
BMW 528
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
S794 MLOMOT history
S794 MLO is a green petrol BMW 528 first used on 10 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 164,175 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 164,175 mi
- At MOT on 15 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,878 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S794 MLO
- 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
- 10 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S794 MLO was last recorded at 164,175 miles on 15 Nov 2022, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Oct 2022: 164,122 miles, lower than 180,831 miles on 19 Oct 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 164,122 miles · 18 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 53 miles
- Average per year
- 5,878 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 164,175 miles
- 2021 – 180,831 miles
- 2020 – 157,753 miles
- 2019 – 143,373 miles
- 2018 – 130,905 miles
- 2017 – 113,218 miles
- 2016 – 95,355 miles
- 2015 – 92,208 miles
- 2014 – 91,790 miles
- 2013 – 89,900 miles
- 2012 – 87,638 miles
- 2011 – 83,858 miles
- 2010 – 81,256 miles
- 2009 – 78,733 miles
- 2008 – 75,221 miles
- 2007 – 72,610 miles
- 2006 – 69,839 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Front wipers poor both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 28 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,175 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 164,175 miles
- Test number
- 759858881890
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,122 miles (-16,709)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,122 miles
- Test number
- 255462551638
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Coil springs corroding.
- AdvisoryLower Plastic sideskirts fitted obscuring potential corrosion.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe below hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Both rear wheel arches corroding.
- AdvisoryRear Coil springs corroding.
Pass180,831 miles (+23,078)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 180,831 miles
- Test number
- 603284527643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,753 miles (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 157,753 miles
- Test number
- 289897410196
- AdvisoryFront wipers poor both
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail157,744 miles (+14,371)1 dangerous10 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,744 miles
- Test number
- 270087818683
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront wipers poor both
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass143,373 miles (+12,468)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 143,373 miles
- Test number
- 376647448548
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass130,905 miles (+17,687)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 130,905 miles
- Test number
- 589500618741
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,218 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 113,218 miles
- Test number
- 417917125935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,218 miles (+17,863)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,218 miles
- Test number
- 771445607986
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass95,355 miles (+3,147)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 95,355 miles
- Test number
- 350913360011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,208 miles (+418)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 92,208 miles
- Test number
- 612350517251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,790 miles (+1,890)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 91,790 miles
- Test number
- 277930194206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,900 miles (+2,262)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 89,900 miles
- Test number
- 116775893256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,638 miles (+3,780)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 87,638 miles
- Test number
- 165716182276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,858 miles (+2,602)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 83,858 miles
- Test number
- 766604701339
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine bay covers / undertray & floor pan mouldings giving restricted views
Pass81,256 miles (+2,523)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 81,256 miles
- Test number
- 100660180202
- NoteLarge undertray & floor pan mouldings giving restricted views
Pass78,733 miles (+3,512)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 78,733 miles
- Test number
- 303507089261
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteBrake resevoir concealed
- NoteEngine / bay covers & under guards fitted , restricted views
- NoteImbalance on front brakes on lockout
- NoteO/s/f fog lamp lense cracked
Pass75,221 miles (+2,611)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 75,221 miles
- Test number
- 344532208351
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteAll tyres cracking
- NoteEngine / bay covers & undertrays fitted , inspection restricted
- NoteImbalance on rear brakes
- NoteP.a.s. / ancillary belt cracking , recommend replace
Pass72,610 miles (+2,771)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 72,610 miles
- Test number
- 221214807348
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFluctuation on o/s handbrake
- NoteN/s/r tyre cracking
- NoteNoise n/s/r wheel , suspect handbrake
- NoteRear brake discs corroding
- NoteSlight imbalance on front / rear brake & handbrake
Pass69,839 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 69,839 miles
- Test number
- 734101506357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S794 MLO
- Does S794 MLO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S794 MLO expired on 14 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S794 MLO?
- The MOT on S794 MLO expired on 14 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S794 MLO done?
- S794 MLO was recorded at 164,175 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2022, an average of 5,878 miles a year.
- Has S794 MLO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S794 MLO has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on S794 MLO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S794 MLO find?
- S794 MLO passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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