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BMW 528

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S87 LKNMOT history

S87 LKN is a green petrol BMW 528 first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 173,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

S87 LKN green 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 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
173,691 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S87 LKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S87 LKN was last recorded at 173,691 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 4,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,064 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,627 miles
Average per year
5,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,691 miles
  • 2025 – 169,064 miles
  • 2020 – 168,247 miles
  • 2019 – 168,225 miles
  • 2017 – 151,870 miles
  • 2016 – 141,339 miles
  • 2015 – 130,876 miles
  • 2014 – 119,646 miles
  • 2013 – 112,801 miles
  • 2012 – 108,437 miles
  • 2011 – 104,236 miles
  • 2010 – 96,842 miles
  • 2009 – 86,509 miles
  • 2008 – 79,837 miles
  • 2007 – 72,792 miles
  • 2006 – 67,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,691 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,691 miles (+4,627)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    173,691 miles
    Test number
    530717583559
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass169,064 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    169,064 miles
    Test number
    495021790243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail169,052 miles (+805)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,052 miles
    Test number
    866775051348
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  4. Pass168,247 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    168,247 miles
    Test number
    828807394339
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded

  5. Fail168,225 miles (+8,220)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,225 miles
    Test number
    276070199533
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded

  6. Pass160,005 miles (+8,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    160,005 miles
    Test number
    154941310602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake low effort

  7. Pass151,870 miles (+10,531)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    151,870 miles
    Test number
    795457342356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass141,339 miles (+10,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    141,339 miles
    Test number
    165513947230
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  9. Pass130,876 miles (+11,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    130,876 miles
    Test number
    984512580965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass119,646 miles (+54)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    119,646 miles
    Test number
    807803864385
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteLow effort o/s/r handbrake

  11. Fail119,592 miles (+6,791)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,592 miles
    Test number
    129521954336
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass112,801 miles (+4,364)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    112,801 miles
    Test number
    487393153306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,437 miles (+4,201)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    108,437 miles
    Test number
    759135372134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,236 miles (+7,394)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    104,236 miles
    Test number
    208498971411
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r hand brake low performance

  15. Pass96,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    96,842 miles
    Test number
    903182180181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,842 miles (+10,333)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,842 miles
    Test number
    813640180175
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteOffside hand brake effort slightly low

  17. Pass86,509 miles (+6,672)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    86,509 miles
    Test number
    714568879197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,837 miles (+7,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    79,837 miles
    Test number
    702600588110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass72,792 miles (+5,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    72,792 miles
    Test number
    123186177147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass67,274 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    67,274 miles
    Test number
    893119986163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S87 LKN

Does S87 LKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S87 LKN is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S87 LKN?
The MOT on S87 LKN is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S87 LKN done?
S87 LKN was recorded at 173,691 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 5,373 miles a year.
Has S87 LKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S87 LKN has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S87 LKN 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 S87 LKN find?
S87 LKN passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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