BMW 528
Blue · Petrol · 1986 · 2,788 cc
514 GAEMOT history
514 GAE is a blue petrol BMW 528 first used on 1 Nov 1986. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,122 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 May 2027
- Mileage
- 148,122 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 694 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 514 GAE
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 528
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,788 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1986
- First used
- 1 Nov 1986
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
514 GAE was last recorded at 148,122 miles on 8 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,122 miles · 1 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 694 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,122 miles
- 2025 – 148,122 miles
- 2024 – 147,603 miles
- 2022 – 147,575 miles
- 2021 – 147,513 miles
- 2020 – 147,449 miles
- 2019 – 147,438 miles
- 2018 – 147,135 miles
- 2017 – 147,085 miles
- 2016 – 146,927 miles
- 2015 – 146,299 miles
- 2014 – 146,246 miles
- 2013 – 145,327 miles
- 2012 – 144,727 miles
- 2011 – 144,336 miles
- 2010 – 143,868 miles
- 2009 – 141,931 miles
- 2008 – 138,995 miles
- 2007 – 136,114 miles
- 2006 – 134,798 miles
- 2005 – 133,583 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,122 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2014
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 23 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,122 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2027
- Odometer
- 148,122 miles
- Test number
- 287186750178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,122 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 148,122 miles
- Test number
- 379831510821
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail148,122 miles (+519)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,122 miles
- Test number
- 493733919008
- MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass147,603 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 147,603 miles
- Test number
- 647001552532
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,575 miles (+62)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 147,575 miles
- Test number
- 136007445312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,513 miles (+64)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 147,513 miles
- Test number
- 286159320080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,449 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 147,449 miles
- Test number
- 967554402666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,438 miles (+303)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 147,438 miles
- Test number
- 627286230611
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking
Pass147,135 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 147,135 miles
- Test number
- 736771127119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,085 miles (+158)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 147,085 miles
- Test number
- 327953042171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,927 miles (+628)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 146,927 miles
- Test number
- 178999083161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,299 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 146,299 miles
- Test number
- 359521765148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,246 miles (+919)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 146,246 miles
- Test number
- 549959264135
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExhaust back box in poor condition
- NoteNearside rear inner sill corroded
- NoteSlight play in steering
- NoteVarious exhaust blows
Pass145,327 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 145,327 miles
- Test number
- 126160393131
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteLight underbody surface corrosion
- NoteRear tyres perished
Fail145,327 miles (+600)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,327 miles
- Test number
- 357018673194
- FailureNearside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteLight underbody surface corrosion
- NoteRear tyres perished
Pass144,727 miles (+391)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 144,727 miles
- Test number
- 855983572127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteVarious exhaust blows
Pass144,336 miles (+468)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 144,336 miles
- Test number
- 906259471117
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteHole in nearside sill
- NoteVarious slight exhaust blows
Pass143,868 miles (+1,937)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 143,868 miles
- Test number
- 824442350172
- NoteExhaust baffles noisey
- NoteOffside front tyre cracking
- NoteSlight bind on offside front wheel
- NoteSlight play in o/s drag link
- NoteVarious slight exhaust blows
Pass141,931 miles (+2,936)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 141,931 miles
- Test number
- 944508839174
- NoteCentre drag link joint slight play
- NoteNsf shock absorber slight leak
- NoteOsf floorpan slight corrosion
Pass138,995 miles (+2,881)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 138,995 miles
- Test number
- 640813748186
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteFuel pipe perished
Pass136,114 miles (+1,316)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 136,114 miles
- Test number
- 484737857180
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteCorrosion to nearside and offside outer sils
Pass134,798 miles (+1,215)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 134,798 miles
- Test number
- 710225826144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,583 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 133,583 miles
- Test number
- 293013545400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 514 GAE
- What vehicle is registration 514 GAE currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 514 GAE on a blue petrol BMW 528 first used on 1 Nov 1986. 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 514 GAE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 514 GAE is valid until 7 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 514 GAE?
- The MOT on 514 GAE is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 514 GAE done?
- 514 GAE was recorded at 148,122 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 694 miles a year.
- Has 514 GAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 514 GAE has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on 514 GAE 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 514 GAE find?
- 514 GAE passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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