BMW 528
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
S726 DROMOT history
S726 DRO is a green petrol BMW 528 first used on 12 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 114,574 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 114,574 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,105 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S726 DRO
- 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
- 12 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S726 DRO was last recorded at 114,574 miles on 2 Apr 2024, 8,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 106,179 miles · 25 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 8,395 miles
- Average per year
- 3,105 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 114,574 miles
- 2021 – 106,179 miles
- 2015 – 90,067 miles
- 2014 – 86,352 miles
- 2013 – 83,706 miles
- 2012 – 80,204 miles
- 2011 – 76,660 miles
- 2010 – 75,112 miles
- 2008 – 72,360 miles
- 2007 – 71,299 miles
- 2006 – 68,800 miles
- 2005 – 57,516 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 272981655357
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 711716053867
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
PassMileage not read2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 767316785417
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass114,574 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 114,574 miles
- Test number
- 602837609616
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Slight corrosion to both fuel pipes
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FailMileage not read1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 802039557036
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Oil feed hose slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Slight corrosion to both fuel pipes
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 985630696125
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 831585846532
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine /engine under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,179 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 106,179 miles
- Test number
- 201485552354
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 285388183350
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 147107906155
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 634949302352
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 473441439870
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 336496165085
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres are low on edges
Pass90,067 miles (+3,715)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 90,067 miles
- Test number
- 819940175019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass86,352 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 86,352 miles
- Test number
- 356026174006
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail86,339 miles (+2,633)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,339 miles
- Test number
- 987703274076
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass83,706 miles (+3,502)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 83,706 miles
- Test number
- 668647253085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,204 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 80,204 miles
- Test number
- 195419562075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,172 miles (+3,512)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,172 miles
- Test number
- 179845762054
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Pass76,660 miles (+1,548)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 76,660 miles
- Test number
- 118120361425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,112 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 75,112 miles
- Test number
- 402408760058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,112 miles (+2,752)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,112 miles
- Test number
- 470167060096
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass72,360 miles (+1,061)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 72,360 miles
- Test number
- 591423228325
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass71,299 miles (+2,499)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 71,299 miles
- Test number
- 671086617394
- NoteNearside rear inner door handle broken
Pass68,800 miles (+11,284)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 68,800 miles
- Test number
- 290169616394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,516 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 57,516 miles
- Test number
- 423331825351
- NoteOffside parking brake marginal performance
Questions about S726 DRO
- Does S726 DRO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S726 DRO is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S726 DRO?
- The MOT on S726 DRO is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S726 DRO done?
- S726 DRO was recorded at 114,574 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2024, an average of 3,105 miles a year.
- Has S726 DRO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S726 DRO has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on S726 DRO 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 S726 DRO find?
- S726 DRO passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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