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BMW 728

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

X781 DBLMOT history

X781 DBL is a blue petrol BMW 728 first used on 12 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 102,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
102,203 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X781 DBL
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
12 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X781 DBL was last recorded at 102,203 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2012: 66,598 miles, lower than 630,789 miles on 21 Apr 2011.

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
102,197 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,203 miles
  • 2025 – 101,059 miles
  • 2024 – 100,134 miles
  • 2023 – 99,019 miles
  • 2022 – 96,850 miles
  • 2021 – 96,419 miles
  • 2020 – 94,463 miles
  • 2019 – 92,863 miles
  • 2018 – 87,539 miles
  • 2017 – 85,041 miles
  • 2016 – 81,173 miles
  • 2015 – 77,447 miles
  • 2014 – 74,322 miles
  • 2013 – 70,705 miles
  • 2012 – 66,598 miles
  • 2011 – 630,789 miles
  • 2010 – 53,504 miles
  • 2009 – 47,720 miles
  • 2008 – 40,581 miles
  • 2007 – 33,551 miles
  • 2006 – 28,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,203 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,203 miles (+6)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    102,203 miles
    Test number
    786943242931
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail102,197 miles (+1,138)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,197 miles
    Test number
    674465878654
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,059 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    101,059 miles
    Test number
    806175606858
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail101,055 miles (+921)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,055 miles
    Test number
    977122783349
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,134 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,134 miles
    Test number
    373846981344
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail100,130 miles (+1,111)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,130 miles
    Test number
    312185628206
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBoot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,019 miles (+2,169)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,019 miles
    Test number
    548281892139
    • MinorFront Obligatory mirror slightly loose both sides (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,850 miles (+431)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,850 miles
    Test number
    910751929540
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass96,419 miles (+1,956)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,419 miles
    Test number
    663419403778
    • MinorFront Obligatory mirror slightly loose both sides door mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass94,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,463 miles
    Test number
    788604139035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,463 miles (+1,600)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,463 miles
    Test number
    435247753116
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass92,863 miles (+2,187)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,863 miles
    Test number
    853085334548
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror cover broken (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass90,676 miles (+18)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2020
    Odometer
    90,676 miles
    Test number
    987933380163
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront no plate has cracks but secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing mirror cover broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail90,658 miles (+3,119)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,658 miles
    Test number
    571618048622
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass87,539 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,539 miles
    Test number
    549317956160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,535 miles (+2,494)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,535 miles
    Test number
    933352360763
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  17. Pass85,041 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,041 miles
    Test number
    289118479861
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view AND NEAR SIDE (8.1.2a)

  18. Fail85,041 miles (+3,868)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,041 miles
    Test number
    294419631742
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view AND NEAR SIDE (8.1.2a)

  19. Pass81,173 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,173 miles
    Test number
    915626354559
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  20. Fail81,173 miles (+3,726)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,173 miles
    Test number
    114904965674
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  21. Pass77,447 miles (+3,125)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,447 miles
    Test number
    897061505148
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass74,322 miles (+3,617)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,322 miles
    Test number
    475962414112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,705 miles (+4,107)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,705 miles
    Test number
    778964813157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,598 miles (-564,191)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,598 miles
    Test number
    677447782044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass630,789 miles (+577,285)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    630,789 miles
    Test number
    725101211174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,504 miles (+5,784)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    53,504 miles
    Test number
    452248910144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,720 miles (+7,139)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,720 miles
    Test number
    414575709172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,581 miles (+7,030)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,581 miles
    Test number
    114564818121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass33,551 miles (+5,412)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,551 miles
    Test number
    813223117183
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  30. Pass28,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,139 miles
    Test number
    373266596085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X781 DBL

Does X781 DBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X781 DBL is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X781 DBL?
The MOT on X781 DBL is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X781 DBL done?
X781 DBL was recorded at 102,203 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 3,611 miles a year.
Has X781 DBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X781 DBL has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X781 DBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X781 DBL find?
X781 DBL passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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