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BMW 528

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S81 JRKMOT history

S81 JRK is a grey petrol BMW 528 first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 235,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

S81 JRK grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
235,835 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S81 JRK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S81 JRK was last recorded at 235,835 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 8,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,091 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,744 miles
Average per year
6,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 235,835 miles
  • 2025 – 227,091 miles
  • 2024 – 216,783 miles
  • 2023 – 205,742 miles
  • 2022 – 192,934 miles
  • 2021 – 179,258 miles
  • 2020 – 174,123 miles
  • 2019 – 170,660 miles
  • 2018 – 166,570 miles
  • 2017 – 162,077 miles
  • 2016 – 157,825 miles
  • 2015 – 153,112 miles
  • 2014 – 149,092 miles
  • 2013 – 145,094 miles
  • 2012 – 140,646 miles
  • 2011 – 137,050 miles
  • 2010 – 133,195 miles
  • 2009 – 126,644 miles
  • 2008 – 122,175 miles
  • 2007 – 117,827 miles
  • 2006 – 112,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,835 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass235,835 miles (+8,744)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    235,835 miles
    Test number
    417500541131
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass227,091 miles (+151)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    227,091 miles
    Test number
    984095850273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail226,940 miles (+10,157)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,940 miles
    Test number
    957132843370
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass216,783 miles (+11,041)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    216,783 miles
    Test number
    680943136107
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both clamp bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

  5. Pass205,742 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    205,742 miles
    Test number
    925075028574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill corroded

  6. Fail205,742 miles (+12,808)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,742 miles
    Test number
    670496915481
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low N/S and O/S - Manual adjusters within both headlight units broken (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer ball joint on rear most "V" shaped arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass192,934 miles (+174)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    192,934 miles
    Test number
    618011063468
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear closing/outer sills corroded/weak

  8. Fail192,760 miles (+13,502)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,760 miles
    Test number
    273372628769
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear closing/outer sills corroded/weak

  9. Pass179,258 miles (+4,221)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    179,258 miles
    Test number
    261162664192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail175,037 miles (+914)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,037 miles
    Test number
    432461213796
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass174,123 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    174,123 miles
    Test number
    120873494653
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail174,123 miles (+3,463)2 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,123 miles
    Test number
    548100482178
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass170,660 miles (+4,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    170,660 miles
    Test number
    713972257962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass166,570 miles (+4,493)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    166,570 miles
    Test number
    805603541639
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass162,077 miles (+4,252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    162,077 miles
    Test number
    530997867815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass157,825 miles (+4,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    157,825 miles
    Test number
    249844805086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass153,112 miles (+4,020)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    153,112 miles
    Test number
    190287744451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass149,092 miles (+3,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    149,092 miles
    Test number
    256968114273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass145,094 miles (+4,448)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    145,094 miles
    Test number
    638385923250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass140,646 miles (+3,596)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    140,646 miles
    Test number
    795725802245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass137,050 miles (+3,855)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    137,050 miles
    Test number
    719543521294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  22. Pass133,195 miles (+6,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    133,195 miles
    Test number
    843421630230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass126,644 miles (+4,469)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    126,644 miles
    Test number
    782085319227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass122,175 miles (+4,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    122,175 miles
    Test number
    313540428200
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass117,827 miles (+4,885)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    117,827 miles
    Test number
    344568117487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass112,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    112,942 miles
    Test number
    620193136201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S81 JRK

Does S81 JRK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S81 JRK is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S81 JRK?
The MOT on S81 JRK is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S81 JRK done?
S81 JRK was recorded at 235,835 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 6,119 miles a year.
Has S81 JRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S81 JRK has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S81 JRK 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 S81 JRK find?
S81 JRK passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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