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BMW 728

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,793 cc

Y221 GEBMOT history

Y221 GEB is a green petrol BMW 728 first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 189,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2023
Mileage
189,439 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 GEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y221 GEB was last recorded at 189,439 miles on 18 Jan 2022, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,373 miles · 4 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
4,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 189,439 miles
  • 2021 – 189,316 miles
  • 2020 – 189,036 miles
  • 2019 – 187,798 miles
  • 2018 – 184,024 miles
  • 2017 – 181,431 miles
  • 2016 – 178,535 miles
  • 2015 – 176,837 miles
  • 2014 – 174,118 miles
  • 2013 – 170,070 miles
  • 2012 – 167,637 miles
  • 2011 – 163,879 miles
  • 2010 – 160,654 miles
  • 2009 – 150,767 miles
  • 2008 – 141,863 miles
  • 2007 – 130,367 miles
  • 2006 – 122,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,439 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface, suspension arms, springs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,439 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    189,439 miles
    Test number
    958244259642
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface, suspension arms, springs (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. Fail189,373 miles (+57)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,373 miles
    Test number
    900157369444
    • MajorEmissions not tested Not tested due to removal of catalytic converters (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard Both catalytic converters missing from twin exhaust system (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From section of exhaust pipe welded in place of catalytic converters (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Flexible brake hose secured with zip ties to bracket
  3. Pass189,316 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    189,316 miles
    Test number
    192648459376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail189,312 miles (+276)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,312 miles
    Test number
    675984624131
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both N/S & O/S Inner Sills at Rear Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass189,036 miles (+2)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    189,036 miles
    Test number
    885248734380
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight bind on o/s/r brake
  6. Fail189,034 miles (+1,236)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,034 miles
    Test number
    624561620668
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both o/s/f brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r flexy supply pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply to n/s/r flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight bind on o/s/r brake
  7. Pass187,798 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    187,798 miles
    Test number
    608396317287
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply pipe to o/s/f flexy corroded. supply pipe to n/s/f flexy corroded. brake pipes in o/s/f wheel arch corroded. front to rear brake pipes corroded. supply pipe to o/s/r brake flexy corroded. supply to n/s/r brake flexy corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/r top front track control arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r lower outer arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  8. Fail187,798 miles (+3,774)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,798 miles
    Test number
    135615137817
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply pipe to o/s/f flexy corroded. supply pipe to n/s/f flexy corroded. brake pipes in o/s/f wheel arch corroded. front to rear brake pipes corroded. supply pipe to o/s/r brake flexy corroded. supply to n/s/r brake flexy corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/r top front track control arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r lower outer arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  9. Pass184,024 miles (+2,593)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    184,024 miles
    Test number
    726695206164
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
  10. Pass181,431 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    181,431 miles
    Test number
    568370830798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disks corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryScreen chipped
    • AdvisorySupply pipes to front brake flexys corroded
  11. Fail181,431 miles (+2,896)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,431 miles
    Test number
    550718281388
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disks corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryScreen chipped
    • AdvisorySupply pipes to front brake flexys corroded
  12. Pass178,535 miles (+1,698)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    178,535 miles
    Test number
    875590607078
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded/lipped on inside
  13. Pass176,837 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    176,837 miles
    Test number
    258393455161
    • NoteExhaust blowing slightly behind lambda sensor
    • NoteScreen chipped
    • NoteSlight play at o/s/r wheel possible wheel bearing
    • NoteSupply pipe to o/s/f brake flexy corroded
  14. Fail176,837 miles (+2,719)1 dangerous3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,837 miles
    Test number
    286860855114
    • DangerousOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust blowing slightly behind lambda sensor
    • NoteN/s/r lower spring mounting cup corroded
    • NoteScreen chipped
    • NoteSlight play at o/s/r wheel possible wheel bearing
    • NoteSupply pipe to o/s/f brake flexy corroded
  15. Pass174,118 miles (+4,048)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    174,118 miles
    Test number
    825479024186
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded/lipped on inside
  16. Pass170,070 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    170,070 miles
    Test number
    699927033116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Fail170,063 miles (+2,426)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,063 miles
    Test number
    675602313180
    • FailureOffside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass167,637 miles (+3,758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    167,637 miles
    Test number
    225629802123
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass163,879 miles (+3,225)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    163,879 miles
    Test number
    809528711162
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
  20. Pass160,654 miles (+9,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    160,654 miles
    Test number
    974770920175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass150,767 miles (+8,904)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    150,767 miles
    Test number
    134150429157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass141,863 miles (+11,496)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    141,863 miles
    Test number
    150719418112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass130,367 miles (+8,093)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    130,367 miles
    Test number
    253243017412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass122,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    122,274 miles
    Test number
    263588416135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y221 GEB

Does Y221 GEB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y221 GEB expired on 17 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y221 GEB?
The MOT on Y221 GEB expired on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y221 GEB done?
Y221 GEB was recorded at 189,439 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2022, an average of 4,271 miles a year.
Has Y221 GEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 GEB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y221 GEB 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 Y221 GEB find?
Y221 GEB passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersurface, suspension arms, springs.

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