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BMW 528

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

SM 888MOT history

SM 888 is a green petrol BMW 528 first used on 16 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 171,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

SM 888 green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
171,271 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SM 888
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
16 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SM 888 was last recorded at 171,271 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jan 2010: 12,246 miles, lower than 107,728 miles on 9 Feb 2009.

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
171,235 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
4,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,271 miles
  • 2024 – 171,235 miles
  • 2023 – 169,923 miles
  • 2022 – 168,394 miles
  • 2021 – 166,538 miles
  • 2020 – 164,863 miles
  • 2019 – 162,830 miles
  • 2017 – 154,165 miles
  • 2016 – 144,173 miles
  • 2014 – 138,171 miles
  • 2013 – 128,803 miles
  • 2012 – 122,899 miles
  • 2011 – 116,733 miles
  • 2010 – 12,246 miles
  • 2009 – 107,728 miles
  • 2008 – 100,661 miles
  • 2007 – 93,969 miles
  • 2006 – 89,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,271 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer lower sill corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp aim on lower limit
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edges
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass171,271 miles (+36)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    171,271 miles
    Test number
    231527405038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer lower sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp aim on lower limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass171,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    171,235 miles
    Test number
    888151895951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Fail171,235 miles (+1,312)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,235 miles
    Test number
    162811714984
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass169,923 miles (+1,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    169,923 miles
    Test number
    372709558897
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass168,394 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    168,394 miles
    Test number
    945514292041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail168,393 miles (+1,855)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,393 miles
    Test number
    855953460968
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Lit Up On Dash. (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass166,538 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    166,538 miles
    Test number
    194434113462
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail166,537 miles (+1,674)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,537 miles
    Test number
    996369270045
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass164,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    164,863 miles
    Test number
    976589115861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail164,863 miles (+2,033)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,863 miles
    Test number
    879911565267
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster missing (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play adjuster end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded also rear box exhaust shield rubbing corroded pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass162,830 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    162,830 miles
    Test number
    543916207528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail162,830 miles (+4,453)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,830 miles
    Test number
    178432769173
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass158,377 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    158,377 miles
    Test number
    350835454735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail158,377 miles (+4,212)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,377 miles
    Test number
    949548268100
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass154,165 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    154,165 miles
    Test number
    839670085563
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Fail154,165 miles (+4,579)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,165 miles
    Test number
    988903488597
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre worn on inner edge SUGGEST TRACKING BE DONE ASAP
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre worn on inner edge SUGGEST TRACKING BE DONE ASAP

  17. Pass149,586 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    149,586 miles
    Test number
    870675687507
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail149,586 miles (+13)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,586 miles
    Test number
    237048958592
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill at jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail149,573 miles (+5,400)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,573 miles
    Test number
    841302840677
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside rear metal brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear anti roll bar link arms

  20. Pass144,173 miles (+6,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    144,173 miles
    Test number
    549440289010
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass138,171 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    138,171 miles
    Test number
    485552054396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass133,613 miles (+4,810)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    133,613 miles
    Test number
    116227814077
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass128,803 miles (+5,904)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    128,803 miles
    Test number
    609195913012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass122,899 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    122,899 miles
    Test number
    188068112450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail122,895 miles (+6,162)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,895 miles
    Test number
    128187612064
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass116,733 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    116,733 miles
    Test number
    308332721036
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Fail116,733 miles (+104,487)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,733 miles
    Test number
    818352421039
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass12,246 miles (-95,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    12,246 miles
    Test number
    183638820458
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  29. Pass107,728 miles (+7,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    107,728 miles
    Test number
    783030449017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass100,661 miles (+6,692)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    100,661 miles
    Test number
    961765448057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass93,969 miles (+16)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    93,969 miles
    Test number
    434550757044
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly

  32. Fail93,953 miles (+4,883)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,953 miles
    Test number
    264387047065
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly

  33. Pass89,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    89,070 miles
    Test number
    403378856008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SM 888

What vehicle is registration SM 888 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SM 888 on a green petrol BMW 528 first used on 16 Apr 1997. 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 SM 888 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SM 888 is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on SM 888?
The MOT on SM 888 is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SM 888 done?
SM 888 was recorded at 171,271 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 4,127 miles a year.
Has SM 888 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SM 888 has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on SM 888 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jan 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SM 888 find?
SM 888 passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped worn; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front outer lower sill corroded, and 5 more.

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