
BMW 528
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
4 BFJMOT history
4 BFJ is a green petrol BMW 528 first used on 24 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 159,886 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 159,886 mi
- At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 21 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,410 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 4 BFJ
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 528
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 24 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
4 BFJ was last recorded at 159,886 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 3,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 156,483 miles · 28 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,403 miles
- Average per year
- 4,410 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,886 miles
- 2023 – 156,483 miles
- 2022 – 154,481 miles
- 2021 – 151,737 miles
- 2020 – 148,664 miles
- 2019 – 145,558 miles
- 2018 – 141,655 miles
- 2017 – 137,265 miles
- 2016 – 131,053 miles
- 2015 – 125,453 miles
- 2014 – 119,797 miles
- 2013 – 116,392 miles
- 2012 – 110,608 miles
- 2011 – 106,144 miles
- 2010 – 99,722 miles
- 2009 – 92,164 miles
- 2008 – 85,098 miles
- 2007 – 79,562 miles
- 2006 – 71,759 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps slightly corroded
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory11 MOTs, 2007–2017
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2013
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2012
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011
Full MOT history
33 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,886 miles3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 159,886 miles
- Test number
- 225769914885
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps slightly corroded
PassMileage not read2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 325910635260
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded / holed near jacking point.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn near to limit, and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 237759161016
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished not split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front sill holed by jack point
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside mirror cracked
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass156,483 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 156,483 miles
- Test number
- 137374017210
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower balljoint boot slightly perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill holed by jack point
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower balljoint boot slightly perished
Fail156,482 miles (+2,001)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,482 miles
- Test number
- 370932375599
- MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower balljoint boot slightly perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill holed by jack point
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower balljoint boot slightly perished
Pass154,481 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 154,481 miles
- Test number
- 445796863914
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded not holed
Fail154,480 miles (+2,743)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,480 miles
- Test number
- 558786249543
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tail light has one bulb out
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded not holed
Pass151,737 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 151,737 miles
- Test number
- 971123787872
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail151,737 miles (+3,073)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,737 miles
- Test number
- 552326150894
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass148,664 miles (+3,106)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 148,664 miles
- Test number
- 196635625582
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear sill slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear sill slightly corroded
- AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass145,558 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 145,558 miles
- Test number
- 810357961930
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (sill mostly covered around rust area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (sill mostly covered around rust area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill by jack point corroded (not holed)
Fail145,557 miles (+3,902)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,557 miles
- Test number
- 885604024076
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (sill mostly covered around rust area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (sill mostly covered around rust area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill by jack point corroded (not holed)
Pass141,655 miles (+4,390)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 141,655 miles
- Test number
- 639366745173
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass137,265 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 137,265 miles
- Test number
- 390680583411
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryO/s/f rack arm slight play
Fail137,264 miles (+6,211)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,264 miles
- Test number
- 872939797939
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryO/s/f rack arm slight play
Pass131,053 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 131,053 miles
- Test number
- 233970314293
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge but in raised tread section (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres valve stems in poor condition
Fail131,052 miles (+5,599)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,052 miles
- Test number
- 298120041164
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge but in raised tread section (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres valve stems in poor condition
Pass125,453 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 125,453 miles
- Test number
- 760626868337
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySlight noise off side front wheel bearing
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail125,452 miles (+5,655)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,452 miles
- Test number
- 120379921503
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working ? (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySlight noise off side front wheel bearing
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass119,797 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 119,797 miles
- Test number
- 346661054290
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Fail119,796 miles (+3,404)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,796 miles
- Test number
- 365881854291
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass116,392 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 116,392 miles
- Test number
- 595200163274
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail116,391 miles (+5,783)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,391 miles
- Test number
- 477219953252
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass110,608 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 110,608 miles
- Test number
- 489547552272
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail110,607 miles (+4,463)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,607 miles
- Test number
- 498696352268
- FailureNearside 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)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass106,144 miles (+6,422)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 106,144 miles
- Test number
- 779061071233
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass99,722 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 99,722 miles
- Test number
- 351241950264
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Fail99,721 miles (+7,557)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,721 miles
- Test number
- 604881050277
- FailureFront Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass92,164 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 92,164 miles
- Test number
- 481534749221
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail92,162 miles (+7,064)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,162 miles
- Test number
- 612764649276
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass85,098 miles (+5,536)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 85,098 miles
- Test number
- 623335558282
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass79,562 miles (+7,803)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 79,562 miles
- Test number
- 771573457217
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass71,759 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 71,759 miles
- Test number
- 271111276260
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about 4 BFJ
- What vehicle is registration 4 BFJ currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 4 BFJ on a green petrol BMW 528 first used on 24 Sept 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 4 BFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4 BFJ is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 4 BFJ?
- The MOT on 4 BFJ is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 4 BFJ done?
- 4 BFJ was recorded at 159,886 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 4,410 miles a year.
- Has 4 BFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 4 BFJ has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on 4 BFJ 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 4 BFJ find?
- 4 BFJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 7 more.
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