
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass204,675 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 204,675 miles
- Test number
- 326523622946
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass203,220 miles (+4,890)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 203,220 miles
- Test number
- 743778317162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass198,330 miles (+7,860)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 198,330 miles
- Test number
- 236706085045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass190,470 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 190,470 miles
- Test number
- 229420774023
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass174,632 miles (+16,505)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 174,632 miles
- Test number
- 732959278000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,127 miles (+22,268)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 158,127 miles
- Test number
- 722498277057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,859 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 135,859 miles
- Test number
- 303504976087
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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