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BMW 528

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S96 MGMMOT history

S96 MGM is a silver petrol BMW 528 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 104,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2026.

S96 MGM silver 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 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
104,366 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S96 MGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S96 MGM was last recorded at 104,366 miles on 8 Mar 2026, 4,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,135 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,231 miles
Average per year
2,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,366 miles
  • 2025 – 100,135 miles
  • 2024 – 99,338 miles
  • 2023 – 92,240 miles
  • 2022 – 90,651 miles
  • 2020 – 89,964 miles
  • 2019 – 89,321 miles
  • 2018 – 87,995 miles
  • 2017 – 86,058 miles
  • 2016 – 83,689 miles
  • 2015 – 81,602 miles
  • 2014 – 78,592 miles
  • 2013 – 77,606 miles
  • 2012 – 72,863 miles
  • 2011 – 69,481 miles
  • 2010 – 68,111 miles
  • 2009 – 66,656 miles
  • 2008 – 64,555 miles
  • 2007 – 62,530 miles
  • 2006 – 58,527 miles
  • 2005 – 53,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,366 miles
  • 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,366 miles (+4,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    104,366 miles
    Test number
    227259589052
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass100,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,135 miles
    Test number
    370936221636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail100,131 miles (+793)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,131 miles
    Test number
    530294717345
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass99,338 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,338 miles
    Test number
    780549958559
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking points corroded
  5. Fail99,335 miles (+7,095)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,335 miles
    Test number
    943795811663
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking points corroded
  6. Pass92,240 miles (+1,589)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,240 miles
    Test number
    158594139186
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked. (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass90,651 miles (+687)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,651 miles
    Test number
    391265959683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass89,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,964 miles
    Test number
    799837952263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,964 miles (+643)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,964 miles
    Test number
    431877245997
    • Repaired at testEmissions NOx sensor obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass89,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,321 miles
    Test number
    826092262076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,321 miles (+1,326)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,321 miles
    Test number
    997076383420
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass87,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,995 miles
    Test number
    636841604828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,995 miles (+1,937)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,995 miles
    Test number
    564591895866
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass86,058 miles (+2,369)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,058 miles
    Test number
    549321677888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,689 miles (+2,087)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,689 miles
    Test number
    942529596504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,602 miles (+3,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,602 miles
    Test number
    333714475421
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar links, rubber boots deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre, tread getting low on nearside rear tyre
  17. Pass78,592 miles (+986)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,592 miles
    Test number
    938277614357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,606 miles (+4,743)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,606 miles
    Test number
    397305993253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,863 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,863 miles
    Test number
    255853502322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Fail72,850 miles (+3,369)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,850 miles
    Test number
    415660302355
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass69,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,481 miles
    Test number
    677904481204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,481 miles (+1,370)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,481 miles
    Test number
    705804181284
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass68,111 miles (+1,455)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    68,111 miles
    Test number
    592095380234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,656 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,656 miles
    Test number
    272473589243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail66,639 miles (+2,084)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,639 miles
    Test number
    442580289231
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  26. Pass64,555 miles (+2,025)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    64,555 miles
    Test number
    851840598217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail62,530 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,530 miles
    Test number
    461397197223
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  28. Pass62,530 miles (+4,003)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    62,530 miles
    Test number
    540367997204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass58,527 miles (+4,685)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    58,527 miles
    Test number
    642300696235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass53,842 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    53,842 miles
    Test number
    620168295214
    • NoteFRONT WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Questions about S96 MGM

Does S96 MGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S96 MGM is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S96 MGM?
The MOT on S96 MGM is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S96 MGM done?
S96 MGM was recorded at 104,366 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2026, an average of 2,481 miles a year.
Has S96 MGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S96 MGM has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S96 MGM 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 S96 MGM find?
S96 MGM passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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