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BMW 528

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

L5 FKDMOT history

L5 FKD is a silver petrol BMW 528 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 98,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

L5 FKD silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
98,896 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 FKD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 FKD was last recorded at 98,896 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 4,720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,176 miles · 8 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4,720 miles
Average per year
2,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,896 miles
  • 2024 – 94,176 miles
  • 2023 – 93,185 miles
  • 2022 – 91,833 miles
  • 2021 – 90,806 miles
  • 2020 – 89,902 miles
  • 2019 – 88,929 miles
  • 2018 – 88,030 miles
  • 2017 – 86,989 miles
  • 2016 – 85,723 miles
  • 2015 – 84,275 miles
  • 2014 – 82,655 miles
  • 2013 – 81,150 miles
  • 2012 – 79,189 miles
  • 2011 – 77,310 miles
  • 2010 – 74,825 miles
  • 2009 – 71,518 miles
  • 2008 – 64,633 miles
  • 2007 – 59,436 miles
  • 2006 – 54,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,896 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,896 miles (+4,720)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,896 miles
    Test number
    586938534722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass94,176 miles (+2)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    94,176 miles
    Test number
    604397684542
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine bay inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail94,174 miles (+989)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,174 miles
    Test number
    312653777230
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure arm fixing loose causing play (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine bay inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass93,185 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    93,185 miles
    Test number
    193560256973
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog light inop.
  5. Fail93,161 miles (+1,328)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,161 miles
    Test number
    373177345950
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads warning light on
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog light inop.
  6. Pass91,833 miles (+1,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    91,833 miles
    Test number
    274222072134
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components
  7. Pass90,806 miles (+904)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    90,806 miles
    Test number
    466840865498
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre close to wear bars
  8. Pass89,902 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    89,902 miles
    Test number
    266705910963
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components
  9. Fail89,902 miles (+973)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,902 miles
    Test number
    547854607316
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components
  10. Pass88,929 miles (+899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    88,929 miles
    Test number
    167292954810
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components
  11. Pass88,030 miles (+1,041)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,030 miles
    Test number
    314653325101
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass86,989 miles (+1,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    86,989 miles
    Test number
    318348304332
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components
  13. Pass85,723 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,723 miles
    Test number
    674016889368
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components
  14. Fail85,723 miles (+1,448)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,723 miles
    Test number
    300178126385
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components
  15. Pass84,275 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,275 miles
    Test number
    667667985187
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Fail84,275 miles (+1,620)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,275 miles
    Test number
    359947785173
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass82,655 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,655 miles
    Test number
    175317394129
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to wear bars
  18. Fail82,653 miles (+1,503)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,653 miles
    Test number
    945026494137
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to wear bars
  19. Pass81,150 miles (+1,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,150 miles
    Test number
    919256693138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass79,189 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,189 miles
    Test number
    825475702222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,310 miles (+2,485)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    77,310 miles
    Test number
    388082191172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,825 miles (+3,307)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,825 miles
    Test number
    692777600246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,518 miles (+6,885)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    71,518 miles
    Test number
    142458809201
    • Note1.HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST PASSED EFFICIENCY AT 17% RECOMEND REQUIRES ATTENTION.2.AIR BAG LIGHT ON.
  24. Pass64,633 miles (+5,197)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    64,633 miles
    Test number
    651075608266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,436 miles (+5,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    59,436 miles
    Test number
    461710497124
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass54,208 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,208 miles
    Test number
    260455906216
    • NoteUnable to see front pads

Questions about L5 FKD

Does L5 FKD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 FKD expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 FKD?
The MOT on L5 FKD expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 FKD done?
L5 FKD was recorded at 98,896 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 2,324 miles a year.
Has L5 FKD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 FKD has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 FKD 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 L5 FKD find?
L5 FKD passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 10 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point; nearside fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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