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BMW 728

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

X72 YRUMOT history

X72 YRU is a blue petrol BMW 728 first used on 14 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 210,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2025
Mileage
210,289 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X72 YRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X72 YRU was last recorded at 210,289 miles on 16 Feb 2023, 5,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,892 miles · 15 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
5,397 miles
Average per year
8,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 210,289 miles
  • 2022 – 204,892 miles
  • 2021 – 199,184 miles
  • 2020 – 195,973 miles
  • 2018 – 180,233 miles
  • 2017 – 173,211 miles
  • 2015 – 170,573 miles
  • 2014 – 164,386 miles
  • 2013 – 159,030 miles
  • 2012 – 153,937 miles
  • 2011 – 147,848 miles
  • 2010 – 134,613 miles
  • 2009 – 119,334 miles
  • 2008 – 102,992 miles
  • 2007 – 91,362 miles
  • 2006 – 79,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak radRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    635636232756
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak rad
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    694114734294
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak rad
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass210,289 miles (+5,397)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    210,289 miles
    Test number
    704500122159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass204,892 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    204,892 miles
    Test number
    995117869300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail204,892 miles (+5,708)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,892 miles
    Test number
    598759743250
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass199,184 miles (+3,211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    199,184 miles
    Test number
    836570699054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass195,973 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    195,973 miles
    Test number
    194064823494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail195,965 miles1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,965 miles
    Test number
    829252747460
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. PassMileage not read1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    439570214450
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass180,233 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    180,233 miles
    Test number
    303243609370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail180,233 miles (+7,022)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,233 miles
    Test number
    651916629360
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass173,211 miles (+2,638)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    173,211 miles
    Test number
    511113143477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass170,573 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    170,573 miles
    Test number
    533333644044
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Fail170,572 miles (+6,186)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,572 miles
    Test number
    799269860224
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Front arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass164,386 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    164,386 miles
    Test number
    657611094263
    • NoteSteering box has slight play.

  16. Fail164,372 miles (+5,342)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,372 miles
    Test number
    477516184267
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside wiper blade torn.
    • NoteSteering box has slight play.

  17. Pass159,030 miles (+5,093)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    159,030 miles
    Test number
    626230093256
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  18. Pass153,937 miles (+101)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    153,937 miles
    Test number
    945112082231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust cat deteriated.

  19. Fail153,836 miles (+5,988)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,836 miles
    Test number
    236956172236
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust cat deteriated.

  20. Pass147,848 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    147,848 miles
    Test number
    958060481269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail147,848 miles (+13,235)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,848 miles
    Test number
    425228271236
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass134,613 miles (+15,279)1 advisory11 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    134,613 miles
    Test number
    333908170426
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low. 90% worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 3mm
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber weeping fluid
    • NotePlay in o/s/r suspension, top arm outer joint
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped and corroding
    • NoteRear brake pads 80% worn
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering
    • NoteSlight play in steering coloumn top bush
    • NoteSlight power steering fluid weep aroun bottle area
    • NoteSmall piece of metal in n/s/r tyre tread, not punctured

  23. Pass119,334 miles (+16,342)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    119,334 miles
    Test number
    473341589279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass102,992 miles (+11,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    102,992 miles
    Test number
    134038568231
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass91,362 miles (+12,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    91,362 miles
    Test number
    702082767276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass79,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    79,194 miles
    Test number
    222616676280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X72 YRU

Does X72 YRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X72 YRU expired on 10 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X72 YRU?
The MOT on X72 YRU expired on 10 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X72 YRU done?
X72 YRU was recorded at 210,289 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2023, an average of 8,007 miles a year.
Has X72 YRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X72 YRU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on X72 YRU 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 X72 YRU find?
X72 YRU passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: coolant leak rad; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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