BMW 528
Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 2,793 cc
M5 VFKMOT history
M5 VFK is a blue petrol BMW 528 first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 117,471 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 117,471 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,270 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 VFK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 528
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 VFK was last recorded at 117,471 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 117,471 miles · 20 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,270 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,471 miles
- 2025 – 112,017 miles
- 2024 – 103,893 miles
- 2021 – 100,274 miles
- 2012 – 100,223 miles
- 2011 – 100,048 miles
- 2010 – 96,531 miles
- 2009 – 90,597 miles
- 2008 – 85,288 miles
- 2007 – 80,002 miles
- 2006 – 73,062 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,471 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both NS and OS hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
15 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,471 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 117,471 miles
- Test number
- 547184581773
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both NS and OS hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail117,471 miles (+5,454)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,471 miles
- Test number
- 315672330273
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both NS and OS hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass112,017 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 112,017 miles
- Test number
- 877345221104
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail112,017 miles (+8,124)11 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,017 miles
- Test number
- 795265138161
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low both lamps (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass103,893 miles (+3,619)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 103,893 miles
- Test number
- 163052859627
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass100,274 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 100,274 miles
- Test number
- 545932827423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,223 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 100,223 miles
- Test number
- 517030652207
- NoteOil leak
Fail100,223 miles (+175)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,223 miles
- Test number
- 279359042249
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass100,048 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 100,048 miles
- Test number
- 469321721229
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail100,048 miles (+3,517)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,048 miles
- Test number
- 849301721238
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass96,531 miles (+5,934)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 96,531 miles
- Test number
- 881057410253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,597 miles (+5,309)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 90,597 miles
- Test number
- 820998419233
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSLIGHT WEAR REAR NUMBER PLATE. COVERS OVER OUTER SILLS UNABLE TO INSPECT ALL OF SILLS
Pass85,288 miles (+5,286)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 85,288 miles
- Test number
- 710494818228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,002 miles (+6,940)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 80,002 miles
- Test number
- 662746107210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,062 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 73,062 miles
- Test number
- 891382526260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M5 VFK
- Does M5 VFK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 VFK is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 VFK?
- The MOT on M5 VFK is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 VFK done?
- M5 VFK was recorded at 117,471 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 2,270 miles a year.
- Has M5 VFK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 VFK has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on M5 VFK 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 M5 VFK find?
- M5 VFK passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: central rear oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both ns and os hoses.
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