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BMW 528

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T278 AYXMOT history

T278 AYX is a blue petrol BMW 528 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 120,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
120,852 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T278 AYX
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 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T278 AYX was last recorded at 120,852 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 4,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,934 miles · 9 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4,918 miles
Average per year
3,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,852 miles
  • 2024 – 115,934 miles
  • 2023 – 109,977 miles
  • 2022 – 108,227 miles
  • 2021 – 106,610 miles
  • 2020 – 104,945 miles
  • 2019 – 102,652 miles
  • 2018 – 100,245 miles
  • 2017 – 97,944 miles
  • 2016 – 95,379 miles
  • 2015 – 91,005 miles
  • 2014 – 88,049 miles
  • 2013 – 85,068 miles
  • 2012 – 82,031 miles
  • 2011 – 79,558 miles
  • 2010 – 76,259 miles
  • 2009 – 71,435 miles
  • 2008 – 66,323 miles
  • 2007 – 60,528 miles
  • 2006 – 55,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

32 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    668682148777
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. FailMileage not read11 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    196985341783
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass120,852 miles (+4,918)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    120,852 miles
    Test number
    546898418308
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,934 miles (+5,957)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,934 miles
    Test number
    130413111050
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,977 miles (+1,750)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    109,977 miles
    Test number
    333979612609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,227 miles (+1,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    108,227 miles
    Test number
    273715396511
    • AdvisoryFront headlights deteriorated slightly
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  7. Pass106,610 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    106,610 miles
    Test number
    783224742793
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle slightly rusty

  8. Fail106,610 miles (+1,665)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,610 miles
    Test number
    802429811924
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle slightly rusty

  9. Pass104,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    104,945 miles
    Test number
    346828867619
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail104,945 miles (+2,293)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,945 miles
    Test number
    370478991211
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass102,652 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,652 miles
    Test number
    950315697104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills rusty

  12. Fail102,652 miles (+2,407)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,652 miles
    Test number
    164386729516
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills rusty

  13. Pass100,245 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,245 miles
    Test number
    834384828840
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail100,245 miles (+2,301)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,245 miles
    Test number
    528656171238
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass97,944 miles (+2,565)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,944 miles
    Test number
    597330097803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front wing slight damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass95,379 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,379 miles
    Test number
    407981744196
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBodywork slightly damaged

  17. Fail95,379 miles (+4,374)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,379 miles
    Test number
    304294397478
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBodywork slightly damaged

  18. Pass91,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,005 miles
    Test number
    318609895085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,005 miles (+2,956)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,005 miles
    Test number
    706889895015
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass88,049 miles (+2,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,049 miles
    Test number
    967953294046
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass85,068 miles (+3,037)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,068 miles
    Test number
    188135083052
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  22. Pass82,031 miles (+2,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,031 miles
    Test number
    385077782061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass79,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,558 miles
    Test number
    206130281047
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  24. Fail79,558 miles (+3,299)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,558 miles
    Test number
    307380481064
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass76,259 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    76,259 miles
    Test number
    924995480084
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail76,254 miles (+4,819)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,254 miles
    Test number
    852772380039
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass71,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    71,435 miles
    Test number
    180139879073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail71,435 miles (+5,112)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,435 miles
    Test number
    292318879056
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  29. Pass66,323 miles (+5,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    66,323 miles
    Test number
    584407188078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  30. Pass60,528 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    60,528 miles
    Test number
    110189577430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail60,521 miles (+5,305)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,521 miles
    Test number
    151736577440
    • 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)

  32. Pass55,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    55,216 miles
    Test number
    711253486058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T278 AYX

Does T278 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T278 AYX is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T278 AYX?
The MOT on T278 AYX is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T278 AYX done?
T278 AYX was recorded at 120,852 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 3,401 miles a year.
Has T278 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T278 AYX has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T278 AYX 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 T278 AYX find?
T278 AYX passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear); central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working, and 3 more.

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