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BMW 528

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S744 PCSMOT history

S744 PCS is a silver petrol BMW 528 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 211,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.

S744 PCS silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2026
Mileage
211,217 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S744 PCS
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2026
Latest MOT test
16 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S744 PCS was last recorded at 211,217 miles on 16 May 2025, 1,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,023 miles · 8 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,194 miles
Average per year
4,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 211,217 miles
  • 2024 – 210,023 miles
  • 2023 – 207,875 miles
  • 2022 – 205,028 miles
  • 2021 – 202,055 miles
  • 2019 – 194,810 miles
  • 2018 – 191,345 miles
  • 2017 – 188,254 miles
  • 2016 – 185,044 miles
  • 2015 – 180,135 miles
  • 2014 – 176,492 miles
  • 2013 – 172,292 miles
  • 2012 – 167,233 miles
  • 2011 – 162,054 miles
  • 2010 – 155,837 miles
  • 2009 – 149,305 miles
  • 2008 – 142,874 miles
  • 2007 – 135,669 miles
  • 2006 – 126,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,217 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front drop links worn
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low
  • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded
  • AdvisoryMinor oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Both rear brake pipes corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Engine damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,217 miles (+1,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    211,217 miles
    Test number
    998278329496
    • AdvisoryBoth front drop links worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
  2. Pass210,023 miles (+2,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    210,023 miles
    Test number
    628382703261
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
  3. Pass207,875 miles (+2,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    207,875 miles
    Test number
    611346396210
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing slightly low on edges
    • AdvisoryEngine damp
  4. Pass205,028 miles (+2,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    205,028 miles
    Test number
    579355202446
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine damp
  5. Pass202,055 miles (+7,245)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    202,055 miles
    Test number
    803028628896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass194,810 miles (+3,465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    194,810 miles
    Test number
    318646725718
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/r hub top ball joint has slight play
  7. Pass191,345 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    191,345 miles
    Test number
    173345588482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass188,254 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    188,254 miles
    Test number
    772000665577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail188,240 miles (+3,196)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,240 miles
    Test number
    728135474920
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
  10. Pass185,044 miles (+4,909)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    185,044 miles
    Test number
    364628256626
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexy brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryHandbrake low effort 16%
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s rear link bar
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s rear wheel bearing
  11. Pass180,135 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    180,135 miles
    Test number
    518229445178
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low on inner edge and outer
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on limit
  12. Fail180,135 miles (+3,643)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,135 miles
    Test number
    995439745133
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low on inner edge and outer
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on limit
  13. Pass176,492 miles (+4,200)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    176,492 miles
    Test number
    628648074155
    • NoteUndertray damp red fluid, osr jacking point & sill corroded sill cover fitted, rear drop links slight play, nsr suspension arm ball joint cover slight damage, rear brake lines near fuel tank corroded, not see brake pads well due to wheels
  14. Pass172,292 miles (+5,059)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    172,292 miles
    Test number
    809395673156
    • NoteFront to rear brake lines rusty near fuel tank, both rear drop links slight play, rear pads look low not see well
  15. Pass167,233 miles (+5,179)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    167,233 miles
    Test number
    547587662183
    • NoteBoth front drop link dust covers deteriated
    • NoteBoth front drop links have slight play
    • NoteBoth front headlamp patterns poor but within limit
    • NoteBoth rear drop links have slight play
    • NoteHandbrake on min requirement
  16. Pass162,054 miles (+6,217)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    162,054 miles
    Test number
    399381161135
    • NoteFront pads very much on limit
    • NoteRear drop links weak
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow,centre to rear
  17. Pass155,837 miles (+6,532)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    155,837 miles
    Test number
    291199360415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass149,305 miles (+11)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    149,305 miles
    Test number
    901991079102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount weak
    • NoteWipers poor
  19. Fail149,294 miles (+6,420)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,294 miles
    Test number
    931330979174
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount weak
    • NoteWipers poor
  20. Pass142,874 miles (+7,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    142,874 miles
    Test number
    552212978197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass135,669 miles (+9,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    135,669 miles
    Test number
    211356267119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass126,215 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    126,215 miles
    Test number
    420126066175
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in nearside rear hub mounting bushes

Questions about S744 PCS

Does S744 PCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S744 PCS expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S744 PCS?
The MOT on S744 PCS expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S744 PCS done?
S744 PCS was recorded at 211,217 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 4,493 miles a year.
Has S744 PCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S744 PCS has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on S744 PCS 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 S744 PCS find?
S744 PCS passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with 4 advisories: both front drop links worn; both front tyres wearing low; both rear sills corroded, and 1 more.

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