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BMW 528

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S103 VPWMOT history

S103 VPW is a green petrol BMW 528 first used on 23 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 184,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

S103 VPW green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
184,306 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S103 VPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S103 VPW was last recorded at 184,306 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,103 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
203 miles
Average per year
3,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,306 miles
  • 2025 – 184,103 miles
  • 2024 – 182,819 miles
  • 2023 – 181,240 miles
  • 2022 – 180,584 miles
  • 2021 – 179,642 miles
  • 2020 – 175,336 miles
  • 2019 – 175,143 miles
  • 2018 – 172,833 miles
  • 2017 – 170,797 miles
  • 2016 – 168,558 miles
  • 2015 – 167,863 miles
  • 2014 – 166,405 miles
  • 2013 – 164,225 miles
  • 2012 – 164,048 miles
  • 2011 – 163,311 miles
  • 2010 – 162,101 miles
  • 2009 – 151,622 miles
  • 2008 – 137,127 miles
  • 2007 – 124,471 miles
  • 2006 – 106,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,306 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Oil leak engine.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Handbrake performance low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,306 miles (+203)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    184,306 miles
    Test number
    722257428436
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass184,103 miles (+68)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    184,103 miles
    Test number
    392890558814
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Handbrake performance low

  3. Fail184,035 miles (+1,216)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,035 miles
    Test number
    487536475599
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Handbrake performance low

  4. Pass182,819 miles (+1,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    182,819 miles
    Test number
    567400699660
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside lower under sill sections getting weak
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sills getting weak

  5. Pass181,240 miles (+656)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    181,240 miles
    Test number
    466160246113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass180,584 miles (+942)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    180,584 miles
    Test number
    125554993009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass179,642 miles (+4,306)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    179,642 miles
    Test number
    186693983045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass175,336 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    175,336 miles
    Test number
    124956774177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass175,143 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    175,143 miles
    Test number
    521351969919
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail175,143 miles (+2,310)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,143 miles
    Test number
    626148880160
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass172,833 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    172,833 miles
    Test number
    830629791029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass170,797 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    170,797 miles
    Test number
    606382423530
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank retaining straps rusty.
    • AdvisoryRear to front fuel pipes rusty.
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front. (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear. (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine.
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s/r rose joint and covers deteriorated.

  13. Fail170,797 miles (+2,239)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,797 miles
    Test number
    283540569389
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank retaining straps rusty.
    • AdvisoryRear to front fuel pipes rusty.
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front. (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear. (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine.
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s/r rose joint and covers deteriorated.

  14. Pass168,558 miles (+695)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    168,558 miles
    Test number
    404118398628
    • AdvisoryBoth fuel tank mounting straps rusty.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded All rear to front.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear rose joint dust cover deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears. (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass167,863 miles (+1,458)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    167,863 miles
    Test number
    175255365937
    • AdvisoryAll rear to front steel fuel pipes badly rusted.
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank stapes rusty.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2to4mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rose joint covers deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine.
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail166,405 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,405 miles
    Test number
    898371684295
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass166,405 miles (+2,180)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    166,405 miles
    Test number
    957741184222
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass164,225 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    164,225 miles
    Test number
    857374673204
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail164,225 miles (+177)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,225 miles
    Test number
    539373173258
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass164,048 miles (+737)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    164,048 miles
    Test number
    256232382201
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate craked
    • NoteFront to rear fuel pipes rusty

  21. Pass163,311 miles (+1,210)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    163,311 miles
    Test number
    496193481263
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass162,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    162,101 miles
    Test number
    263970380240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail162,101 miles (+10,479)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,101 miles
    Test number
    412819470291
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass151,622 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    151,622 miles
    Test number
    380201579209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate creaked.

  25. Fail151,622 miles (+14,495)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,622 miles
    Test number
    521351979222
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate creaked.

  26. Pass137,127 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    137,127 miles
    Test number
    174454878295
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.
    • NoteN/S/F tyre has sidewall damage.
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn on edges.

  27. Fail137,127 miles (+12,656)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,127 miles
    Test number
    120854078272
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges.
    • NoteN/S/F tyre has sidewall damage.

  28. Pass124,471 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    124,471 miles
    Test number
    713583467291
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. Fail124,467 miles (+17,504)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,467 miles
    Test number
    473412367276
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass106,963 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    106,963 miles
    Test number
    231782876235
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield insecure

Questions about S103 VPW

Does S103 VPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S103 VPW is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S103 VPW?
The MOT on S103 VPW is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S103 VPW done?
S103 VPW was recorded at 184,306 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 3,927 miles a year.
Has S103 VPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S103 VPW has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S103 VPW 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 S103 VPW find?
S103 VPW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 4 more.

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