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BMW 528

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

K29 EMGMOT history

K29 EMG is a black petrol BMW 528 first used on 17 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 147,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2024
Mileage
147,962 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 EMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2024
Latest MOT test
22 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 EMG was last recorded at 147,962 miles on 22 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 May 2023: 147,962 miles, lower than 153,272 miles on 28 May 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
153,272 miles · 28 May 2022
Average per year
5,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 147,962 miles
  • 2022 – 153,272 miles
  • 2020 – 139,137 miles
  • 2019 – 128,953 miles
  • 2018 – 119,522 miles
  • 2016 – 114,333 miles
  • 2015 – 104,572 miles
  • 2014 – 93,900 miles
  • 2013 – 84,326 miles
  • 2011 – 81,622 miles
  • 2010 – 74,971 miles
  • 2009 – 69,657 miles
  • 2008 – 62,991 miles
  • 2007 – 58,583 miles
  • 2006 – 54,272 miles
  • 2005 – 45,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,962 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perished badly nearly splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills covered by covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,962 miles (-5,310)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    147,962 miles
    Test number
    276831166811
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perished badly nearly splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills covered by covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass153,272 miles (+14,135)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    153,272 miles
    Test number
    274299817407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass139,137 miles (+10,184)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    139,137 miles
    Test number
    981289079481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,953 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    128,953 miles
    Test number
    765518269320
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner sill corroded

  5. Fail128,952 miles (+9,430)2 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,952 miles
    Test number
    146387848683
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass119,522 miles (+71)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,522 miles
    Test number
    356224092465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail119,451 miles (+5,118)1 dangerous7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,451 miles
    Test number
    941561525246
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass114,333 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    114,333 miles
    Test number
    690436891369
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail114,332 miles (+9,760)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,332 miles
    Test number
    468361813262
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper bolt loose (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass104,572 miles (+386)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,572 miles
    Test number
    237274055148
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteParking brake only just met minimum requirements
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack inner joints

  11. Fail104,186 miles (+10,286)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,186 miles
    Test number
    475873235183
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass93,900 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    93,900 miles
    Test number
    425925704187
    • NoteN.s parking brake lower effort than o.s see brake test print out

  13. Fail93,900 miles (+9,574)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,900 miles
    Test number
    418381504198
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN.s parking brake lower effort than o.s see brake test print out

  14. Pass84,326 miles (+2,704)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    84,326 miles
    Test number
    497513343164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,622 miles (+6,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    81,622 miles
    Test number
    459403291209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass74,971 miles (+5,314)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    74,971 miles
    Test number
    174825380224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 rear tyre inner wall cracked

  17. Pass69,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    69,657 miles
    Test number
    671540629383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,657 miles (+6,666)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,657 miles
    Test number
    414230929459
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN

  19. Pass62,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    62,991 miles
    Test number
    270480498220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,990 miles (+4,407)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,990 miles
    Test number
    683950298226
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass58,583 miles (+4,311)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,583 miles
    Test number
    353211997444
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake servo hose perishing

  22. Pass54,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    54,272 miles
    Test number
    314173896406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,272 miles (+8,553)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,272 miles
    Test number
    153019186208
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  24. Pass45,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    45,719 miles
    Test number
    622151895289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,713 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,713 miles
    Test number
    862631895242
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K29 EMG

Does K29 EMG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K29 EMG expired on 27 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K29 EMG?
The MOT on K29 EMG expired on 27 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K29 EMG done?
K29 EMG was recorded at 147,962 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2023, an average of 5,813 miles a year.
Has K29 EMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 EMG has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on K29 EMG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K29 EMG find?
K29 EMG passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2023 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all both sides; front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perished badly nearly splitting; front coil spring corroded x2, and 3 more.

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