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BMW 528

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T163 WHTMOT history

T163 WHT is a blue petrol BMW 528 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 198,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2024
Mileage
198,270 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T163 WHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T163 WHT was last recorded at 198,270 miles on 22 Nov 2023, 918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,352 miles · 2 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
918 miles
Average per year
6,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 198,270 miles
  • 2021 – 197,352 miles
  • 2020 – 193,527 miles
  • 2019 – 186,212 miles
  • 2018 – 181,362 miles
  • 2016 – 175,055 miles
  • 2015 – 168,297 miles
  • 2014 – 161,274 miles
  • 2013 – 153,320 miles
  • 2012 – 148,004 miles
  • 2011 – 141,989 miles
  • 2010 – 135,570 miles
  • 2009 – 124,285 miles
  • 2008 – 113,578 miles
  • 2007 – 102,004 miles
  • 2006 – 89,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,270 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,270 miles (+918)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    198,270 miles
    Test number
    259578374468
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass197,352 miles (+3,825)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    197,352 miles
    Test number
    278324202729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass193,527 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    193,527 miles
    Test number
    827603851725
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail193,526 miles (+7,314)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,526 miles
    Test number
    254173643843
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass186,212 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    186,212 miles
    Test number
    250491355806
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail186,196 miles (+4,834)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,196 miles
    Test number
    766711247113
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FORWARD ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass181,362 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    181,362 miles
    Test number
    904103465688
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail181,333 miles (+8)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,333 miles
    Test number
    285010605858
    • FailureRear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail181,325 miles (+3)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,325 miles
    Test number
    383770333940
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Fail181,322 miles (+6,267)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,322 miles
    Test number
    431281736762
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass175,055 miles (+6,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    175,055 miles
    Test number
    451460976606
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass168,297 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    168,297 miles
    Test number
    706106075020
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail168,293 miles (+7,019)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,293 miles
    Test number
    995232375078
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass161,274 miles (+7,954)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    161,274 miles
    Test number
    175883974017
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass153,320 miles (+5,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    153,320 miles
    Test number
    847463873020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass148,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    148,004 miles
    Test number
    505781882048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail148,004 miles (+6,015)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,004 miles
    Test number
    599439672028
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass141,989 miles (+6,419)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    141,989 miles
    Test number
    736169061078
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolent leak
    • NoteOil leak from the engine

  19. Pass135,570 miles (+262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    135,570 miles
    Test number
    574173780004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail135,308 miles (+11,023)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,308 miles
    Test number
    591816170022
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testBrake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear inner sidelight bulb blacked
    • NoteOil leak nearside enging area
    • NotePower steering resivoir cap slight leak

  21. Pass124,285 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    124,285 miles
    Test number
    374852069051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail124,285 miles (+10,707)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,285 miles
    Test number
    970541769011
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass113,578 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    113,578 miles
    Test number
    470675788095
    • NoteAdvize rubber seals split on both front antiroll bar links
    • NoteAdvize slight free play i o/s/f rear anti roll bar link
    • NoteAdvize slight free play in o/s/f steering rack joint

  24. Fail113,578 miles (+11,574)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,578 miles
    Test number
    731005688040
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteAdvize rubber seals split on both front antiroll bar links
    • NoteAdvize slight free play i o/s/f rear anti roll bar link
    • NoteAdvize slight free play in o/s/f steering rack joint

  25. Pass102,004 miles (+12,442)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    102,004 miles
    Test number
    172816387010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass89,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    89,562 miles
    Test number
    541127586016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T163 WHT

Does T163 WHT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T163 WHT expired on 21 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T163 WHT?
The MOT on T163 WHT expired on 21 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T163 WHT done?
T163 WHT was recorded at 198,270 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2023, an average of 6,158 miles a year.
Has T163 WHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T163 WHT has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T163 WHT 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 T163 WHT find?
T163 WHT passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2023 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play front balljoint, and 3 more.

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