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BMW 528

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,800 cc

T261 JFLMOT history

T261 JFL is a blue petrol BMW 528 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 119,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
119,314 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T261 JFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T261 JFL was last recorded at 119,314 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,309 miles · 26 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,314 miles
  • 2025 – 117,051 miles
  • 2024 – 114,857 miles
  • 2023 – 112,500 miles
  • 2022 – 109,722 miles
  • 2021 – 107,862 miles
  • 2020 – 106,318 miles
  • 2019 – 103,379 miles
  • 2018 – 99,842 miles
  • 2017 – 97,720 miles
  • 2016 – 95,149 miles
  • 2015 – 91,713 miles
  • 2014 – 87,824 miles
  • 2013 – 83,325 miles
  • 2012 – 77,700 miles
  • 2011 – 72,014 miles
  • 2010 – 66,998 miles
  • 2009 – 60,998 miles
  • 2008 – 56,261 miles
  • 2007 – 53,717 miles
  • 2006 – 52,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,314 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion on fuel lines undersideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,314 miles (+5)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    119,314 miles
    Test number
    828595448960
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on fuel lines underside

  2. Fail119,309 miles (+2,258)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,309 miles
    Test number
    389298539592
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure broken exhaust mounting (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on fuel lines underside

  3. Pass117,051 miles (+2,194)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,051 miles
    Test number
    800925238128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,857 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    114,857 miles
    Test number
    152418781959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail114,791 miles (+2,291)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,791 miles
    Test number
    194838552968
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corrosion hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,500 miles (+2,778)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,500 miles
    Test number
    985713235274
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded under floor of car on near side
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass109,722 miles (+1,860)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,722 miles
    Test number
    697763334062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,862 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,862 miles
    Test number
    973616185642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,318 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,318 miles
    Test number
    529975920332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,379 miles
    Test number
    491158360944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,379 miles (+3,537)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,379 miles
    Test number
    842281495016
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass99,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    99,842 miles
    Test number
    510953893339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,842 miles (+2,122)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,842 miles
    Test number
    964054658605
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass97,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    97,720 miles
    Test number
    712941578736
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail97,720 miles (+2,571)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,720 miles
    Test number
    510072822355
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass95,149 miles (+3,436)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,149 miles
    Test number
    690272009135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,713 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,713 miles
    Test number
    597885165033
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front brake backing plates worn away from fixings
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail91,713 miles (+3,889)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,713 miles
    Test number
    837392965037
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front brake backing plates worn away from fixings
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass87,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,824 miles
    Test number
    848942774010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,824 miles (+4,499)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,824 miles
    Test number
    985071074025
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass83,325 miles (+5,625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,325 miles
    Test number
    625592773026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass77,700 miles (+5,686)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,700 miles
    Test number
    178968162015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,014 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,014 miles
    Test number
    107048261049
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAll four tyres starting to perish.

  24. Pass72,014 miles (+5,016)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,014 miles
    Test number
    167948861479
    • NoteAll four tyres starting to perish.

  25. Pass66,998 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    66,998 miles
    Test number
    100579660002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,969 miles (+5,971)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,969 miles
    Test number
    220397760057
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  27. Pass60,998 miles (+4,737)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,998 miles
    Test number
    383015579001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,261 miles (+2,544)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,261 miles
    Test number
    234505168071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass53,717 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,717 miles
    Test number
    702457767092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass52,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,273 miles
    Test number
    140326966025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T261 JFL

Does T261 JFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T261 JFL is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T261 JFL?
The MOT on T261 JFL is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T261 JFL done?
T261 JFL was recorded at 119,314 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 3,341 miles a year.
Has T261 JFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T261 JFL has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T261 JFL 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 T261 JFL find?
T261 JFL passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamp; nearside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; slight corrosion on fuel lines underside.

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