BMW 528
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
S746 VPVMOT history
S746 VPV is a green petrol BMW 528 first used on 13 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 241,231 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 241,231 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,759 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S746 VPV
- 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
- 13 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S746 VPV was last recorded at 241,231 miles on 7 Jan 2023, 7,596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 233,635 miles · 7 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7,596 miles
- Average per year
- 7,759 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 241,231 miles
- 2022 – 233,635 miles
- 2020 – 231,602 miles
- 2019 – 227,296 miles
- 2018 – 224,772 miles
- 2017 – 220,550 miles
- 2016 – 213,430 miles
- 2015 – 203,637 miles
- 2014 – 192,836 miles
- 2013 – 186,594 miles
- 2012 – 182,542 miles
- 2011 – 169,576 miles
- 2010 – 156,618 miles
- 2009 – 144,873 miles
- 2008 – 138,872 miles
- 2007 – 119,605 miles
- 2006 – 112,488 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass241,231 miles
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous4 MOTs, 2006–2015
Full MOT history
22 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass241,231 miles (+7,596)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 241,231 miles
- Test number
- 611753952971
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass233,635 miles (+2,033)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 233,635 miles
- Test number
- 651204670359
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear around fuel tank and above axle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass231,602 miles (+4,306)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 231,602 miles
- Test number
- 187884124294
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass227,296 miles (+2,524)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 227,296 miles
- Test number
- 487407734699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass224,772 miles (+4,222)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 224,772 miles
- Test number
- 608592506465
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass220,550 miles (+7,120)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 220,550 miles
- Test number
- 808236862744
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear across sub-frame (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass213,430 miles (+9,793)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 213,430 miles
- Test number
- 660525959780
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill has slight corrosion not excessive at time of test
Pass203,637 miles (+388)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 203,637 miles
- Test number
- 944066637610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail203,249 miles (+10,413)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,249 miles
- Test number
- 784211896503
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass192,836 miles (+6,242)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 192,836 miles
- Test number
- 399220374207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,594 miles (+4,052)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 186,594 miles
- Test number
- 718956363297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,542 miles (+12,966)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 182,542 miles
- Test number
- 138234762246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,576 miles (+12,958)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 169,576 miles
- Test number
- 715730071230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,618 miles (+11,745)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 156,618 miles
- Test number
- 692887560221
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass144,873 miles (+6,001)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 144,873 miles
- Test number
- 994602969286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,872 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 138,872 miles
- Test number
- 750378378224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,872 miles (+6)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,872 miles
- Test number
- 480375278264
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Fail138,866 miles (+19,261)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,866 miles
- Test number
- 343124578447
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail119,605 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,605 miles
- Test number
- 221209057116
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteHand brake slight low effort o/s/r
Pass119,605 miles (+7,117)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 119,605 miles
- Test number
- 551119157148
- NoteHand brake slight low effort o/s/r
Pass112,488 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 112,488 miles
- Test number
- 531911866170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,451 miles6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,451 miles
- Test number
- 910794256140
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Questions about S746 VPV
- Does S746 VPV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S746 VPV expired on 6 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S746 VPV?
- The MOT on S746 VPV expired on 6 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S746 VPV done?
- S746 VPV was recorded at 241,231 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2023, an average of 7,759 miles a year.
- Has S746 VPV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S746 VPV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2015.
- Has the mileage on S746 VPV 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 S746 VPV find?
- S746 VPV passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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