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BMW 728

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V728 GENMOT history

V728 GEN is a blue petrol BMW 728 first used on 21 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 32 MOT tests, with 122,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2024
Mileage
122,075 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2023
MOT tests
32
17 passed · 15 failed
Per year
4,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V728 GEN
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
21 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V728 GEN was last recorded at 122,075 miles on 6 Apr 2023, 2,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,545 miles · 10 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,530 miles
Average per year
4,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 122,075 miles
  • 2022 – 119,545 miles
  • 2021 – 119,544 miles
  • 2020 – 117,211 miles
  • 2019 – 114,918 miles
  • 2018 – 111,326 miles
  • 2017 – 106,694 miles
  • 2016 – 103,419 miles
  • 2015 – 97,679 miles
  • 2012 – 89,763 miles
  • 2011 – 85,261 miles
  • 2010 – 81,440 miles
  • 2009 – 74,491 miles
  • 2008 – 67,066 miles
  • 2007 – 58,000 miles
  • 2005 – 50,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,075 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle generally corroded

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2005–2010

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2005–2010

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2008

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,075 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    122,075 miles
    Test number
    345593743629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle generally corroded

  2. Fail122,075 miles (+2,530)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,075 miles
    Test number
    901708157402
    • MajorBrake pipe leaking on an air braking system both rears (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass119,545 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,545 miles
    Test number
    909004904159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail119,544 miles (+2,333)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,544 miles
    Test number
    759549059269
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,211 miles
    Test number
    509411897123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail117,211 miles (+2,293)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,211 miles
    Test number
    472166693859
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass114,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,918 miles
    Test number
    908969897872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,918 miles (+3,592)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,918 miles
    Test number
    886568693689
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass111,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    111,326 miles
    Test number
    454038388153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,326 miles (+4,632)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,326 miles
    Test number
    842981360027
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass106,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    106,694 miles
    Test number
    983283526853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,694 miles (+3,275)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,694 miles
    Test number
    770228368326
    • FailureOffside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass103,419 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    103,419 miles
    Test number
    980169312328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,403 miles (+5,724)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,403 miles
    Test number
    231040980159
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass97,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    97,679 miles
    Test number
    181386542802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,679 miles11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,679 miles
    Test number
    342142423175
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    245655934397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    949120434367
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    499459233400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    518056433395
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass89,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    89,763 miles
    Test number
    506609972273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail89,763 miles (+4,502)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,763 miles
    Test number
    876147072264
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  23. Pass85,261 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    85,261 miles
    Test number
    727188921315
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail85,261 miles (+3,821)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,261 miles
    Test number
    639158421322
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass81,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    81,440 miles
    Test number
    460934930305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail81,440 miles (+6,949)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,440 miles
    Test number
    202984030336
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass74,491 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    74,491 miles
    Test number
    521117739349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail74,471 miles (+7,405)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,471 miles
    Test number
    761734939302
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass67,066 miles (+9,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    67,066 miles
    Test number
    503936128340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  30. Pass58,000 miles (+7,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,000 miles
    Test number
    901662547275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  31. Pass50,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    50,471 miles
    Test number
    204326355222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail50,471 miles3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,471 miles
    Test number
    682052155206
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteADVISE TRACKING
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

Questions about V728 GEN

Does V728 GEN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V728 GEN expired on 5 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V728 GEN?
The MOT on V728 GEN expired on 5 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V728 GEN done?
V728 GEN was recorded at 122,075 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2023, an average of 4,075 miles a year.
Has V728 GEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V728 GEN has failed 15 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on V728 GEN 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 V728 GEN find?
V728 GEN passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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