BMW 528
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
R446 FRWMOT history
R446 FRW is a silver petrol BMW 528 first used on 1 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,169 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 146,169 mi
- At MOT on 5 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,281 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R446 FRW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 528
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Apr 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
R446 FRW was last recorded at 146,169 miles on 5 Apr 2024, 5,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 141,151 miles · 6 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,018 miles
- Average per year
- 5,281 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 146,169 miles
- 2023 – 141,151 miles
- 2021 – 131,529 miles
- 2020 – 124,571 miles
- 2019 – 119,442 miles
- 2018 – 117,063 miles
- 2017 – 111,718 miles
- 2016 – 105,833 miles
- 2015 – 98,311 miles
- 2014 – 88,747 miles
- 2011 – 75,406 miles
- 2010 – 66,215 miles
- 2009 – 63,418 miles
- 2008 – 60,568 miles
- 2007 – 56,143 miles
- 2006 – 50,820 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,169 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play centre arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,169 miles (+5,018)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 146,169 miles
- Test number
- 680304941085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,151 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 141,151 miles
- Test number
- 275908297896
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail141,149 miles (+9,620)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,149 miles
- Test number
- 400201639913
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,529 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 131,529 miles
- Test number
- 242597907276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail131,527 miles (+6,956)1 dangerous8 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,527 miles
- Test number
- 925729347316
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass124,571 miles (+5,129)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 124,571 miles
- Test number
- 234926225043
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lens' slightly faded / discoloured
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,442 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 119,442 miles
- Test number
- 715669867072
- AdvisorySurface corrosion rear edge of sill to inner sill - n/s & o/s
Fail119,440 miles (+2,377)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,440 miles
- Test number
- 211774614979
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system PIPE BURST ON BRAKE TEST - FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion rear edge of sill to inner sill - n/s & o/s
Pass117,063 miles (+5,345)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 117,063 miles
- Test number
- 769859472124
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Pass111,718 miles (+5,885)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 111,718 miles
- Test number
- 320538710128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,833 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 105,833 miles
- Test number
- 174935242616
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low on edges
- AdvisoryBoth front wipers split but clearing at time of test
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs rusty
- AdvisoryChips on windscreen
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryO/S door mirror case missing
- AdvisoryOil leak from diff
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail105,832 miles (+7,521)1 failure9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,832 miles
- Test number
- 978828828682
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low on edges
- AdvisoryBoth front wipers split but clearing at time of test
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs rusty
- AdvisoryChips on windscreen
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryO/S door mirror case missing
- AdvisoryOil leak from diff
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass98,311 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 98,311 miles
- Test number
- 109790855464
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteN/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
Fail98,306 miles (+9,559)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,306 miles
- Test number
- 666148745012
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteN/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
Pass88,747 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2015
- Odometer
- 88,747 miles
- Test number
- 627813334124
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteAll tyres are starting to crack in treads.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2014
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 927165633107
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2013
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 546288332108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,406 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2012
- Odometer
- 75,406 miles
- Test number
- 159688131109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on the inner edges
Fail75,406 miles (+9,191)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,406 miles
- Test number
- 849748131171
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on the inner edges
Pass66,215 miles (+2,797)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 66,215 miles
- Test number
- 382659460067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,418 miles (+2,850)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 63,418 miles
- Test number
- 603602779066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,568 miles (+4,425)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 60,568 miles
- Test number
- 244984478011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,143 miles (+5,323)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 56,143 miles
- Test number
- 184221177483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,820 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 50,820 miles
- Test number
- 371990686092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,820 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,820 miles
- Test number
- 511595176026
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about R446 FRW
- Does R446 FRW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R446 FRW expired on 4 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R446 FRW?
- The MOT on R446 FRW expired on 4 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R446 FRW done?
- R446 FRW was recorded at 146,169 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2024, an average of 5,281 miles a year.
- Has R446 FRW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R446 FRW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on R446 FRW 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 R446 FRW find?
- R446 FRW passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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