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BMW 528

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

R335 AYAMOT history

R335 AYA is a silver petrol BMW 528 first used on 5 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 159,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2024.

R335 AYA silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2025
Mileage
159,174 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R335 AYA
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
5 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R335 AYA was last recorded at 159,174 miles on 25 Mar 2024, 10,496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,678 miles · 15 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
10,496 miles
Average per year
4,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 159,174 miles
  • 2023 – 148,678 miles
  • 2022 – 146,345 miles
  • 2020 – 145,558 miles
  • 2019 – 144,387 miles
  • 2013 – 140,112 miles
  • 2012 – 135,151 miles
  • 2011 – 126,950 miles
  • 2010 – 118,994 miles
  • 2009 – 111,364 miles
  • 2008 – 102,409 miles
  • 2007 – 88,243 miles
  • 2006 – 75,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,174 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Damp in lens (4.1.1 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,174 miles (+10,496)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    159,174 miles
    Test number
    316513419348
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Damp in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass148,678 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    148,678 miles
    Test number
    658860709674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail148,676 miles (+2,331)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,676 miles
    Test number
    254855834701
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass146,345 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    146,345 miles
    Test number
    370862140852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass145,558 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    145,558 miles
    Test number
    485905002946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,387 miles (+4,275)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,387 miles
    Test number
    799754765096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,112 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    140,112 miles
    Test number
    608979923322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,968 miles (+4,817)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,968 miles
    Test number
    207823723334
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteTyre size 225/55zr16
  9. Pass135,151 miles (+8,201)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    135,151 miles
    Test number
    445545432404
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass126,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    126,950 miles
    Test number
    197549431364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail126,945 miles (+7,951)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,945 miles
    Test number
    487509031362
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass118,994 miles (+7,630)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    118,994 miles
    Test number
    282268330327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    111,364 miles
    Test number
    253047939332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail111,362 miles (+8,953)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,362 miles
    Test number
    170467239333
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass102,409 miles (+14,166)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    102,409 miles
    Test number
    461038738385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,243 miles (+12,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    88,243 miles
    Test number
    791378037304
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  17. Pass75,611 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    75,611 miles
    Test number
    414778616376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,476 miles7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,476 miles
    Test number
    740554616352
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about R335 AYA

Does R335 AYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R335 AYA expired on 14 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R335 AYA?
The MOT on R335 AYA expired on 14 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R335 AYA done?
R335 AYA was recorded at 159,174 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2024, an average of 4,818 miles a year.
Has R335 AYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R335 AYA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on R335 AYA 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 R335 AYA find?
R335 AYA passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective damp in lens.

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