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BMW 728

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,793 cc

Y289 JAAMOT history

Y289 JAA is a green petrol BMW 728 first used on 3 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 179,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
179,245 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 JAA
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
3 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y289 JAA was last recorded at 179,245 miles on 8 May 2026, 8,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 May 2016: 133,187 miles, lower than 135,041 miles on 14 May 2015.

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
171,234 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,011 miles
Average per year
3,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,245 miles
  • 2025 – 171,234 miles
  • 2022 – 166,890 miles
  • 2021 – 161,163 miles
  • 2019 – 156,217 miles
  • 2018 – 153,881 miles
  • 2017 – 145,508 miles
  • 2016 – 138,195 miles
  • 2015 – 135,041 miles
  • 2014 – 129,333 miles
  • 2013 – 126,018 miles
  • 2011 – 122,459 miles
  • 2010 – 117,580 miles
  • 2009 – 112,770 miles
  • 2008 – 107,956 miles
  • 2007 – 105,618 miles
  • 2006 – 102,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,245 miles
  • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front And Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass179,245 miles (+8,011)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    179,245 miles
    Test number
    952818824803
    • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front And Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass171,234 miles (+4,344)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    171,234 miles
    Test number
    612937236232
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass166,890 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    166,890 miles
    Test number
    814450709419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer drive shaft seal leaking
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion front & rear suspension
    • AdvisoryFront suspension legs corroded
    • AdvisoryGear box sump corroded

  4. Fail166,888 miles (+5,725)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,888 miles
    Test number
    539470520434
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value not working (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks up to right (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer drive shaft seal leaking
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion front & rear suspension
    • AdvisoryFront suspension legs corroded
    • AdvisoryGear box sump corroded

  5. Pass161,163 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    161,163 miles
    Test number
    920450854069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail161,131 miles (+4,914)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,131 miles
    Test number
    466405926790
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner too outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass156,217 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    156,217 miles
    Test number
    506057340945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail155,924 miles (+2,043)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,924 miles
    Test number
    256472344573
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass153,881 miles (+8,373)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    153,881 miles
    Test number
    775123998058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine.

  10. Pass145,508 miles (+7,313)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    145,508 miles
    Test number
    820294328860
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Fuel line corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  11. Pass138,195 miles (+5,008)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    138,195 miles
    Test number
    573362865184
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion of fuel tank straps

  12. Fail133,187 miles (-1,854)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,187 miles
    Test number
    817519261893
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion of fuel tank straps

  13. Pass135,041 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    135,041 miles
    Test number
    856444235135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail135,041 miles (+5,708)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,041 miles
    Test number
    685341635140
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  15. Pass129,333 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    129,333 miles
    Test number
    879100224120
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail129,330 miles (+3,312)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,330 miles
    Test number
    309268314189
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass126,018 miles (+3,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    126,018 miles
    Test number
    236210713195
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass122,459 miles (+4,879)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    122,459 miles
    Test number
    478225891242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,580 miles (+4,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    117,580 miles
    Test number
    700133840200
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass112,770 miles (+4,814)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    112,770 miles
    Test number
    392644329266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail107,956 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,956 miles
    Test number
    144781008241
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass107,956 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    107,956 miles
    Test number
    594661508275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass105,618 miles (+3,487)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    105,618 miles
    Test number
    883519127149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass102,131 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    102,131 miles
    Test number
    252009616108
    • NoteExcessive movement in offside and nearside rear lower hub mounting assemblies

Questions about Y289 JAA

Does Y289 JAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y289 JAA is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y289 JAA?
The MOT on Y289 JAA is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y289 JAA done?
Y289 JAA was recorded at 179,245 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 3,849 miles a year.
Has Y289 JAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 JAA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y289 JAA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y289 JAA find?
Y289 JAA passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 9 more.

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