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BMW 528

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T128 XAOMOT history

T128 XAO is a silver petrol BMW 528 first used on 7 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 98,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
98,303 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T128 XAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T128 XAO was last recorded at 98,303 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,967 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
336 miles
Average per year
2,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,303 miles
  • 2024 – 97,967 miles
  • 2023 – 96,874 miles
  • 2022 – 93,206 miles
  • 2020 – 91,355 miles
  • 2019 – 90,150 miles
  • 2018 – 88,087 miles
  • 2017 – 86,337 miles
  • 2015 – 82,379 miles
  • 2014 – 80,642 miles
  • 2013 – 78,564 miles
  • 2012 – 75,393 miles
  • 2011 – 72,559 miles
  • 2010 – 68,704 miles
  • 2009 – 64,414 miles
  • 2008 – 59,758 miles
  • 2007 – 55,837 miles
  • 2006 – 49,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,303 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror glass damage
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner + on1.6mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Sills have covers so not fully tested

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,303 miles (+336)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,303 miles
    Test number
    776255199573
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror glass damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner + on1.6mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass97,967 miles (+1,093)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,967 miles
    Test number
    136688905299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering rack end
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass96,874 miles (+3,668)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    96,874 miles
    Test number
    769961367354
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills not fully tested due to sill covers

  4. Pass93,206 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,206 miles
    Test number
    360238489979
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySills have covers so not fully tested

  5. Fail93,206 miles (+1,851)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,206 miles
    Test number
    520594911192
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySills have covers so not fully tested

  6. Pass91,355 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,355 miles
    Test number
    295348010224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,150 miles (+2,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,150 miles
    Test number
    600628707176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass88,087 miles (+1,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,087 miles
    Test number
    451691260961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass86,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,337 miles
    Test number
    352198487809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,337 miles (+3,958)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,337 miles
    Test number
    232710671788
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Fail82,379 miles1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,379 miles
    Test number
    299884735434
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAuxillary belt perished
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass82,379 miles (+1,737)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,379 miles
    Test number
    469734135134
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAuxillary belt perished
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass80,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,642 miles
    Test number
    115364034182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,642 miles (+2,078)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,642 miles
    Test number
    467984934136
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass78,564 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,564 miles
    Test number
    285121643185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,500 miles (+3,107)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,500 miles
    Test number
    975800243143
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  17. Pass75,393 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,393 miles
    Test number
    626589122146
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak.

  18. Fail75,393 miles (+2,834)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,393 miles
    Test number
    219439122104
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak.

  19. Pass72,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    72,559 miles
    Test number
    948062231191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,559 miles (+3,855)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,559 miles
    Test number
    205862731143
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass68,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,704 miles
    Test number
    763329830124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,704 miles (+4,290)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,704 miles
    Test number
    904479930117
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass64,414 miles (+4,656)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    64,414 miles
    Test number
    680621239191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,758 miles (+3,921)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,758 miles
    Test number
    361560448137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,837 miles (+6,522)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,837 miles
    Test number
    251942347450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,315 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,315 miles
    Test number
    464969926131
    • NoteFRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW †O/S REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK WEARING

Questions about T128 XAO

Does T128 XAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T128 XAO is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T128 XAO?
The MOT on T128 XAO is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T128 XAO done?
T128 XAO was recorded at 98,303 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 2,515 miles a year.
Has T128 XAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T128 XAO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T128 XAO 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 T128 XAO find?
T128 XAO passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front mirror glass damage; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner + on1.6mm + cracking, and 1 more.

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