BMW 5 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T288 AGMMOT history
T288 AGM is a blue petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 217,182 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 217,182 mi
- At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,458 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T288 AGM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T288 AGM was last recorded at 217,182 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 48,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Mar 2013: 104,270 miles, lower than 194,960 miles on 26 Mar 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 168,621 miles · 4 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 48,561 miles
- Average per year
- 7,458 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 217,182 miles
- 2023 – 168,621 miles
- 2019 – 124,742 miles
- 2018 – 122,410 miles
- 2017 – 118,504 miles
- 2016 – 115,001 miles
- 2015 – 109,319 miles
- 2014 – 106,627 miles
- 2013 – 104,331 miles
- 2011 – 194,960 miles
- 2009 – 183,906 miles
- 2008 – 81,527 miles
- 2006 – 69,848 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass217,182 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Heavily perished and starting to split but still preventing ingress of water and dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded cannot confirm if in prescribed area as partially obscured by trims and undertray.
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded but outside of prescribed area.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill corroded.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres perished and cracked - Advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2014
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2018
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013
Full MOT history
28 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass217,182 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 217,182 miles
- Test number
- 938758770815
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Heavily perished and starting to split but still preventing ingress of water and dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded cannot confirm if in prescribed area as partially obscured by trims and undertray.
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded but outside of prescribed area.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill corroded.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres perished and cracked - Advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 997800661312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,621 miles3 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 168,621 miles
- Test number
- 286599732025
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 362337310792
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 556173908170
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake discs corroded
- AdvisoryPark brake effort low
Pass124,742 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 124,742 miles
- Test number
- 472747981166
- AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded
Fail124,735 miles (+2,325)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,735 miles
- Test number
- 491385567327
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded
Pass122,410 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 122,410 miles
- Test number
- 763719710162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,405 miles (+3,901)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,405 miles
- Test number
- 981762369779
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass118,504 miles (+3,503)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 118,504 miles
- Test number
- 739220749289
- AdvisoryFront tyres perished
Pass115,001 miles (+5,682)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 115,001 miles
- Test number
- 303869577907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,319 miles (+2,692)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 109,319 miles
- Test number
- 889021595003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,627 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 106,627 miles
- Test number
- 797391794073
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteAll tyres sidewalls split & perishing
Fail106,627 miles (+2,296)3 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,627 miles
- Test number
- 977540494023
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteAll tyres sidewalls split & perishing
Pass104,331 miles9 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 104,331 miles
- Test number
- 289492593067
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteAll 4 tyres perishing on sidewalls inner & outer
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
- NoteDigital display faulty
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
FailMileage not read2 failures7 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 107567383099
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteAll 4 tyres perishing
- NoteDisplay faulty unable to read for mileage
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail104,270 miles4 failures9 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,270 miles
- Test number
- 588574483015
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteAll 4 tyres perishing
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PassMileage not read2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 877233792040
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail194,960 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,960 miles
- Test number
- 145015181428
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass194,960 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 194,960 miles
- Test number
- 357015781021
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 694671080056
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear number plate is in a poor condition
Pass183,906 miles (+102,379)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 183,906 miles
- Test number
- 823851799002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass81,527 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 81,527 miles
- Test number
- 490772198009
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges,nearside front outer edge bald,stepped tread
Fail81,526 miles5 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,526 miles
- Test number
- 304468288047
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges,nearside front outer edge bald,stepped tread
- NoteWater ingress into nearide front headlamp
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 970683577080
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 734712377005
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear tyre 3mm
Pass69,848 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 69,848 miles
- Test number
- 952974676010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,848 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,848 miles
- Test number
- 331610976080
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about T288 AGM
- Does T288 AGM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T288 AGM is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T288 AGM?
- The MOT on T288 AGM is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T288 AGM done?
- T288 AGM was recorded at 217,182 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 7,458 miles a year.
- Has T288 AGM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T288 AGM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2019.
- Has the mileage on T288 AGM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T288 AGM find?
- T288 AGM passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated heavily perished and starting to split but still preventing ingress of water and dirt.; both inner sills corroded cannot confirm if in prescribed area as partially obscured by trims and undertray.; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all., and 8 more.
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