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BMW 528

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,788 cc

S44 SLYMOT history

S44 SLY is a green petrol BMW 528 first used on 14 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2023
Mileage
136,874 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 SLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,788 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S44 SLY was last recorded at 136,874 miles on 3 Jan 2023, 478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,396 miles · 18 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
478 miles
Average per year
2,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,874 miles
  • 2022 – 136,396 miles
  • 2021 – 135,932 miles
  • 2020 – 135,452 miles
  • 2019 – 134,624 miles
  • 2018 – 133,214 miles
  • 2017 – 132,094 miles
  • 2016 – 130,153 miles
  • 2015 – 128,401 miles
  • 2014 – 125,519 miles
  • 2013 – 123,194 miles
  • 2012 – 121,655 miles
  • 2011 – 119,566 miles
  • 2010 – 117,471 miles
  • 2009 – 114,923 miles
  • 2007 – 102,227 miles
  • 2006 – 94,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,874 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail136,874 miles (+478)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,874 miles
    Test number
    809787008379
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass136,396 miles (+464)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    136,396 miles
    Test number
    731524038241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass135,932 miles (+480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,932 miles
    Test number
    651515015809
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass135,452 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,452 miles
    Test number
    894567573592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail135,446 miles (+822)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,446 miles
    Test number
    390502392753
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure NOT SAT IN MOUNTING. (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass134,624 miles (+1,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    134,624 miles
    Test number
    349581285106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass133,214 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    133,214 miles
    Test number
    356047036233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,094 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    132,094 miles
    Test number
    272956269161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,153 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    130,153 miles
    Test number
    243909937033
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  10. Fail130,121 miles (+1,720)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,121 miles
    Test number
    198791856592
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass128,401 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    128,401 miles
    Test number
    909853615064
    • NoteRear tyres cracked in sidewalls but not beyond limits

  12. Fail128,394 miles (+2,875)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,394 miles
    Test number
    557716705054
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • NoteRear tyres cracked in sidewalls but not beyond limits

  13. Pass125,519 miles (+2,325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    125,519 miles
    Test number
    465993404077
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass123,194 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    123,194 miles
    Test number
    928561413089
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail123,171 miles (+1,516)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,171 miles
    Test number
    169424303404
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass121,655 miles (+2,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    121,655 miles
    Test number
    965214602069
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass119,566 miles (+2,095)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    119,566 miles
    Test number
    729304201062
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteInside faces of both rear brake disc slightly coroded

  18. Pass117,471 miles (+2,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    117,471 miles
    Test number
    143614900033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass114,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    114,923 miles
    Test number
    140469529033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail114,923 miles (+12,696)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,923 miles
    Test number
    393827329051
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass102,227 miles (+7,994)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    102,227 miles
    Test number
    253011137122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    94,233 miles
    Test number
    604959906277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail94,233 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,233 miles
    Test number
    643059206292
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S44 SLY

Does S44 SLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S44 SLY expired on 28 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S44 SLY?
The MOT on S44 SLY expired on 28 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S44 SLY done?
S44 SLY was recorded at 136,874 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2023, an average of 2,594 miles a year.
Has S44 SLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 SLY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S44 SLY 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 S44 SLY find?
S44 SLY failed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 4 advisories: offside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; nearside rear inner vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point; offside rear inner vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point, and 5 more.

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