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BMW 528

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

B2 DGPMOT history

B2 DGP is a blue petrol BMW 528 first used on 17 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2020 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 161,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2020
Mileage
161,290 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B2 DGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
17 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2020
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

B2 DGP was last recorded at 161,290 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,796 miles · 18 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
494 miles
Average per year
3,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,290 miles
  • 2019 – 160,796 miles
  • 2017 – 158,251 miles
  • 2016 – 153,340 miles
  • 2015 – 149,151 miles
  • 2014 – 145,604 miles
  • 2013 – 141,829 miles
  • 2012 – 138,609 miles
  • 2011 – 134,045 miles
  • 2010 – 128,482 miles
  • 2009 – 120,237 miles
  • 2008 – 109,914 miles
  • 2007 – 100,923 miles
  • 2006 – 88,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail161,290 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail161,290 miles (+494)1 dangerous2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,290 miles
    Test number
    687625589545
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass160,796 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    160,796 miles
    Test number
    258860378445
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake needs adjustment

  3. Fail160,796 miles (+1)1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,796 miles
    Test number
    369050157378
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake needs adjustment

  4. Fail160,795 miles (+2,544)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,795 miles
    Test number
    937811634642
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass158,251 miles (+4,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    158,251 miles
    Test number
    833905919898
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

  6. Pass153,340 miles (+4,189)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    153,340 miles
    Test number
    438723319660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass149,151 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    149,151 miles
    Test number
    198840415200
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Fail149,151 miles (+3,547)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,151 miles
    Test number
    446280115287
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass145,604 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    145,604 miles
    Test number
    155056404204
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail145,604 miles (+3,775)3 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,604 miles
    Test number
    808874404230
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass141,829 miles (+3,220)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    141,829 miles
    Test number
    758081723209
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass138,609 miles (+556)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    138,609 miles
    Test number
    897210232264
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail138,053 miles (+4,008)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,053 miles
    Test number
    386573422226
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass134,045 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    134,045 miles
    Test number
    278140831299
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail134,005 miles (+5,523)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,005 miles
    Test number
    196574821223
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake 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)

  16. Pass128,482 miles (+8,245)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    128,482 miles
    Test number
    764032020244
    • NoteNearside front anti roll bar link rod rubber gaiters split - top and bottom.
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar link top rubber gaiter split.

  17. Pass120,237 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    120,237 miles
    Test number
    352693029432
    • NoteMain steel brake pipes slightly corroded towards rear.

  18. Fail120,237 miles (+10,323)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,237 miles
    Test number
    463403029238
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteMain steel brake pipes slightly corroded towards rear.

  19. Pass109,914 miles (+8,991)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    109,914 miles
    Test number
    493234028232
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front anti roll bar link top and bottom rubber gaiters deteriorated.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

  20. Pass100,923 miles (+12,091)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    100,923 miles
    Test number
    310501527435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,832 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    88,832 miles
    Test number
    974494206104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,570 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,570 miles
    Test number
    603060106129
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about B2 DGP

Does B2 DGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B2 DGP expired on 17 Nov 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B2 DGP?
The MOT on B2 DGP expired on 17 Nov 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B2 DGP done?
B2 DGP was recorded at 161,290 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 3,721 miles a year.
Has B2 DGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B2 DGP has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on B2 DGP 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 B2 DGP find?
B2 DGP failed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment; battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 7 more.

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