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BMW 728

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,793 cc

Y308 BPLMOT history

Y308 BPL is a grey petrol BMW 728 first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 204,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
204,585 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y308 BPL
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
14 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y308 BPL was last recorded at 204,585 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 8,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,104 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,481 miles
Average per year
7,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,585 miles
  • 2025 – 196,104 miles
  • 2024 – 190,136 miles
  • 2023 – 182,664 miles
  • 2022 – 178,538 miles
  • 2020 – 175,873 miles
  • 2019 – 170,969 miles
  • 2018 – 162,764 miles
  • 2017 – 156,602 miles
  • 2016 – 146,998 miles
  • 2015 – 131,022 miles
  • 2014 – 122,629 miles
  • 2013 – 110,566 miles
  • 2012 – 99,665 miles
  • 2011 – 91,202 miles
  • 2010 – 86,836 miles
  • 2009 – 78,352 miles
  • 2008 – 70,937 miles
  • 2007 – 63,588 miles
  • 2005 – 46,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,585 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,585 miles (+8,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    204,585 miles
    Test number
    516106516788
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass196,104 miles (+5,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    196,104 miles
    Test number
    325534534594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass190,136 miles (+7,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    190,136 miles
    Test number
    527222375247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass182,664 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    182,664 miles
    Test number
    715929755244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass178,538 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    178,538 miles
    Test number
    448685382631
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail178,538 miles (+2,665)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,538 miles
    Test number
    776248649638
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r exhaust heat shield dropped down on to rear exhaust box

  7. Pass175,873 miles (+4,904)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    175,873 miles
    Test number
    170897513896
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre om 3mm and wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySill trims fitted

  8. Pass170,969 miles (+8,205)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    170,969 miles
    Test number
    638419108697
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass162,764 miles (+6,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    162,764 miles
    Test number
    507745470593
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid bottle and pipe (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass156,602 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    156,602 miles
    Test number
    319659575046
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail156,602 miles (+9,604)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,602 miles
    Test number
    152174832531
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass146,998 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    146,998 miles
    Test number
    810971656991
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres at 3mm of tread and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear outer (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail146,998 miles (+15,976)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,998 miles
    Test number
    168770852987
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres at 3mm of tread and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass131,022 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    131,022 miles
    Test number
    458419945195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail131,022 miles (+8,393)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,022 miles
    Test number
    118618545171
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass122,629 miles (+12,063)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    122,629 miles
    Test number
    285304054492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass110,566 miles (+10,901)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    110,566 miles
    Test number
    989358823102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail99,665 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,665 miles
    Test number
    736354692063
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass99,665 miles (+8,463)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    99,665 miles
    Test number
    929554892065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,202 miles (+4,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    91,202 miles
    Test number
    695074691054
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass86,836 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    86,836 miles
    Test number
    504872560179
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail86,835 miles (+8,483)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,835 miles
    Test number
    914541360162
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass78,352 miles (+7,415)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    78,352 miles
    Test number
    922487419149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  24. Pass70,937 miles (+7,349)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    70,937 miles
    Test number
    444329118118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,588 miles (+17,127)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,588 miles
    Test number
    614303427172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    46,461 miles
    Test number
    484283515217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y308 BPL

Does Y308 BPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y308 BPL is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y308 BPL?
The MOT on Y308 BPL is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y308 BPL done?
Y308 BPL was recorded at 204,585 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 7,727 miles a year.
Has Y308 BPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y308 BPL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y308 BPL 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 Y308 BPL find?
Y308 BPL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear nail in tyre.

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