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BMW 528

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T204 VAVMOT history

T204 VAV is a silver petrol BMW 528 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 217,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
217,698 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T204 VAV
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T204 VAV was last recorded at 217,698 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 3,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,318 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,380 miles
Average per year
5,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,698 miles
  • 2025 – 214,318 miles
  • 2024 – 214,222 miles
  • 2023 – 204,968 miles
  • 2022 – 194,223 miles
  • 2021 – 182,128 miles
  • 2020 – 174,311 miles
  • 2019 – 161,903 miles
  • 2018 – 157,964 miles
  • 2017 – 154,834 miles
  • 2016 – 152,713 miles
  • 2015 – 149,180 miles
  • 2014 – 146,977 miles
  • 2013 – 144,711 miles
  • 2012 – 142,961 miles
  • 2011 – 140,421 miles
  • 2010 – 132,043 miles
  • 2009 – 125,764 miles
  • 2008 – 122,014 miles
  • 2007 – 119,288 miles
  • 2006 – 113,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,698 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,698 miles (+3,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    217,698 miles
    Test number
    111972693919
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass214,318 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    214,318 miles
    Test number
    940145229442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail214,222 miles (+9,254)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,222 miles
    Test number
    251053753711
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass204,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    204,968 miles
    Test number
    779308735429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail204,968 miles (+10,745)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,968 miles
    Test number
    699790658278
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass194,223 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    194,223 miles
    Test number
    397192534443
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both nsr and osr (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Fail194,197 miles (+12,069)1 dangerous1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,197 miles
    Test number
    515203336893
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass182,128 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    182,128 miles
    Test number
    839922054163
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail182,124 miles (+7,813)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,124 miles
    Test number
    215139295544
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass174,311 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    174,311 miles
    Test number
    389549979382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail174,311 miles (+12,408)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,311 miles
    Test number
    673232123218
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass161,903 miles (+3,939)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    161,903 miles
    Test number
    800988666483
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass157,964 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    157,964 miles
    Test number
    577178949874
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  14. Fail157,964 miles (+3,130)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,964 miles
    Test number
    938276531178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  15. Pass154,834 miles (+2,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    154,834 miles
    Test number
    624071074786
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  16. Pass152,713 miles (+3,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    152,713 miles
    Test number
    226426817624
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass149,180 miles (+2,203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    149,180 miles
    Test number
    529270395079
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  18. Fail146,977 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,977 miles
    Test number
    115097484076
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass146,977 miles (+2,266)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    146,977 miles
    Test number
    999017084081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass144,711 miles (+1,750)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    144,711 miles
    Test number
    599985083042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass142,961 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    142,961 miles
    Test number
    596836582013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass140,421 miles (+8,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    140,421 miles
    Test number
    155903581090
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass132,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    132,043 miles
    Test number
    114542060014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail132,043 miles (+6,279)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,043 miles
    Test number
    621861460084
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail125,764 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,764 miles
    Test number
    923069469004
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteAdvise to check rear psrk brake poor operation
    • NoteO.s.r antiroll bar link worn
    • NoteThrottle bellows spliting

  26. Pass125,764 miles (+3,750)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    125,764 miles
    Test number
    982839669073
    • NoteAdvise to check rear psrk brake poor operation
    • NoteO.s.r antiroll bar link worn
    • NoteThrottle bellows spliting

  27. Fail122,014 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,014 miles
    Test number
    190800978028
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass122,014 miles (+2,726)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    122,014 miles
    Test number
    403650878029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass119,288 miles (+5,365)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    119,288 miles
    Test number
    462075587013
    • NoteFront brakes creak when applied caliper area
    • NoteL/h/f jacking mount missing
    • NoteMinor fluctuation of needle brake roller test

  30. Pass113,923 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    113,923 miles
    Test number
    850383776089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail113,922 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,922 miles
    Test number
    170152676069
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Questions about T204 VAV

Does T204 VAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T204 VAV is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T204 VAV?
The MOT on T204 VAV is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T204 VAV done?
T204 VAV was recorded at 217,698 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 5,120 miles a year.
Has T204 VAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T204 VAV has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T204 VAV 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 T204 VAV find?
T204 VAV passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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