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BMW 528

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T37 KGFMOT history

T37 KGF is a green petrol BMW 528 first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 200,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
200,683 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T37 KGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T37 KGF was last recorded at 200,683 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 7,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Oct 2025: 193,639 miles, lower than 193,832 miles on 3 Oct 2024.

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
193,639 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,044 miles
Average per year
5,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,683 miles
  • 2025 – 193,639 miles
  • 2024 – 193,832 miles
  • 2023 – 187,935 miles
  • 2022 – 186,611 miles
  • 2021 – 183,910 miles
  • 2020 – 180,870 miles
  • 2019 – 177,767 miles
  • 2018 – 173,733 miles
  • 2017 – 169,214 miles
  • 2016 – 164,787 miles
  • 2015 – 161,032 miles
  • 2014 – 157,384 miles
  • 2013 – 152,689 miles
  • 2012 – 145,550 miles
  • 2011 – 140,632 miles
  • 2010 – 136,898 miles
  • 2009 – 130,247 miles
  • 2008 – 118,716 miles
  • 2007 – 102,379 miles
  • 2006 – 85,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,683 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,683 miles (+7,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    200,683 miles
    Test number
    110656608939
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass193,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    193,639 miles
    Test number
    700107883877
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail193,639 miles (-193)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,639 miles
    Test number
    542845732912
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill backing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill backing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass193,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    193,832 miles
    Test number
    898421243300
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

  5. Fail193,832 miles (+5,897)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,832 miles
    Test number
    178092405895
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose

  6. Pass187,935 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    187,935 miles
    Test number
    566217850639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail187,927 miles (+1,316)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,927 miles
    Test number
    332598483645
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass186,611 miles (+2,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    186,611 miles
    Test number
    851472622010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass183,910 miles (+3,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    183,910 miles
    Test number
    236969633780
    • AdvisoryOffside & Nearside front anti roll bar ball joint covers spilt

  10. Pass180,870 miles (+3,103)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    180,870 miles
    Test number
    643065580443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass177,767 miles (+4,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    177,767 miles
    Test number
    422703378617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass173,733 miles (+4,519)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    173,733 miles
    Test number
    463810412209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass169,214 miles (+4,427)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    169,214 miles
    Test number
    626434924374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass164,787 miles (+3,755)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    164,787 miles
    Test number
    427956895926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass161,032 miles (+3,648)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    161,032 miles
    Test number
    746050624189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail157,384 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,384 miles
    Test number
    317153574242
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass157,384 miles (+4,695)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    157,384 miles
    Test number
    949623374292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass152,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    152,689 miles
    Test number
    118184673216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail152,689 miles (+7,139)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,689 miles
    Test number
    208364573266
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass145,550 miles (+4,918)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    145,550 miles
    Test number
    866286352277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass140,632 miles (+3,734)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    140,632 miles
    Test number
    185941771265
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass136,898 miles (+1,470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    136,898 miles
    Test number
    394637470481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail135,428 miles (+5,181)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,428 miles
    Test number
    121706610295
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s headlamp unit has condesation in it
    • NoteParking brake slight imbalance

  24. Pass130,247 miles (+137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    130,247 miles
    Test number
    682316449256
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  25. Fail130,110 miles (+11,394)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,110 miles
    Test number
    680817119263
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass118,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    118,716 miles
    Test number
    831135318135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail118,716 miles (+16,337)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,716 miles
    Test number
    812586208150
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass102,379 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    102,379 miles
    Test number
    254710617120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail102,323 miles (+16,448)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,323 miles
    Test number
    133698807148
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass85,875 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    85,875 miles
    Test number
    231108316106
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T37 KGF

Does T37 KGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T37 KGF is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T37 KGF?
The MOT on T37 KGF is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T37 KGF done?
T37 KGF was recorded at 200,683 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 5,635 miles a year.
Has T37 KGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T37 KGF has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T37 KGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Oct 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T37 KGF find?
T37 KGF passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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