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BMW 528

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,788 cc

R52 AYAMOT history

R52 AYA is a blue petrol BMW 528 first used on 15 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 120,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2024.

R52 AYA blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2025
Mileage
120,736 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R52 AYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,788 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
15 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R52 AYA was last recorded at 120,736 miles on 23 Aug 2024, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,710 miles · 26 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
3,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 120,736 miles
  • 2023 – 120,710 miles
  • 2022 – 115,341 miles
  • 2020 – 113,636 miles
  • 2019 – 112,105 miles
  • 2018 – 108,841 miles
  • 2017 – 105,421 miles
  • 2016 – 101,636 miles
  • 2015 – 98,628 miles
  • 2014 – 94,640 miles
  • 2013 – 90,277 miles
  • 2012 – 86,094 miles
  • 2011 – 79,105 miles
  • 2010 – 68,217 miles
  • 2009 – 57,592 miles
  • 2008 – 55,803 miles
  • 2007 – 52,553 miles
  • 2006 – 49,197 miles
  • 2005 – 45,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,736 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2010

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,736 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    120,736 miles
    Test number
    209755214586
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail120,736 miles (+26)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,736 miles
    Test number
    735746290241
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass120,710 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    120,710 miles
    Test number
    137280637867
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail120,710 miles (+5,369)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,710 miles
    Test number
    828881276899
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass115,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    115,341 miles
    Test number
    460410120936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,341 miles (+1,705)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,341 miles
    Test number
    105207560039
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass113,636 miles (+1,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,636 miles
    Test number
    138557701694
    • 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))

  8. Pass112,105 miles (+3,264)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,105 miles
    Test number
    996952297118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,841 miles
    Test number
    979566659808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,841 miles (+3,420)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,841 miles
    Test number
    876910834374
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass105,421 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    105,421 miles
    Test number
    531805948281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,325 miles (+3,689)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,325 miles
    Test number
    526492622985
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  13. Pass101,636 miles (+3,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,636 miles
    Test number
    105108512043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail98,628 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,628 miles
    Test number
    215509955135
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass98,628 miles (+3,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,628 miles
    Test number
    768239655106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass94,640 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,640 miles
    Test number
    396444864161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,616 miles (+4,339)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,616 miles
    Test number
    238355154480
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail90,277 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,277 miles
    Test number
    108657653151
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass90,277 miles (+4,183)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    90,277 miles
    Test number
    217607253432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,094 miles (+6,989)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    86,094 miles
    Test number
    546383842108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,105 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,105 miles
    Test number
    205640061468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,049 miles (+10,832)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,049 miles
    Test number
    816088651102
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass68,217 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    68,217 miles
    Test number
    213908280180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail68,217 miles (+10,625)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,217 miles
    Test number
    293908380466
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass57,592 miles (+1,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,592 miles
    Test number
    741416219283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass55,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,803 miles
    Test number
    354370228291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail55,803 miles (+3,250)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,803 miles
    Test number
    332841318278
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass52,553 miles (+3,356)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,553 miles
    Test number
    970536807269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass49,197 miles (+3,666)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,197 miles
    Test number
    373705416462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass45,531 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    45,531 miles
    Test number
    962173715276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about R52 AYA

Does R52 AYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R52 AYA expired on 22 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R52 AYA?
The MOT on R52 AYA expired on 22 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R52 AYA done?
R52 AYA was recorded at 120,736 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2024, an average of 3,946 miles a year.
Has R52 AYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R52 AYA has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on R52 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 R52 AYA find?
R52 AYA passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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