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BMW 528

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 2,793 cc

J8 LVRMOT history

J8 LVR is a silver petrol BMW 528 first used on 30 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 131,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2023.

J8 LVR silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2024
Mileage
131,153 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LVR was last recorded at 131,153 miles on 22 Feb 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,153 miles · 20 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,153 miles
  • 2022 – 130,826 miles
  • 2021 – 130,349 miles
  • 2020 – 130,210 miles
  • 2019 – 129,928 miles
  • 2018 – 128,767 miles
  • 2017 – 127,122 miles
  • 2016 – 126,181 miles
  • 2015 – 124,895 miles
  • 2014 – 124,342 miles
  • 2013 – 123,592 miles
  • 2012 – 122,783 miles
  • 2011 – 119,401 miles
  • 2010 – 117,525 miles
  • 2009 – 113,584 miles
  • 2008 – 106,753 miles
  • 2007 – 104,738 miles
  • 2006 – 101,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,153 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear fuel pipes rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,153 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    131,153 miles
    Test number
    123483781216
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail131,153 miles (+327)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,153 miles
    Test number
    351359918123
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass130,826 miles (+477)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    130,826 miles
    Test number
    811873672465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass130,349 miles (+139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    130,349 miles
    Test number
    241831375538
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  5. Pass130,210 miles (+282)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,210 miles
    Test number
    849409125132
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  6. Pass129,928 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    129,928 miles
    Test number
    315030822048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,767 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    128,767 miles
    Test number
    810956306677
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes rusty

  8. Fail128,762 miles (+1,640)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,762 miles
    Test number
    408144588275
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes rusty

  9. Pass127,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    127,122 miles
    Test number
    375102883634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail127,115 miles (+934)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,115 miles
    Test number
    580475529735
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  11. Pass126,181 miles (+1,286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    126,181 miles
    Test number
    466568797961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass124,895 miles (+553)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    124,895 miles
    Test number
    675023615065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded.

  13. Pass124,342 miles (+11)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    124,342 miles
    Test number
    238952824036
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNearside front Tyre perished on outer 1/4.
    • NoteNearside rear Seat belt buckle intermitantly locking.

  14. Fail124,331 miles (+739)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,331 miles
    Test number
    745521624055
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNearside front Tyre perished on outer 1/4.
    • NoteNearside rear Seat belt buckle intermitantly locking.

  15. Pass123,592 miles (+809)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    123,592 miles
    Test number
    197334513077
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAirbag light on dash.

  16. Pass122,783 miles (+3,382)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    122,783 miles
    Test number
    626379902084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose.
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges.
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges.

  17. Pass119,401 miles (+1,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    119,401 miles
    Test number
    615087811027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass117,525 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    117,525 miles
    Test number
    120173110088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail117,518 miles (+3,934)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,518 miles
    Test number
    151002410093
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass113,584 miles (+31)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    113,584 miles
    Test number
    561814619098
    • NoteAirbag light on

  21. Fail113,553 miles (+6,800)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,553 miles
    Test number
    461462419076
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  22. Pass106,753 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    106,753 miles
    Test number
    162825828431
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail106,751 miles (+2,013)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,751 miles
    Test number
    570375928097
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass104,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    104,738 miles
    Test number
    510542027042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail104,735 miles (+2,917)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,735 miles
    Test number
    471162927003
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass101,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    101,818 miles
    Test number
    434899706095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail101,818 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,818 miles
    Test number
    392509106049
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteModified rear lights fitted

Questions about J8 LVR

Does J8 LVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 LVR expired on 21 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 LVR?
The MOT on J8 LVR expired on 21 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 LVR done?
J8 LVR was recorded at 131,153 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2023, an average of 1,714 miles a year.
Has J8 LVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LVR has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on J8 LVR 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 J8 LVR find?
J8 LVR passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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