BMW 728
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc
X785 FGUMOT history
X785 FGU is a silver petrol BMW 728 first used on 18 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 162,499 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 162,499 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,150 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X785 FGU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 728
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 18 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
X785 FGU was last recorded at 162,499 miles on 31 Oct 2024, 2,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 160,287 miles · 19 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,212 miles
- Average per year
- 5,150 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 162,499 miles
- 2023 – 149,433 miles
- 2022 – 141,034 miles
- 2021 – 132,119 miles
- 2020 – 126,825 miles
- 2019 – 120,470 miles
- 2018 – 119,913 miles
- 2017 – 117,496 miles
- 2016 – 114,752 miles
- 2015 – 112,586 miles
- 2014 – 110,018 miles
- 2013 – 107,732 miles
- 2012 – 103,670 miles
- 2011 – 99,105 miles
- 2010 – 92,858 miles
- 2009 – 88,622 miles
- 2008 – 81,961 miles
- 2007 – 76,038 miles
- 2006 – 69,432 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,499 miles
- AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryMinor engine oil leak
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Oil leaking excessively from engine
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,499 miles (+2,212)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 162,499 miles
- Test number
- 960636184683
- AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryMinor engine oil leak
Fail160,287 miles (+10,854)2 major3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,287 miles
- Test number
- 557125652778
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer Bottle Empty. (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
Pass149,433 miles (+7)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 149,433 miles
- Test number
- 586733860185
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail149,426 miles (+8,392)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,426 miles
- Test number
- 514787706250
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,034 miles (+13)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 141,034 miles
- Test number
- 334012899788
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail141,021 miles (+8,902)2 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,021 miles
- Test number
- 272767507612
- MajorNearside Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Possible bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass132,119 miles (+5,294)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 132,119 miles
- Test number
- 764541527195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,825 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 126,825 miles
- Test number
- 581426658517
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail126,821 miles (+6,351)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,821 miles
- Test number
- 169809283800
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,470 miles (+557)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 120,470 miles
- Test number
- 272541048054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,913 miles (+2,417)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 119,913 miles
- Test number
- 561029143050
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,496 miles (+2,744)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 117,496 miles
- Test number
- 740024200915
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on edges
Pass114,752 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 114,752 miles
- Test number
- 771138225703
- AdvisoryNearside Rear road spring mount on shock absorber slight corrosion
Fail114,752 miles (+2,166)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,752 miles
- Test number
- 630712927241
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear road spring mount on shock absorber slight corrosion
Pass112,586 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 112,586 miles
- Test number
- 655026995106
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer wall
Fail112,586 miles (+2,568)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,586 miles
- Test number
- 238946895466
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer wall
Pass110,018 miles (+2,286)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 110,018 miles
- Test number
- 668900294129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,732 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,732 miles
- Test number
- 248181103239
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass107,732 miles (+4,062)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 107,732 miles
- Test number
- 877101603214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,670 miles (+4,565)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 103,670 miles
- Test number
- 389084082121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,105 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 99,105 miles
- Test number
- 665581701238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,052 miles (+6,194)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,052 miles
- Test number
- 739759591184
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass92,858 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 92,858 miles
- Test number
- 333724710457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,851 miles (+4,229)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,851 miles
- Test number
- 471981910253
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass88,622 miles (+6,661)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 88,622 miles
- Test number
- 134082359289
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on the edges
Pass81,961 miles (+5,923)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 81,961 miles
- Test number
- 332030988404
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass76,038 miles (+6,606)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 76,038 miles
- Test number
- 580782987244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,432 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 69,432 miles
- Test number
- 732008176264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X785 FGU
- Does X785 FGU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X785 FGU expired on 30 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X785 FGU?
- The MOT on X785 FGU expired on 30 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X785 FGU done?
- X785 FGU was recorded at 162,499 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2024, an average of 5,150 miles a year.
- Has X785 FGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X785 FGU has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on X785 FGU 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 X785 FGU find?
- X785 FGU passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: rear both tyres wearing on inner edge; minor engine oil leak.
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