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BMW 528

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S79 NLYMOT history

S79 NLY is a silver petrol BMW 528 first used on 12 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2024
Mileage
89,685 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S79 NLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S79 NLY was last recorded at 89,685 miles on 7 Feb 2023, 282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,403 miles · 7 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
282 miles
Average per year
2,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,685 miles
  • 2022 – 89,403 miles
  • 2020 – 85,105 miles
  • 2019 – 83,257 miles
  • 2018 – 81,077 miles
  • 2017 – 78,281 miles
  • 2016 – 76,058 miles
  • 2015 – 74,883 miles
  • 2014 – 73,667 miles
  • 2013 – 71,924 miles
  • 2011 – 70,101 miles
  • 2010 – 67,429 miles
  • 2008 – 62,475 miles
  • 2007 – 57,881 miles
  • 2006 – 53,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,685 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,685 miles (+282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,685 miles
    Test number
    177076267238
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass89,403 miles (+4,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,403 miles
    Test number
    888502133150
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass85,105 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,105 miles
    Test number
    712495853879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,257 miles (+2,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,257 miles
    Test number
    706463157793
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass81,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,077 miles
    Test number
    172547597382
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  6. Fail81,077 miles (+2,796)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,077 miles
    Test number
    469263380740
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Both side head light also dazzling (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  7. Pass78,281 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,281 miles
    Test number
    716641850710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
  8. Fail78,281 miles (+2,223)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,281 miles
    Test number
    790047970896
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass76,058 miles (+1,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    76,058 miles
    Test number
    436327624621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre outer sidewall cracked
  10. Pass74,883 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    74,883 miles
    Test number
    136622105017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    73,667 miles
    Test number
    706436814072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,667 miles (+1,743)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,667 miles
    Test number
    119646414402
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteOil leaking
  13. Pass71,924 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,924 miles
    Test number
    389749903068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,101 miles (+2,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,101 miles
    Test number
    396500951309
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  15. Pass67,429 miles (+2,728)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    67,429 miles
    Test number
    243842450374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,701 miles (+2,226)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    64,701 miles
    Test number
    100474710471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,475 miles (+1,799)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    62,475 miles
    Test number
    682745958314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass60,676 miles (+2,795)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    60,676 miles
    Test number
    132160218480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,881 miles (+4,545)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    57,881 miles
    Test number
    731233907092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    53,336 miles
    Test number
    690512416035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S79 NLY

Does S79 NLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S79 NLY expired on 6 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S79 NLY?
The MOT on S79 NLY expired on 6 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S79 NLY done?
S79 NLY was recorded at 89,685 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2023, an average of 2,129 miles a year.
Has S79 NLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S79 NLY has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on S79 NLY 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 S79 NLY find?
S79 NLY passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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