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BMW 528

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S815 HBWMOT history

S815 HBW is a green petrol BMW 528 first used on 28 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 205,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.

S815 HBW green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2026
Mileage
205,502 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S815 HBW
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
28 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S815 HBW was last recorded at 205,502 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,426 miles · 10 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
5,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 205,502 miles
  • 2023 – 205,426 miles
  • 2022 – 205,193 miles
  • 2020 – 203,450 miles
  • 2019 – 202,788 miles
  • 2018 – 199,118 miles
  • 2017 – 196,785 miles
  • 2015 – 186,970 miles
  • 2013 – 176,639 miles
  • 2012 – 165,200 miles
  • 2011 – 156,712 miles
  • 2010 – 153,326 miles
  • 2009 – 146,953 miles
  • 2008 – 129,103 miles
  • 2007 – 111,494 miles
  • 2006 – 93,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,502 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure6 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,502 miles (+76)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    205,502 miles
    Test number
    529862907848
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass205,426 miles (+26)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    205,426 miles
    Test number
    268205252240
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail205,400 miles (+207)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,400 miles
    Test number
    235503803164
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass205,193 miles (+1,743)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    205,193 miles
    Test number
    580170788714
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS+NS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass203,450 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    203,450 miles
    Test number
    785573386468
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail203,450 miles (+662)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,450 miles
    Test number
    596118731203
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass202,788 miles (+3,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    202,788 miles
    Test number
    627889125873
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS+NS SILL'S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass199,118 miles (+2,333)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    199,118 miles
    Test number
    858439393851
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass196,785 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    196,785 miles
    Test number
    458977737483
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  10. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    390722074567
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp lens (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear number plates (6.3.1d)

  11. FailMileage not read1 failure2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    684684197775
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp lens (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear number plates (6.3.1d)

  12. FailMileage not read6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    376493687207
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item on centre screen (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass186,970 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    186,970 miles
    Test number
    155426675128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail186,970 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,970 miles
    Test number
    746866675115
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    707628064169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass176,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    176,639 miles
    Test number
    898529263103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail176,639 miles (+11,439)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,639 miles
    Test number
    435289163104
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass165,200 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    165,200 miles
    Test number
    528231782163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail165,200 miles (+8,488)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,200 miles
    Test number
    879551982187
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass156,712 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    156,712 miles
    Test number
    377138961131
    • NoteReplacement tyres are secondhand

  21. Fail156,711 miles (+3,385)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,711 miles
    Test number
    216146261412
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres are winter tyres wrong speed rating

  22. Pass153,326 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    153,326 miles
    Test number
    452418190105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail153,302 miles (+6,349)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,302 miles
    Test number
    883660180143
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass146,953 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    146,953 miles
    Test number
    172329769138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail146,952 miles (+17,849)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,952 miles
    Test number
    762858769101
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass129,103 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    129,103 miles
    Test number
    291009868126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s door mirror red in colour

  27. Fail129,100 miles (+17,606)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,100 miles
    Test number
    611728468155
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s door mirror red in colour

  28. Pass111,494 miles (+17,523)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    111,494 miles
    Test number
    853550377171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass93,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    93,971 miles
    Test number
    861892576183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S815 HBW

Does S815 HBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S815 HBW expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S815 HBW?
The MOT on S815 HBW expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S815 HBW done?
S815 HBW was recorded at 205,502 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 5,819 miles a year.
Has S815 HBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S815 HBW has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S815 HBW 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 S815 HBW find?
S815 HBW passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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