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BMW 728

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V56 GBKMOT history

V56 GBK is a black petrol BMW 728 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 169,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
169,375 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V56 GBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V56 GBK was last recorded at 169,375 miles on 16 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Feb 2026: 169,375 miles, lower than 207,450 miles on 17 Feb 2025.

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
207,450 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Average per year
1,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,375 miles
  • 2025 – 207,450 miles
  • 2023 – 205,306 miles
  • 2022 – 204,928 miles
  • 2017 – 204,675 miles
  • 2016 – 203,220 miles
  • 2015 – 198,330 miles
  • 2014 – 190,470 miles
  • 2008 – 174,632 miles
  • 2007 – 158,127 miles
  • 2006 – 135,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,375 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryVehicle tested in wet conditions

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,375 miles (-38,075)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    169,375 miles
    Test number
    359220284205
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicle tested in wet conditions
  2. Pass207,450 miles (+2,144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    207,450 miles
    Test number
    426391178054
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass205,306 miles (+378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    205,306 miles
    Test number
    652292305484
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass204,928 miles (+3)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    204,928 miles
    Test number
    509758551247
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front - Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear - Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear - Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both Sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Fail204,925 miles (+250)11 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,925 miles
    Test number
    706906000765
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box sector shaft worn to the extent that functionality is affected (2.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  6. Pass204,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    204,675 miles
    Test number
    326523622946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. FailMileage not read10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    420529151470
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back arm, back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back arm, back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  8. Pass203,220 miles (+4,890)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    203,220 miles
    Test number
    743778317162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass198,330 miles (+7,860)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    198,330 miles
    Test number
    236706085045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass190,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    190,470 miles
    Test number
    229420774023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail190,470 miles (+15,838)3 dangerous12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,470 miles
    Test number
    366818764032
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  12. Pass174,632 miles (+16,505)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    174,632 miles
    Test number
    732959278000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass158,127 miles (+22,268)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    158,127 miles
    Test number
    722498277057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass135,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    135,859 miles
    Test number
    303504976087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail135,859 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,859 miles
    Test number
    593263776006
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about V56 GBK

Does V56 GBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V56 GBK is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V56 GBK?
The MOT on V56 GBK is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V56 GBK done?
V56 GBK was recorded at 169,375 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 1,682 miles a year.
Has V56 GBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V56 GBK has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on V56 GBK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V56 GBK find?
V56 GBK passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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