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BMW 545

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 4,398 cc

S28 JCFMOT history

S28 JCF is a black petrol BMW 545 first used on 12 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2023.

S28 JCF black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2024
Mileage
100,920 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2023
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 JCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
545
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 JCF was last recorded at 100,920 miles on 13 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,920 miles · 7 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,920 miles
  • 2021 – 93,133 miles
  • 2020 – 86,303 miles
  • 2019 – 79,686 miles
  • 2018 – 77,826 miles
  • 2017 – 75,852 miles
  • 2016 – 74,674 miles
  • 2015 – 70,298 miles
  • 2014 – 69,299 miles
  • 2013 – 65,823 miles
  • 2012 – 63,630 miles
  • 2011 – 60,401 miles
  • 2009 – 47,759 miles
  • 2008 – 38,755 miles
  • 2007 – 37,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,920 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,920 miles
    Test number
    886903860822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail100,920 miles (+7,787)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,920 miles
    Test number
    375703374915
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,133 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,133 miles
    Test number
    555829023575
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail93,133 miles (+6,830)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,133 miles
    Test number
    994676054873
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,303 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,303 miles
    Test number
    738202710448
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres rubbing on inner arches when turned
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres stretched

  6. Fail86,303 miles (+6,617)2 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,303 miles
    Test number
    279539372856
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres rubbing on inner arches when turned
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres stretched

  7. Pass79,686 miles (+1,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,686 miles
    Test number
    339240038132
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass77,826 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,826 miles
    Test number
    820743132600
    • AdvisoryFront brake application slightly uneven it appears adjustment repair required
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met it appears repair ,adjustment required

  9. Fail77,825 miles (+1,973)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,825 miles
    Test number
    514759154979
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake application slightly uneven it appears adjustment repair required
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met it appears repair ,adjustment required

  10. Pass75,852 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    75,852 miles
    Test number
    537567026531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail75,852 miles (+1,178)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,852 miles
    Test number
    888155637777
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass74,674 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,674 miles
    Test number
    548235875287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Fail74,674 miles (+4,376)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,674 miles
    Test number
    467194428858
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass70,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,298 miles
    Test number
    919622115194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail70,298 miles (+999)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,298 miles
    Test number
    296392215478
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass69,299 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,299 miles
    Test number
    595895434132
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail69,298 miles (+3,475)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,298 miles
    Test number
    257414334432
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre getting worn on inner tread area
    • NoteO/s rear tyre leaking

  18. Pass65,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,823 miles
    Test number
    515928323136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,823 miles (+2,193)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,823 miles
    Test number
    578337323108
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront inner brake pads getting worn

  20. Pass63,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,630 miles
    Test number
    265391012195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,630 miles (+3,229)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,630 miles
    Test number
    748840612143
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass60,401 miles (+12,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,401 miles
    Test number
    128509421107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass47,759 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,759 miles
    Test number
    243897809350
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail47,757 miles (+9,002)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,757 miles
    Test number
    811446809357
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass38,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,755 miles
    Test number
    581949478056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,755 miles (+1,372)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,755 miles
    Test number
    934809678015
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureStatutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

  27. Pass37,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,383 miles
    Test number
    101810357055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 JCF

Does S28 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S28 JCF expired on 12 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S28 JCF?
The MOT on S28 JCF expired on 12 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S28 JCF done?
S28 JCF was recorded at 100,920 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2023, an average of 3,956 miles a year.
Has S28 JCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 JCF has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S28 JCF 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 S28 JCF find?
S28 JCF passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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