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BMW 528

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

P509 PLPMOT history

P509 PLP is a silver petrol BMW 528 first used on 26 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

P509 PLP silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
105,434 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P509 PLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
26 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P509 PLP was last recorded at 105,434 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 4,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,618 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,816 miles
Average per year
2,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,434 miles
  • 2024 – 100,618 miles
  • 2022 – 94,482 miles
  • 2021 – 90,902 miles
  • 2020 – 89,903 miles
  • 2019 – 87,099 miles
  • 2018 – 84,397 miles
  • 2017 – 80,492 miles
  • 2016 – 79,652 miles
  • 2015 – 79,247 miles
  • 2014 – 78,590 miles
  • 2013 – 76,747 miles
  • 2012 – 74,303 miles
  • 2011 – 71,165 miles
  • 2009 – 64,159 miles
  • 2008 – 60,592 miles
  • 2007 – 56,178 miles
  • 2006 – 49,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,434 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 ..5 MM (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 MM (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,434 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    105,434 miles
    Test number
    650036147578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail105,434 miles (+4,816)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,434 miles
    Test number
    241426312748
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,618 miles (+4,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,618 miles
    Test number
    736114987271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,387 miles (+1,905)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,387 miles
    Test number
    359327036752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass94,482 miles (+3,580)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    94,482 miles
    Test number
    958469669622
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror taped on not likely to become detached (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills have corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass90,902 miles (+999)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,902 miles
    Test number
    627090764845
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted preventing full inspection to vehicle underside

  7. Pass89,903 miles (+2,804)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,903 miles
    Test number
    401531609038
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses front and rear corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass87,099 miles (+2,702)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,099 miles
    Test number
    234508179593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,397 miles (+3,905)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    84,397 miles
    Test number
    599859210976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,492 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,492 miles
    Test number
    542278288604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,652 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,652 miles
    Test number
    894050740968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 ..5 MM (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 MM (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail79,652 miles (+405)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,652 miles
    Test number
    672269541736
    • FailureFuel tank insecure STRAPS CORRODED (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 ..5 MM (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 MM (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass79,247 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,247 miles
    Test number
    365926455036
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel tank staps corroded

  14. Fail79,247 miles (+657)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,247 miles
    Test number
    435895155036
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel tank staps corroded

  15. Pass78,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,590 miles
    Test number
    747115354045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,590 miles (+1,843)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,590 miles
    Test number
    145465654488
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass76,747 miles (+22)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    76,747 miles
    Test number
    446762453072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear lower dust cover boots split on lower bearing bushes
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes rusty
    • NoteSome play to o/s/r lower bearing bush
    • NoteSome water ingress to rear no. plate advise new plate

  18. Fail76,725 miles (+2,422)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,725 miles
    Test number
    106650053037
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear lower dust cover boots split on lower bearing bushes
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes rusty
    • NoteSome play to o/s/r lower bearing bush
    • NoteSome water ingress to rear no. plate advise new plate

  19. Pass74,303 miles (+3,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,303 miles
    Test number
    177469632401
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass71,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    71,165 miles
    Test number
    167160551477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,165 miles (+7,006)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,165 miles
    Test number
    917429441078
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass64,159 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,159 miles
    Test number
    792916949295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail64,159 miles (+3,567)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,159 miles
    Test number
    423630249281
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass60,592 miles (+4,414)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,592 miles
    Test number
    614189748228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    56,178 miles
    Test number
    344750307407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail56,178 miles (+6,632)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,178 miles
    Test number
    360467497130
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass49,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    49,546 miles
    Test number
    803082776072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P509 PLP

Does P509 PLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P509 PLP is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on P509 PLP?
The MOT on P509 PLP is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P509 PLP done?
P509 PLP was recorded at 105,434 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 2,830 miles a year.
Has P509 PLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P509 PLP has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on P509 PLP 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 P509 PLP find?
P509 PLP passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, and 4 more.

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