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BMW 528

Black · Petrol · 1987 · 2,788 cc

A14 NKCMOT history

A14 NKC is a black petrol BMW 528 first used on 1 Jan 1987. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 34 MOT tests, with 145,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
145,553 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
34
18 passed · 16 failed
Per year
2,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A14 NKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,788 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
1 Jan 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A14 NKC was last recorded at 145,553 miles on 18 May 2026, 3,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,675 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,878 miles
Average per year
2,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,553 miles
  • 2025 – 141,675 miles
  • 2024 – 141,371 miles
  • 2023 – 140,985 miles
  • 2022 – 136,104 miles
  • 2020 – 135,676 miles
  • 2019 – 131,845 miles
  • 2018 – 123,121 miles
  • 2017 – 115,873 miles
  • 2015 – 115,720 miles
  • 2014 – 110,044 miles
  • 2013 – 101,827 miles
  • 2012 – 99,531 miles
  • 2011 – 98,419 miles
  • 2010 – 98,324 miles
  • 2009 – 97,930 miles
  • 2008 – 97,108 miles
  • 2007 – 96,595 miles
  • 2006 – 95,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,553 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge.

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.

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Rear tyre tread starting to step on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

34 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,553 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    145,553 miles
    Test number
    622520722646
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge.

  2. Fail145,553 miles (+3,878)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,553 miles
    Test number
    721257403188
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge.

  3. Pass141,675 miles (+304)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    141,675 miles
    Test number
    605024145157
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread starting to step on inner edge.

  4. Pass141,371 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    141,371 miles
    Test number
    745923454546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,985 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    140,985 miles
    Test number
    870751369978
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread starting to step on inner edge.

  6. Fail140,974 miles (+4,870)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,974 miles
    Test number
    562048545836
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass136,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,104 miles
    Test number
    140269012669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,104 miles (+428)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,104 miles
    Test number
    603090784511
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass135,676 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    135,676 miles
    Test number
    674673131635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,672 miles (+3,827)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,672 miles
    Test number
    816261405924
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass131,845 miles (+8,724)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    131,845 miles
    Test number
    944206439229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,121 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    123,121 miles
    Test number
    733026450327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail123,106 miles (+7,233)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,106 miles
    Test number
    550965312093
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

  14. Pass115,873 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,873 miles
    Test number
    823194130922
    • AdvisoryFront running very close to struts
    • AdvisoryFront shocker different size stuts
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail115,873 miles (+153)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,873 miles
    Test number
    247234412308
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront running very close to struts
    • AdvisoryFront shocker different size stuts
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail115,720 miles (+5,676)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,720 miles
    Test number
    288286678746
    • FailureNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH INNER FLOOR TO SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted BOTH OUTER SILL TO INNER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass110,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    110,044 miles
    Test number
    316133884278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,044 miles (+8,217)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,044 miles
    Test number
    859978964201
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass101,827 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    101,827 miles
    Test number
    869248163296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail101,826 miles (+2,295)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,826 miles
    Test number
    657702463224
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass99,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    99,531 miles
    Test number
    365195152476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail99,531 miles (+1,112)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,531 miles
    Test number
    238514242289
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  23. Pass98,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    98,419 miles
    Test number
    375170831221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail98,419 miles (+95)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,419 miles
    Test number
    429553821258
    • FailureBrake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  25. Pass98,324 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    98,324 miles
    Test number
    903471220239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail98,309 miles (+379)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,309 miles
    Test number
    813165010238
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  27. Pass97,930 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    97,930 miles
    Test number
    852517519254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Fail97,926 miles (+818)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,926 miles
    Test number
    903650419236
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  29. Pass97,108 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    97,108 miles
    Test number
    962700008246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  30. Fail97,089 miles (+6)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,089 miles
    Test number
    923147578125
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  31. Fail97,083 miles (+488)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,083 miles
    Test number
    302882978146
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  32. Pass96,595 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    96,595 miles
    Test number
    872975147198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail96,593 miles (+598)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,593 miles
    Test number
    392903147138
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  34. Pass95,995 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    95,995 miles
    Test number
    684118816171
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about A14 NKC

Does A14 NKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A14 NKC is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on A14 NKC?
The MOT on A14 NKC is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A14 NKC done?
A14 NKC was recorded at 145,553 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 2,471 miles a year.
Has A14 NKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A14 NKC has failed 16 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on A14 NKC 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 A14 NKC find?
A14 NKC passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 3 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge.; offside rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge..

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