
  • 2007 – 38,051 miles
  • 2006 – 35,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,639 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill is corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear inner sill is corroded but not holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,639 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    115,639 miles
    Test number
    189856961689
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,584 miles (+2,522)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,584 miles
    Test number
    847831093746
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,062 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,062 miles
    Test number
    821655902172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill is corroded but not holed

  4. Fail113,016 miles (+3,479)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,016 miles
    Test number
    284525786085
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill is corroded but not holed

  5. Pass109,537 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,537 miles
    Test number
    977825148928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,204 miles (+3,482)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,204 miles
    Test number
    715740558398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,722 miles (+3,299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,722 miles
    Test number
    646937411704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass99,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,423 miles
    Test number
    988557424415
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail99,423 miles (+3,367)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,423 miles
    Test number
    618908422839
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass96,056 miles (+5,511)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,056 miles
    Test number
    256380391498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,545 miles (+5,383)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,545 miles
    Test number
    284261858927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,162 miles (+5,922)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    85,162 miles
    Test number
    760617597060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,240 miles (+3,735)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,240 miles
    Test number
    402980800502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,505 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    75,505 miles
    Test number
    955572672068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail75,504 miles (+5,079)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,504 miles
    Test number
    180191195591
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass70,425 miles (+4,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,425 miles
    Test number
    677987905060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass66,127 miles (+4,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,127 miles
    Test number
    859861324051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass61,407 miles (+4,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,407 miles
    Test number
    886389923060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass56,710 miles (+5,371)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    56,710 miles
    Test number
    755857722088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,339 miles (+5,754)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,339 miles
    Test number
    266418921036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,585 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,585 miles
    Test number
    124834230054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,156 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,156 miles
    Test number
    542804659089
    • NoteSmall cut in nearside rear tyre

  23. Fail42,156 miles (+2,151)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,156 miles
    Test number
    354244059075
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteSmall cut in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass40,005 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,005 miles
    Test number
    762703358076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,051 miles (+2,096)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,051 miles
    Test number
    903029327021
    • NoteDamage to underside of vehicle

  26. Pass35,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    35,955 miles
    Test number
    533150446021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T74 XCG

Does T74 XCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T74 XCG is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T74 XCG?
The MOT on T74 XCG is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T74 XCG done?
T74 XCG was recorded at 115,639 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 3,990 miles a year.
Has T74 XCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T74 XCG has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T74 XCG 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 T74 XCG find?
T74 XCG passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear inner sill is corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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