
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
Pass79,189 miles (+1,879)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 79,189 miles
- Test number
- 825475702222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,310 miles (+2,485)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 77,310 miles
- Test number
- 388082191172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,825 miles (+3,307)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 74,825 miles
- Test number
- 692777600246
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
Pass64,633 miles (+5,197)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 64,633 miles
- Test number
- 651075608266
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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