2001 BMW 728 2.8L Petrol · Y818 AFR
2001 BMW 728 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 113,797 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 728
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y818 AFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2026
- 113,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Y818 AFR Mileage History
- 18/03/2022106,537 mi
- 24/03/2023110,659 mi+4,122 mi
- 19/08/2025113,109 mi+2,450 mi
- 02/09/2025113,113 mi+4 mi
- 30/09/2026113,797 mi+684 mi
Average of roughly 1,601 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y818 AFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 728 (Y818 AFR) between March 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim too low internal light unit fault (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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