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BMW 528

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T180 VWCMOT history

T180 VWC is a silver petrol BMW 528 first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 35 MOT tests, with 206,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2025
Mileage
206,376 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
35
19 passed · 16 failed
Per year
7,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T180 VWC
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
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T180 VWC was last recorded at 206,376 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 4,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Apr 2010: 83,308 miles, lower than 783,969 miles on 20 Mar 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
202,187 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,189 miles
Average per year
7,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 206,376 miles
  • 2024 – 202,187 miles
  • 2023 – 197,558 miles
  • 2022 – 192,662 miles
  • 2021 – 186,134 miles
  • 2020 – 180,957 miles
  • 2019 – 169,130 miles
  • 2018 – 157,937 miles
  • 2017 – 148,738 miles
  • 2016 – 141,232 miles
  • 2015 – 133,876 miles
  • 2014 – 127,731 miles
  • 2013 – 115,879 miles
  • 2012 – 101,579 miles
  • 2011 – 95,789 miles
  • 2010 – 83,308 miles
  • 2009 – 783,969 miles
  • 2008 – 72,890 miles
  • 2007 – 66,637 miles
  • 2006 – 52,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail206,376 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

35 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail206,376 miles (+4,189)2 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,376 miles
    Test number
    367619230405
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass202,187 miles (+4,629)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    202,187 miles
    Test number
    997909002982
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material WHEEL ARCH AREA (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  3. Pass197,558 miles (+126)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    197,558 miles
    Test number
    483759309947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail197,432 miles (+4,770)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,432 miles
    Test number
    814915131429
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass192,662 miles (+147)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    192,662 miles
    Test number
    662481431162
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail192,515 miles (+6,381)1 dangerous5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,515 miles
    Test number
    755342530811
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Lower ball joint has detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Not attached to link arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass186,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    186,134 miles
    Test number
    734341823021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail186,134 miles (+5,177)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,134 miles
    Test number
    699734683375
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH LENS TARNISHED (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass180,957 miles (+2,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    180,957 miles
    Test number
    464166759422
    • AdvisoryBOTH HEADLIGHT LENS TARNISHED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail178,851 miles (+9,721)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,851 miles
    Test number
    473003351653
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass169,130 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    169,130 miles
    Test number
    818743216927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail169,075 miles (+11,138)4 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,075 miles
    Test number
    681056499747
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 99w runway (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass157,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    157,937 miles
    Test number
    857565223838
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail157,937 miles (+9,199)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,937 miles
    Test number
    277286590963
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass148,738 miles (+299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    148,738 miles
    Test number
    329512284167
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ns and os 2255516 bfgoodrich (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail148,439 miles (+7,207)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,439 miles
    Test number
    983966553619
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ns and os upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ns and os 2255516 bfgoodrich (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass141,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    141,232 miles
    Test number
    774989748786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail141,232 miles (+7,356)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,232 miles
    Test number
    815240781105
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres 2255516 budgets (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass133,876 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    133,876 miles
    Test number
    358001875036
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail133,876 miles (+6,145)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,876 miles
    Test number
    188781575046
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass127,731 miles (+11,852)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    127,731 miles
    Test number
    347395994094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front headlight units have moisture inside,making beam images slightly vauge.

  22. Fail115,879 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,879 miles
    Test number
    558816393017
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  23. Pass115,879 miles (+14,300)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    115,879 miles
    Test number
    996676793075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass101,579 miles (+5,790)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    101,579 miles
    Test number
    979666392096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass95,789 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    95,789 miles
    Test number
    737682191079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail95,672 miles (+12,364)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,672 miles
    Test number
    196558581451
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front windscreen has a crack in zone 'A' within wiper sweep,and in excess of 10mm but is high up and not obscuring drivers vision.

  27. Pass83,308 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    83,308 miles
    Test number
    161923190044
    • NoteRear tyres on legal limit.front tyres low on edges

  28. Fail83,308 miles (-700,661)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,308 miles
    Test number
    740793690070
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear tyres on legal limit.front tyres low on edges

  29. Fail783,969 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    783,969 miles
    Test number
    392549779005
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

  30. Pass783,969 miles (+711,079)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    783,969 miles
    Test number
    463419479036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail72,890 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,890 miles
    Test number
    414328798088
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  32. Pass72,890 miles (+6,253)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    72,890 miles
    Test number
    753188198011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail66,637 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,637 miles
    Test number
    614539087003
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  34. Pass66,637 miles (+13,761)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,637 miles
    Test number
    763539187014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass52,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    52,876 miles
    Test number
    103460696441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T180 VWC

Does T180 VWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T180 VWC expired on 17 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T180 VWC?
The MOT on T180 VWC expired on 17 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T180 VWC done?
T180 VWC was recorded at 206,376 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 7,824 miles a year.
Has T180 VWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T180 VWC has failed 16 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T180 VWC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T180 VWC find?
T180 VWC failed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached; rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 10 more.

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