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BMW 528

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

SE 9971MOT history

SE 9971 is a green petrol BMW 528 first used on 15 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 126,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

SE 9971 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 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
126,219 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SE 9971
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SE 9971 was last recorded at 126,219 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 2,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Sept 2023: 120,284 miles, lower than 120,285 miles on 30 Aug 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,402 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,817 miles
Average per year
3,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,219 miles
  • 2025 – 123,402 miles
  • 2024 – 122,359 miles
  • 2023 – 120,284 miles
  • 2022 – 117,541 miles
  • 2021 – 113,830 miles
  • 2020 – 110,949 miles
  • 2019 – 108,311 miles
  • 2018 – 105,259 miles
  • 2017 – 103,217 miles
  • 2012 – 85,523 miles
  • 2011 – 81,223 miles
  • 2010 – 76,787 miles
  • 2009 – 71,792 miles
  • 2008 – 66,957 miles
  • 2007 – 60,978 miles
  • 2006 – 54,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,219 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Small chip in OS lower screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,219 miles (+2,817)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    126,219 miles
    Test number
    840221554955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,402 miles (+1,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    123,402 miles
    Test number
    878614642596
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass122,359 miles (+2,075)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,359 miles
    Test number
    900679259023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,284 miles (-1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    120,284 miles
    Test number
    140142622363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Fail120,285 miles (+2,744)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,285 miles
    Test number
    343245281615
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass117,541 miles (+3,711)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,541 miles
    Test number
    776711112173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,830 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    113,830 miles
    Test number
    100504602143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,949 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,949 miles
    Test number
    592085462225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,948 miles (+2,637)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,948 miles
    Test number
    358979551248
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass108,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,311 miles
    Test number
    174030175341
    • AdvisorySmall chip in OS lower screen
  11. Fail108,311 miles (+3,052)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,311 miles
    Test number
    445694127497
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmall chip in OS lower screen
  12. Pass105,259 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,259 miles
    Test number
    663299126705
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  13. Fail105,259 miles (+2,042)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,259 miles
    Test number
    495195699739
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  14. Pass103,217 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    103,217 miles
    Test number
    141972755601
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    105482878542
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. PassMileage not read2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    319380915216
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread bald on both edges not considered full depth tread from new
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread bald on inner edge not considered full depth tread from new
  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    637323234296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    836962334299
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass85,523 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    85,523 miles
    Test number
    629046432224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,515 miles (+4,292)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,515 miles
    Test number
    318805432264
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  21. Pass81,223 miles (+4,436)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    81,223 miles
    Test number
    847241151238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,787 miles (+4,995)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,787 miles
    Test number
    381769330455
    • NoteUnable to see front and rear brake pads
  23. Pass71,792 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    71,792 miles
    Test number
    984196199172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail71,783 miles (+4,826)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,783 miles
    Test number
    803064199143
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
  25. Pass66,957 miles (+5,979)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    66,957 miles
    Test number
    671599498192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,978 miles (+6,052)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,978 miles
    Test number
    174012717297
    • NoteSuspect front brake pads wearing low
  27. Pass54,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    54,926 miles
    Test number
    110376016227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SE 9971

What vehicle is registration SE 9971 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SE 9971 on a green petrol BMW 528 first used on 15 Jun 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SE 9971 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SE 9971 is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on SE 9971?
The MOT on SE 9971 is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SE 9971 done?
SE 9971 was recorded at 126,219 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 3,544 miles a year.
Has SE 9971 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SE 9971 has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on SE 9971 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Sept 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SE 9971 find?
SE 9971 passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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