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BMW 528

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S757 CDVMOT history

S757 CDV is a green petrol BMW 528 first used on 6 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 88,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

S757 CDV green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2025
Mileage
88,241 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S757 CDV
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
6 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S757 CDV was last recorded at 88,241 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 9,776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Mar 2023: 71,671 miles, lower than 71,747 miles on 23 Oct 2018.

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
78,465 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
9,776 miles
Average per year
2,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,241 miles
  • 2024 – 78,465 miles
  • 2023 – 71,722 miles
  • 2018 – 71,747 miles
  • 2017 – 71,134 miles
  • 2016 – 70,149 miles
  • 2015 – 67,763 miles
  • 2014 – 66,221 miles
  • 2012 – 64,537 miles
  • 2011 – 60,183 miles
  • 2010 – 57,923 miles
  • 2009 – 54,264 miles
  • 2008 – 51,277 miles
  • 2007 – 49,035 miles
  • 2006 – 45,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,241 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort low
  • AdvisoryOffside headlight washer jet missing
  • AdvisoryAmber suspension light on dash

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 Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail88,241 miles (+9,776)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,241 miles
    Test number
    720086649510
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight washer jet missing
    • AdvisoryAmber suspension light on dash

  2. Pass78,465 miles (+6,743)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    78,465 miles
    Test number
    128643996956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,722 miles (+51)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    71,722 miles
    Test number
    757282208379
    • AdvisoryAmber suspension lamp on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides of vehicle outer sills have corrosion but covered by plastic sill covers. Unable to assess fully. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail71,671 miles (-76)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,671 miles
    Test number
    932354474807
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAmber suspension warning lamp on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. Sill panel prevents full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill, possibly more advanced corrosion than can be seen as plastic sill cover prevents full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,747 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,747 miles
    Test number
    447634171542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail71,747 miles (+613)3 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,747 miles
    Test number
    831338459181
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation in lens (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass71,134 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,134 miles
    Test number
    900744812977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail71,134 miles (+985)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,134 miles
    Test number
    202561784399
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass70,149 miles (+2,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    70,149 miles
    Test number
    928831729454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward outer (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass67,763 miles (+1,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,763 miles
    Test number
    921056280346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass66,221 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,221 miles
    Test number
    586022954254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,537 miles (+4,354)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,537 miles
    Test number
    109716432236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,183 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,183 miles
    Test number
    289588631213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,923 miles (+3,659)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,923 miles
    Test number
    862334440220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,264 miles (+2,987)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    54,264 miles
    Test number
    552054289105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,277 miles (+2,242)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,277 miles
    Test number
    142741728161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,035 miles (+3,947)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    49,035 miles
    Test number
    583476507180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,088 miles
    Test number
    751128116183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S757 CDV

Does S757 CDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S757 CDV expired on 9 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S757 CDV?
The MOT on S757 CDV expired on 9 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S757 CDV done?
S757 CDV was recorded at 88,241 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 2,280 miles a year.
Has S757 CDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S757 CDV has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S757 CDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Mar 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S757 CDV find?
S757 CDV failed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with 9 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; nearside headlamp aim too low; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush, and 12 more.

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