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BMW 528

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,800 cc

K60 AJAMOT history

K60 AJA is a silver petrol BMW 528 first used on 18 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

K60 AJA silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
134,014 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2021
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K60 AJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K60 AJA was last recorded at 134,014 miles on 19 Mar 2021, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2009: 103,496 miles, lower than 103,950 miles on 13 Mar 2008.
  • 17 Mar 2010: 15,173 miles, lower than 103,496 miles on 12 Mar 2009.

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
134,011 miles · 18 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 134,014 miles
  • 2020 – 132,926 miles
  • 2019 – 132,084 miles
  • 2018 – 130,865 miles
  • 2017 – 130,082 miles
  • 2016 – 129,151 miles
  • 2015 – 127,858 miles
  • 2014 – 127,356 miles
  • 2013 – 126,388 miles
  • 2010 – 15,173 miles
  • 2009 – 103,496 miles
  • 2008 – 103,950 miles
  • 2005 – 95,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and small hole appeared but not seriously weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper arm, inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    876501657751
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and small hole appeared but not seriously weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    187409650462
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and small hole appeared but not seriously weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    483614903376
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    435234813775
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    680805628816
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. PassMileage not read1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    743387749356
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass134,014 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,014 miles
    Test number
    575592720826
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail134,011 miles (+1,085)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,011 miles
    Test number
    857772284996
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass132,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    132,926 miles
    Test number
    236283710860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail132,919 miles (+835)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,919 miles
    Test number
    468718924564
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass132,084 miles (+1,219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    132,084 miles
    Test number
    479475707549
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass130,865 miles (+783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    130,865 miles
    Test number
    164073697524
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass130,082 miles (+931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    130,082 miles
    Test number
    705539398036
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass129,151 miles (+1,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    129,151 miles
    Test number
    929878568024
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass127,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    127,858 miles
    Test number
    335833685075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail127,858 miles (+502)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,858 miles
    Test number
    535233785032
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  17. Pass127,356 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    127,356 miles
    Test number
    727558674023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail127,338 miles (+950)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,338 miles
    Test number
    995591574053
    • FailureNearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass126,388 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    126,388 miles
    Test number
    278490283041
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail126,388 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,388 miles
    Test number
    505248173092
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    417609162093
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    608665771035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,173 miles (-88,323)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    15,173 miles
    Test number
    843476770080
    • NoteSlight play both rear anti roll bar links.

  24. Pass103,496 miles (-454)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    103,496 miles
    Test number
    210781779097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass103,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    103,950 miles
    Test number
    101753378034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail103,950 miles (+8,935)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,950 miles
    Test number
    131752978089
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass95,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    95,015 miles
    Test number
    294988145318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K60 AJA

Does K60 AJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K60 AJA is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K60 AJA?
The MOT on K60 AJA is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K60 AJA done?
K60 AJA was recorded at 134,014 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2021, an average of 2,556 miles a year.
Has K60 AJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K60 AJA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K60 AJA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 12 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K60 AJA find?
K60 AJA passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and small hole appeared but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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