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BMW 528

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S116 RVGMOT history

S116 RVG is a green petrol BMW 528 first used on 1 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 200,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2024.

S116 RVG green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2024
Mileage
200,975 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S116 RVG
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
1 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S116 RVG was last recorded at 200,975 miles on 9 Jan 2024, 1,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,257 miles · 12 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1,718 miles
Average per year
5,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 200,975 miles
  • 2023 – 199,257 miles
  • 2022 – 197,241 miles
  • 2021 – 194,124 miles
  • 2020 – 190,817 miles
  • 2019 – 185,866 miles
  • 2018 – 181,397 miles
  • 2017 – 176,834 miles
  • 2016 – 170,954 miles
  • 2015 – 162,535 miles
  • 2014 – 153,972 miles
  • 2013 – 145,018 miles
  • 2012 – 140,430 miles
  • 2011 – 136,896 miles
  • 2010 – 130,721 miles
  • 2009 – 123,685 miles
  • 2008 – 114,446 miles
  • 2007 – 106,438 miles
  • 2006 – 98,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail200,975 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear subframe mounting washer corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail200,975 miles (+1,718)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,975 miles
    Test number
    270619290266
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear subframe mounting washer corroded
  2. Pass199,257 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    199,257 miles
    Test number
    746814665601
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear subframe mounting washer corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail199,257 miles (+2,016)5 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,257 miles
    Test number
    864040861452
    • Repaired at testBoot lid corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear subframe mounting washer corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass197,241 miles (+3,117)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    197,241 miles
    Test number
    732640877154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sub frame mounting washer corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
  5. Pass194,124 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    194,124 miles
    Test number
    685469787246
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail194,082 miles (+3,265)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,082 miles
    Test number
    274555661559
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass190,817 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    190,817 miles
    Test number
    266417138761
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail190,800 miles (+4,934)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,800 miles
    Test number
    200441902237
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass185,866 miles (+140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    185,866 miles
    Test number
    548961663091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail185,726 miles (+4,329)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,726 miles
    Test number
    646007989450
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass181,397 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    181,397 miles
    Test number
    477901887108
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  12. Fail181,362 miles (+4,528)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,362 miles
    Test number
    313830732695
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  13. Pass176,834 miles (+5,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    176,834 miles
    Test number
    247650564195
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass170,954 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    170,954 miles
    Test number
    578179730511
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
  15. Fail170,919 miles (+8,384)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,919 miles
    Test number
    806535852422
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  16. Pass162,535 miles (+8,563)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    162,535 miles
    Test number
    397470335041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  17. Pass153,972 miles (+8,954)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    153,972 miles
    Test number
    289159664028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass145,018 miles (+4,588)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    145,018 miles
    Test number
    287938293070
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass140,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    140,430 miles
    Test number
    587765572051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail140,430 miles (+3,534)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,430 miles
    Test number
    845075872024
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass136,896 miles (+6,175)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    136,896 miles
    Test number
    388077051133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass130,721 miles (+7,036)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    130,721 miles
    Test number
    703006620174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass123,685 miles (+9,239)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    123,685 miles
    Test number
    492461929167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass114,446 miles (+8,008)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    114,446 miles
    Test number
    264263248416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass106,438 miles (+8,435)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    106,438 miles
    Test number
    163411557162
    • NoteN/s parking brake not working aswell as o/s and does not lock.
  26. Pass98,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    98,003 miles
    Test number
    923541256128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S116 RVG

Does S116 RVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S116 RVG expired on 1 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S116 RVG?
The MOT on S116 RVG expired on 1 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S116 RVG done?
S116 RVG was recorded at 200,975 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2024, an average of 5,847 miles a year.
Has S116 RVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S116 RVG has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S116 RVG 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 S116 RVG find?
S116 RVG failed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2024 with 7 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose ferrule excessively corroded; offside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside rear brake hose ferrule excessively corroded, and 6 more.

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