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BMW 528

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

R989 ACKMOT history

R989 ACK is a blue petrol BMW 528 first used on 1 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 171,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2022.

R989 ACK blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2023
Mileage
171,855 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R989 ACK
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
1 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R989 ACK was last recorded at 171,855 miles on 11 Feb 2022, 2,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,384 miles · 12 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,471 miles
Average per year
5,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 171,855 miles
  • 2020 – 169,384 miles
  • 2019 – 166,299 miles
  • 2018 – 163,256 miles
  • 2017 – 160,128 miles
  • 2016 – 155,324 miles
  • 2015 – 148,072 miles
  • 2014 – 142,228 miles
  • 2013 – 137,011 miles
  • 2012 – 132,044 miles
  • 2011 – 128,878 miles
  • 2010 – 124,012 miles
  • 2009 – 120,459 miles
  • 2008 – 113,126 miles
  • 2007 – 102,501 miles
  • 2006 – 92,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,855 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,855 miles (+2,471)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    171,855 miles
    Test number
    816925495935
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  2. Pass169,384 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    169,384 miles
    Test number
    116390898481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail169,384 miles (+3,085)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,384 miles
    Test number
    866701796941
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass166,299 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    166,299 miles
    Test number
    320597811848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail166,282 miles (+3,026)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,282 miles
    Test number
    986711229795
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  6. Pass163,256 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    163,256 miles
    Test number
    164231638747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail163,255 miles (+3,127)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,255 miles
    Test number
    665476621757
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass160,128 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    160,128 miles
    Test number
    967486843742
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail160,128 miles (+4,804)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,128 miles
    Test number
    498412222073
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass155,324 miles (+7,252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    155,324 miles
    Test number
    242088924816
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at jacking point (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass148,072 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    148,072 miles
    Test number
    697252244292
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  12. Fail148,072 miles (+5,844)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,072 miles
    Test number
    276770713259
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  13. Pass142,228 miles (+5,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    142,228 miles
    Test number
    415812444438
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass137,011 miles (+4,967)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    137,011 miles
    Test number
    185800533326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated/damaged.
    • NoteOffside & nearside front tyres worn on inner shoulders.

  15. Pass132,044 miles (+3,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    132,044 miles
    Test number
    986341032312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass128,878 miles (+4,866)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    128,878 miles
    Test number
    127042731391
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting deteriorated.

  17. Pass124,012 miles (+3,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    124,012 miles
    Test number
    124278920342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass120,459 miles (+7,333)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    120,459 miles
    Test number
    521727729312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass113,126 miles (+2,743)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    113,126 miles
    Test number
    280088558325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass110,383 miles (+7,882)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    110,383 miles
    Test number
    292932578001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,501 miles (+9,565)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    102,501 miles
    Test number
    851930737122
    • NoteN/S/F tyre cuts on side wall

  22. Pass92,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    92,936 miles
    Test number
    544606836149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R989 ACK

Does R989 ACK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R989 ACK expired on 10 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R989 ACK?
The MOT on R989 ACK expired on 10 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R989 ACK done?
R989 ACK was recorded at 171,855 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2022, an average of 5,013 miles a year.
Has R989 ACK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R989 ACK has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on R989 ACK 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 R989 ACK find?
R989 ACK passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2022 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 4 more.

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