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BMW 728

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,793 cc

Y228 OWOMOT history

Y228 OWO is a green petrol BMW 728 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 168,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2023
Mileage
168,723 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 OWO
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y228 OWO was last recorded at 168,723 miles on 29 Oct 2022, 13,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,971 miles · 19 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
13,752 miles
Average per year
6,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 168,723 miles
  • 2021 – 154,971 miles
  • 2020 – 148,005 miles
  • 2019 – 128,235 miles
  • 2018 – 121,174 miles
  • 2017 – 116,800 miles
  • 2016 – 110,943 miles
  • 2015 – 108,884 miles
  • 2014 – 104,448 miles
  • 2013 – 98,185 miles
  • 2012 – 93,290 miles
  • 2011 – 87,324 miles
  • 2010 – 81,020 miles
  • 2009 – 74,013 miles
  • 2008 – 67,040 miles
  • 2007 – 59,891 miles
  • 2006 – 52,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,723 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • N/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,723 miles (+13,752)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    168,723 miles
    Test number
    967585832375
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass154,971 miles (+6,966)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,971 miles
    Test number
    608564135523
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,005 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    148,005 miles
    Test number
    611276392603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail148,005 miles (+19,770)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,005 miles
    Test number
    683902187420
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Power Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    128,235 miles
    Test number
    907004606349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail128,235 miles (+7,061)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,235 miles
    Test number
    560148302159
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,174 miles (+4,374)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    121,174 miles
    Test number
    653765429753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,800 miles (+86)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    116,800 miles
    Test number
    914321745846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

  9. Fail116,714 miles (+5,771)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,714 miles
    Test number
    656504257578
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

  10. Pass110,943 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    110,943 miles
    Test number
    771740764777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,884 miles (+4,436)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    108,884 miles
    Test number
    136135885480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,448 miles (+6,263)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    104,448 miles
    Test number
    869361844034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres approaching wear bands.
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge.

  13. Pass98,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,185 miles
    Test number
    649135943086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,185 miles (+4,895)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,185 miles
    Test number
    779185943032
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass93,290 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    93,290 miles
    Test number
    607318932047
    • NoteO/s rear suspension has slight play on a lower bush

  16. Fail93,290 miles (+5,966)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,290 miles
    Test number
    636168732026
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s rear suspension has slight play on a lower bush

  17. Pass87,324 miles (+6,304)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,324 miles
    Test number
    709925631059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,020 miles (+7,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,020 miles
    Test number
    153099230004
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass74,013 miles (+6,973)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,013 miles
    Test number
    152821349407
    • 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)

  20. Pass67,040 miles (+7,149)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    67,040 miles
    Test number
    113757938059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,891 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    59,891 miles
    Test number
    532696537028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,603 miles (+7,558)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,603 miles
    Test number
    543452117057
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass52,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    52,045 miles
    Test number
    401019936009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y228 OWO

Does Y228 OWO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y228 OWO expired on 28 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y228 OWO?
The MOT on Y228 OWO expired on 28 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y228 OWO done?
Y228 OWO was recorded at 168,723 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2022, an average of 6,978 miles a year.
Has Y228 OWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 OWO has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on Y228 OWO 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 Y228 OWO find?
Y228 OWO passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2022 with 7 advisories: coolant leak; fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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