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BMW 528

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

L5 GAVMOT history

L5 GAV is a black petrol BMW 528 first used on 17 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

L5 GAV black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
109,541 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 GAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
17 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 GAV was last recorded at 109,541 miles on 28 May 2026, 114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,427 miles · 20 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
114 miles
Average per year
2,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,541 miles
  • 2024 – 109,427 miles
  • 2023 – 109,145 miles
  • 2022 – 108,820 miles
  • 2020 – 108,075 miles
  • 2019 – 107,711 miles
  • 2017 – 106,318 miles
  • 2016 – 102,874 miles
  • 2015 – 95,338 miles
  • 2014 – 92,687 miles
  • 2013 – 91,592 miles
  • 2012 – 88,248 miles
  • 2011 – 85,126 miles
  • 2010 – 80,806 miles
  • 2009 – 74,289 miles
  • 2008 – 74,056 miles
  • 2007 – 70,583 miles
  • 2006 – 67,050 miles
  • 2005 – 60,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,541 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,541 miles (+114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    109,541 miles
    Test number
    675936091383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass109,427 miles (+282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    109,427 miles
    Test number
    321950757069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass109,145 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    109,145 miles
    Test number
    838653955301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,820 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,820 miles
    Test number
    717250484150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail108,808 miles (+733)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,808 miles
    Test number
    850286524839
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,075 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,075 miles
    Test number
    550532456533
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail108,075 miles (+364)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,075 miles
    Test number
    682932697455
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass107,711 miles (+1,393)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,711 miles
    Test number
    532366873720
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass106,318 miles (+3,444)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    106,318 miles
    Test number
    641228932247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,874 miles (+7,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,874 miles
    Test number
    347599288894
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass95,338 miles (+2,651)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    95,338 miles
    Test number
    948522817174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,687 miles (+1,095)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,687 miles
    Test number
    839163594244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    91,592 miles
    Test number
    595705183283
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail91,592 miles (+3,344)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,592 miles
    Test number
    866154283256
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass88,248 miles (+3,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,248 miles
    Test number
    975909792203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass85,126 miles (+4,320)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    85,126 miles
    Test number
    856085481258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,806 miles (+6,517)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    80,806 miles
    Test number
    314304390250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,289 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    74,289 miles
    Test number
    524872309363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,056 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    74,056 miles
    Test number
    161793288250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,053 miles (+3,470)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,053 miles
    Test number
    260870988266
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  21. Pass70,583 miles (+3,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    70,583 miles
    Test number
    172380297265
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass67,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    67,050 miles
    Test number
    671455206345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,050 miles (+6,636)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,050 miles
    Test number
    592445706321
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive 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)
    • NoteDiff output seal is leaking.
    • NoteFr. disc's corroded.

  24. Pass60,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    60,414 miles
    Test number
    304326205382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,414 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,414 miles
    Test number
    712946305331
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L5 GAV

Does L5 GAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 GAV is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 GAV?
The MOT on L5 GAV is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 GAV done?
L5 GAV was recorded at 109,541 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 2,389 miles a year.
Has L5 GAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 GAV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 GAV 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 GAV find?
L5 GAV passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both.

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