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BMW 528

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S37 APCMOT history

S37 APC is a silver petrol BMW 528 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 101,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

S37 APC silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
101,683 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S37 APC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S37 APC was last recorded at 101,683 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Apr 2015: 6,992 miles, lower than 64,968 miles on 21 Nov 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,649 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
2,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,683 miles
  • 2025 – 101,649 miles
  • 2024 – 101,069 miles
  • 2023 – 99,459 miles
  • 2022 – 98,196 miles
  • 2021 – 94,591 miles
  • 2020 – 91,291 miles
  • 2019 – 88,091 miles
  • 2018 – 84,237 miles
  • 2017 – 81,120 miles
  • 2016 – 77,869 miles
  • 2015 – 6,992 miles
  • 2013 – 64,968 miles
  • 2012 – 61,322 miles
  • 2011 – 57,881 miles
  • 2010 – 55,133 miles
  • 2009 – 51,745 miles
  • 2008 – 48,914 miles
  • 2007 – 45,825 miles
  • 2006 – 42,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,683 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    101,683 miles
    Test number
    905763613864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail101,683 miles (+34)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,683 miles
    Test number
    712755436822
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

  3. Pass101,649 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    101,649 miles
    Test number
    192723481344
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail101,642 miles (+573)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,642 miles
    Test number
    313468610699
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    101,069 miles
    Test number
    609058420167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail101,069 miles (+1,610)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,069 miles
    Test number
    350059524834
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass99,459 miles (+1,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,459 miles
    Test number
    172608802989
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass98,196 miles (+3,605)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,196 miles
    Test number
    275715952056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,591 miles (+1,277)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    94,591 miles
    Test number
    120885095774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,314 miles (+2,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,314 miles
    Test number
    628374319258
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass91,291 miles (+3,200)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,291 miles
    Test number
    863634597788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,091 miles
    Test number
    627630353944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,091 miles (+3,854)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,091 miles
    Test number
    560495243417
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass84,237 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,237 miles
    Test number
    102865344261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,120 miles (+3,251)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,120 miles
    Test number
    531081910576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,869 miles (+70,877)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,869 miles
    Test number
    608205152599
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear subframe bush deteriorated ( front bush )
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  17. Fail6,992 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,992 miles
    Test number
    145701415178
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass6,992 miles (-57,976)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    6,992 miles
    Test number
    997841015198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,968 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,968 miles
    Test number
    395425123396
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass64,968 miles (+1,314)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,968 miles
    Test number
    418335323334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,654 miles (+2,332)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,654 miles
    Test number
    809025673125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,322 miles (+3,441)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,322 miles
    Test number
    356629872118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass57,881 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,881 miles
    Test number
    826998371193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,133 miles (+3,388)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,133 miles
    Test number
    742438680198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,745 miles (+2,831)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,745 miles
    Test number
    221600689163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,914 miles
    Test number
    434570408252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail48,914 miles (+3,089)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,914 miles
    Test number
    933719398125
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass45,825 miles (+3,044)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,825 miles
    Test number
    304591697143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,781 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,781 miles
    Test number
    364131006271
    • NoteFront screenwasher jets are not working at full power.

Questions about S37 APC

Does S37 APC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S37 APC is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S37 APC?
The MOT on S37 APC is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S37 APC done?
S37 APC was recorded at 101,683 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 2,945 miles a year.
Has S37 APC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S37 APC has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S37 APC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S37 APC find?
S37 APC passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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