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BMW 728

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,793 cc

Y28 WARMOT history

Y28 WAR is a grey petrol BMW 728 first used on 16 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 246,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
246,329 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y28 WAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y28 WAR was last recorded at 246,329 miles on 19 May 2025, 3,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
243,233 miles · 7 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,096 miles
Average per year
7,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 246,329 miles
  • 2024 – 243,233 miles
  • 2023 – 224,873 miles
  • 2019 – 222,529 miles
  • 2018 – 222,224 miles
  • 2016 – 211,644 miles
  • 2015 – 206,546 miles
  • 2014 – 200,549 miles
  • 2013 – 193,229 miles
  • 2012 – 185,723 miles
  • 2011 – 176,955 miles
  • 2010 – 166,585 miles
  • 2009 – 156,503 miles
  • 2008 – 148,687 miles
  • 2007 – 134,079 miles
  • 2006 – 107,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR JACKING POINTS (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    766743300387
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR JACKING POINTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass246,329 miles (+3,096)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    246,329 miles
    Test number
    547134635127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass243,233 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    243,233 miles
    Test number
    940251721021
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail243,233 miles (+18,360)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,233 miles
    Test number
    511172486577
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass224,873 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    224,873 miles
    Test number
    268162801150
    • MinorCentral Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    835093398521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass222,529 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    222,529 miles
    Test number
    507861157262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail222,529 miles (+305)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,529 miles
    Test number
    379739261681
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass222,224 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    222,224 miles
    Test number
    903803858257
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm bushes perishing & slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose perishing

  10. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    953035463024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass211,644 miles (+5,098)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    211,644 miles
    Test number
    250285207007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass206,546 miles (+5,997)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    206,546 miles
    Test number
    799908215228
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass200,549 miles (+7,320)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    200,549 miles
    Test number
    837250034208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass193,229 miles (+7,506)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    193,229 miles
    Test number
    367796723226
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass185,723 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    185,723 miles
    Test number
    467282342260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail185,722 miles (+8,767)3 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,722 miles
    Test number
    528072542263
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass176,955 miles (+1)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    176,955 miles
    Test number
    417349141262
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail176,954 miles (+10,369)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,954 miles
    Test number
    188935541282
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass166,585 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    166,585 miles
    Test number
    274145540291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • 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. Fail166,584 miles (+10,081)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,584 miles
    Test number
    234764640222
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • 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)

  21. Fail156,503 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,503 miles
    Test number
    183201779008
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass156,503 miles (+7,816)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    156,503 miles
    Test number
    593241779085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass148,687 miles (+5,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    148,687 miles
    Test number
    693010108181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail143,669 miles (+9,590)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,669 miles
    Test number
    282009598096
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass134,079 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    134,079 miles
    Test number
    930652977057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail134,071 miles (+26,794)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,071 miles
    Test number
    573731477033
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass107,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    107,277 miles
    Test number
    883572206153
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail107,265 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,265 miles
    Test number
    452852206189
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y28 WAR

Does Y28 WAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y28 WAR is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y28 WAR?
The MOT on Y28 WAR is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y28 WAR done?
Y28 WAR was recorded at 246,329 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2025, an average of 7,280 miles a year.
Has Y28 WAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y28 WAR has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y28 WAR 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 Y28 WAR find?
Y28 WAR passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 1 advisory: suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear jacking points.

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