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BMW 728

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,793 cc

V1 HMKMOT history

V1 HMK is a blue petrol BMW 728 first used on 13 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 74,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
74,619 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 HMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 HMK was last recorded at 74,619 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 2,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,476 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,143 miles
Average per year
1,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,619 miles
  • 2025 – 72,476 miles
  • 2015 – 65,431 miles
  • 2014 – 65,372 miles
  • 2013 – 65,361 miles
  • 2012 – 65,099 miles
  • 2011 – 64,338 miles
  • 2010 – 61,443 miles
  • 2009 – 58,947 miles
  • 2008 – 54,198 miles
  • 2007 – 48,306 miles
  • 2006 – 40,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,619 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside steering idler bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Chip in screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside front wing damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in steering idlers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,619 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    74,619 miles
    Test number
    271569126263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,476 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,476 miles
    Test number
    905318543745
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside steering idler bush worn (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail72,475 miles3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,475 miles
    Test number
    259877512190
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside steering idler bush worn (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    162663370475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering idlers

  5. FailMileage not read5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    776342556001
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering idlers

  6. PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    500678180124
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass65,431 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    65,431 miles
    Test number
    997276607108
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail65,431 miles (+59)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,431 miles
    Test number
    879492326369
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass65,372 miles (+11)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,372 miles
    Test number
    655781034371
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass65,361 miles (+262)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    65,361 miles
    Test number
    455667613414
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail65,099 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,099 miles
    Test number
    109989992237
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses slightly chaffeing

  12. Pass65,099 miles (+761)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,099 miles
    Test number
    618909692268
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses slightly chaffeing

  13. Pass64,338 miles (+2,895)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    64,338 miles
    Test number
    988039591268
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front discs have a lip on them
    • NoteN/s/f bumper trim missing

  14. Fail61,443 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,443 miles
    Test number
    690576010321
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
    • NoteBOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
    • NoteFRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER TOP PANEL MISSING
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT WING PANEL DAMAGED

  15. Pass61,443 miles (+2,496)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,443 miles
    Test number
    891646510361
    • NoteBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
    • NoteBOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
    • NoteFRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER TOP PANEL MISSING
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT WING PANEL DAMAGED

  16. Pass58,947 miles (+4,749)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,947 miles
    Test number
    903013129376
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT ON CENTRE FRONT LOWER ARM

  17. Pass54,198 miles (+5,892)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,198 miles
    Test number
    363932998208
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteNsr tyre dameged on side wall
    • NoteNsr tyre worn low

  18. Pass48,306 miles (+7,800)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,306 miles
    Test number
    652122607346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    40,506 miles
    Test number
    781223216398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 HMK

Does V1 HMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 HMK is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 HMK?
The MOT on V1 HMK is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 HMK done?
V1 HMK was recorded at 74,619 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 1,737 miles a year.
Has V1 HMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 HMK has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V1 HMK 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 V1 HMK find?
V1 HMK passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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