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BMW 528

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

P331 RYBMOT history

P331 RYB is a blue petrol BMW 528 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 83,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

P331 RYB blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,622 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P331 RYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P331 RYB was last recorded at 83,622 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 2,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,729 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,893 miles
Average per year
2,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,622 miles
  • 2025 – 80,729 miles
  • 2024 – 77,451 miles
  • 2023 – 74,135 miles
  • 2022 – 70,818 miles
  • 2020 – 67,519 miles
  • 2019 – 65,398 miles
  • 2018 – 59,840 miles
  • 2015 – 52,143 miles
  • 2014 – 51,376 miles
  • 2012 – 51,168 miles
  • 2011 – 50,154 miles
  • 2010 – 46,447 miles
  • 2009 – 43,295 miles
  • 2008 – 41,288 miles
  • 2007 – 39,074 miles
  • 2006 – 36,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,622 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVY INNER WEAR

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,622 miles (+2,893)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,622 miles
    Test number
    495557455368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,729 miles (+3,278)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,729 miles
    Test number
    997270670672
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass77,451 miles (+3,316)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    77,451 miles
    Test number
    919002054615
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF droplink upper dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass74,135 miles (+3,317)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,135 miles
    Test number
    386138563649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,818 miles (+3,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,818 miles
    Test number
    786292074438
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in retainer clip (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass67,519 miles (+2,121)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,519 miles
    Test number
    817915458057
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear ( through clips ) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on both front suspension arms have movement under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass65,398 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,398 miles
    Test number
    928183930832
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES HEAVY INNER WEAR
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to front underside of car (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail65,375 miles (+15)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,375 miles
    Test number
    244207306015
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES HEAVY INNER WEAR
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail65,360 miles (+5,520)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,360 miles
    Test number
    641162759067
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES HEAVY INNER WEAR
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass59,840 miles (+6,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,840 miles
    Test number
    400238828524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake judder (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass53,015 miles (+872)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    53,015 miles
    Test number
    847913618522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,143 miles (+767)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    52,143 miles
    Test number
    100475121038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,376 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,376 miles
    Test number
    719183674293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,168 miles (+1,014)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,168 miles
    Test number
    757170082018
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteLight warning lamp on dash
    • NoteNearside and offside steering ball joint boots split
  15. Pass50,154 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,154 miles
    Test number
    185696591088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,447 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,447 miles
    Test number
    724741010156
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Fail46,447 miles (+3,152)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,447 miles
    Test number
    452020910159
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass43,295 miles (+2,007)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,295 miles
    Test number
    252983319428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,288 miles (+2,214)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,288 miles
    Test number
    274945218130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,074 miles (+2,370)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    39,074 miles
    Test number
    551161027107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,704 miles
    Test number
    284574496074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P331 RYB

Does P331 RYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P331 RYB is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P331 RYB?
The MOT on P331 RYB is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P331 RYB done?
P331 RYB was recorded at 83,622 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 2,349 miles a year.
Has P331 RYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P331 RYB has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on P331 RYB 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 P331 RYB find?
P331 RYB passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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