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BMW 5 Series

Black · Petrol · 1985 · 3,430 cc

529 KYBMOT history

529 KYB is a black petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2023 and it has passed 9 of 17 MOT tests, with 144,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2023
Mileage
144,922 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2022
MOT tests
17
9 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
529 KYB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,430 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2023
Latest MOT test
16 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

529 KYB was last recorded at 144,922 miles on 16 May 2022, 78,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,750 miles · 10 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
78,172 miles
Average per year
5,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 144,922 miles
  • 2020 – 66,750 miles
  • 2019 – 66,694 miles
  • 2013 – 66,694 miles
  • 2012 – 66,664 miles
  • 2011 – 66,508 miles
  • 2010 – 65,879 miles
  • 2009 – 65,750 miles
  • 2008 – 65,523 miles
  • 2007 – 65,519 miles
  • 2006 – 65,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,922 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,922 miles (+78,172)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    144,922 miles
    Test number
    726048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,750 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,750 miles
    Test number
    193372294547
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail66,750 miles (+56)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,750 miles
    Test number
    286505123949
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass66,694 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    66,694 miles
    Test number
    990054353714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer previously repaired

  5. Fail66,694 miles1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,694 miles
    Test number
    507089765182
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer previously repaired

  6. Fail66,694 miles (+30)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,694 miles
    Test number
    216024473225
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Pass66,664 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    66,664 miles
    Test number
    125854252240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Fail66,664 miles (+156)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,664 miles
    Test number
    338193142242
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass66,508 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,508 miles
    Test number
    835539181131
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail66,508 miles (+629)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,508 miles
    Test number
    415597181191
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass65,879 miles (+129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,879 miles
    Test number
    123949780113
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass65,750 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    65,750 miles
    Test number
    294298309460
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail65,750 miles (+227)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,750 miles
    Test number
    861448309100
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass65,523 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    65,523 miles
    Test number
    132237218126
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  15. Fail65,523 miles (+4)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,523 miles
    Test number
    892047218193
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Fail65,519 miles (+445)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,519 miles
    Test number
    264754267126
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass65,074 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2007
    Odometer
    65,074 miles
    Test number
    880737146165
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about 529 KYB

What vehicle is registration 529 KYB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 529 KYB on a black petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 31 Dec 1985. 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 529 KYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 529 KYB expired on 15 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 529 KYB?
The MOT on 529 KYB expired on 15 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 529 KYB done?
529 KYB was recorded at 144,922 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2022, an average of 5,000 miles a year.
Has 529 KYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 529 KYB has failed 8 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on 529 KYB 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 529 KYB find?
529 KYB passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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