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BMW

528 · Red

R547 UHP
MOTExpired
MOT due13 Feb 2023
First reg1 Feb 1998
Mileage251,636 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

28 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 27 September 2025.

PASSED · 14 Feb 2022
Test date14 Feb 2022
Expiry13 Feb 2023
Test number145262076737
Mileage251,636 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 1 Feb 2022
Test date1 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number114932769037
Mileage251,591 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 10 Dec 2020
Test date10 Dec 2020
Expiry9 Dec 2021
Test number506747044902
Mileage249,503 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 10 May 2019
Test date10 May 2019
Expiry9 Nov 2020
Test number910920366127
Mileage247,532 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (tca) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 1 May 2019
Test date1 May 2019
Expiry
Test number250423924935
Mileage247,486 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (tca) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Advisoryosr tyre has some separation of its structure at the sidewall/tread outer
PASSED · 3 May 2018
Test date3 May 2018
Expiry2 May 2019
Test number827917364711
Mileage245,797 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Fog lamp started working!
AdvisoryExhaust heatshield rattling.
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing close to outer tread wear bars.
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perrishing.
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Foreward tca bush.Marked. (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Marked. (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 7 Mar 2018
Test date7 Mar 2018
Expiry
Test number456059341137
Mileage245,711 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Foreward track control arm (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
PASSED · 10 Mar 2017
Test date10 Mar 2017
Expiry9 Mar 2018
Test number625276579838
Mileage243,684 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyres wearing on outer edges.
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Foreward bush.Marked. (2.5.B.2b)
AdvisoryFront and rear brake pad wear indicator wires detached.
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
FAILED · 1 Mar 2017
Test date1 Mar 2017
Expiry
Test number310791815384
Mileage243,534 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailOffside Front Steering rack insecure Outer cup needs relocating and cable tied again. (2.2.B.1a)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link.Also starting to rattle. (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Tyres wearing on outer edges.
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Foreward bush.Marked. (2.5.B.2b)
AdvisoryFront and rear brake pad wear indicator wires detached.
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
FailNearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 4 Feb 2016
Test date4 Feb 2016
Expiry3 Mar 2017
Test number431900429969
Mileage240,724 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 3 Feb 2016
Test date3 Feb 2016
Expiry
Test number921342926318
Mileage240,713 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FailNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 4 Mar 2015
Test date4 Mar 2015
Expiry3 Mar 2016
Test number456823165020
Mileage235,587 mi
FAILED · 19 Feb 2015
Test date19 Feb 2015
Expiry
Test number825400355022
Mileage235,509 mi
FailNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
User EnteredOil filter housing top leaking
PASSED · 30 Jan 2014
Test date30 Jan 2014
Expiry3 Feb 2015
Test number656400734003
Mileage231,546 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User EnteredSteering rack is moist offside
FAILED · 28 Jan 2014
Test date28 Jan 2014
Expiry
Test number978478624069
Mileage231,512 mi
FailOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User EnteredSteering rack is moist offside
PASSED · 1 Feb 2013
Test date1 Feb 2013
Expiry3 Feb 2014
Test number958862633064
Mileage226,605 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredParking brake readings just exceeded requirement
User EnteredMinor exhaust blow on top of "Y" section in centre of system
User EnteredSteering rack is slightly damp offside
User EnteredBrake pad low warning light wire is broken offside front
FAILED · 25 Jan 2012
Test date25 Jan 2012
Expiry
Test number355775622048
Mileage221,430 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User EnteredMoisture inside headlamp lens nearside
User EnteredFront nearside brake pad low warning wire is broken
User EnteredOffside of steering rack is moist...monitor
User EnteredNearside park brake outer cable is split, letting in water...will seize cable
PASSED · 25 Jan 2012
Test date25 Jan 2012
Expiry3 Feb 2013
Test number989765522056
Mileage221,430 mi
AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User EnteredMoisture inside headlamp lens nearside
User EnteredFront nearside brake pad low warning wire is broken
User EnteredOffside of steering rack is moist...monitor
User EnteredNearside park brake outer cable is split, letting in water...will seize cable
PASSED · 28 Jan 2011
Test date28 Jan 2011
Expiry3 Feb 2012
Test number617618121041
Mileage216,781 mi
AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 7 Jan 2010
Test date7 Jan 2010
Expiry3 Feb 2011
Test number884077300003
Mileage211,674 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 31 Dec 2009
Test date31 Dec 2009
Expiry
Test number141965869368
Mileage211,674 mi
FailWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
FailNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 4 Feb 2009
Test date4 Feb 2009
Expiry3 Feb 2010
Test number354315139059
Mileage204,035 mi
FAILED · 31 Jan 2009
Test date31 Jan 2009
Expiry
Test number121461339071
Mileage204,027 mi
FailBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Failrear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 17 Aug 2007
Test date17 Aug 2007
Expiry21 Aug 2008
Test number204359027271
Mileage196,434 mi
FAILED · 16 Aug 2007
Test date16 Aug 2007
Expiry
Test number643098827234
Mileage196,434 mi
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FailNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Failrear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 22 Aug 2006
Test date22 Aug 2006
Expiry21 Aug 2007
Test number594374336273
Mileage180,651 mi
FAILED · 21 Aug 2006
Test date21 Aug 2006
Expiry
Test number322963236219
Mileage180,651 mi
FailNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)