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BMW 528

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

L6 GBSMOT history

L6 GBS is a blue petrol BMW 528 first used on 18 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
127,533 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 GBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 GBS was last recorded at 127,533 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 2,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,196 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,337 miles
Average per year
3,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,533 miles
  • 2025 – 125,196 miles
  • 2024 – 123,142 miles
  • 2023 – 120,990 miles
  • 2022 – 118,371 miles
  • 2021 – 115,869 miles
  • 2020 – 113,868 miles
  • 2019 – 112,190 miles
  • 2018 – 108,905 miles
  • 2017 – 106,852 miles
  • 2016 – 105,191 miles
  • 2015 – 104,205 miles
  • 2014 – 101,296 miles
  • 2013 – 99,570 miles
  • 2012 – 96,073 miles
  • 2011 – 93,244 miles
  • 2010 – 87,023 miles
  • 2009 – 81,363 miles
  • 2008 – 76,460 miles
  • 2007 – 70,850 miles
  • 2006 – 63,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,533 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake just met requirements n/s/r (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,533 miles (+2,337)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    127,533 miles
    Test number
    985896980976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake just met requirements n/s/r (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass125,196 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    125,196 miles
    Test number
    207898095480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail125,145 miles (+2,003)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,145 miles
    Test number
    102156330357
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass123,142 miles (+2,152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,142 miles
    Test number
    734502829525
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake low effort

  5. Pass120,990 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,990 miles
    Test number
    325971280106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail120,962 miles (+2,591)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,962 miles
    Test number
    568656697732
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass118,371 miles (+2,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    118,371 miles
    Test number
    641463324559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass115,869 miles (+2,001)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    115,869 miles
    Test number
    117984925640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,868 miles (+1,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    113,868 miles
    Test number
    166210362537
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass112,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    112,190 miles
    Test number
    999342398761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,190 miles (+3,285)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,190 miles
    Test number
    122829863447
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s and o/s inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s and o/s outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  12. Pass108,905 miles (+2,053)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,905 miles
    Test number
    425197127619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,852 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,852 miles
    Test number
    631721134439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,191 miles (+986)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    105,191 miles
    Test number
    448038239386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,205 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,205 miles
    Test number
    217785395490
    • NoteN/s front tyre starting to perish

  16. Fail104,205 miles (+2,909)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,205 miles
    Test number
    688795195169
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s front tyre starting to perish

  17. Pass101,296 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    101,296 miles
    Test number
    676322494146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,570 miles (+3,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    99,570 miles
    Test number
    136867293175
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass96,073 miles (+2,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,073 miles
    Test number
    686893692151
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass93,244 miles (+6,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    93,244 miles
    Test number
    549045691197
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass87,023 miles (+5,660)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    87,023 miles
    Test number
    361649780190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    81,363 miles
    Test number
    674039289154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,363 miles (+4,903)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,363 miles
    Test number
    971819389188
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass76,460 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    76,460 miles
    Test number
    162069388117
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail76,460 miles (+5,610)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,460 miles
    Test number
    820779788109
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass70,850 miles (+7,168)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    70,850 miles
    Test number
    704517897176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass63,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    63,682 miles
    Test number
    611188896127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 GBS

Does L6 GBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 GBS is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 GBS?
The MOT on L6 GBS is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 GBS done?
L6 GBS was recorded at 127,533 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 3,190 miles a year.
Has L6 GBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 GBS has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 GBS 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 L6 GBS find?
L6 GBS passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake just met requirements n/s/r, and 1 more.

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