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BMW 528

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T485 XAEMOT history

T485 XAE is a green petrol BMW 528 first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 137,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2023
Mileage
137,019 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T485 XAE
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
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T485 XAE was last recorded at 137,019 miles on 6 Apr 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,019 miles · 5 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 137,019 miles
  • 2021 – 136,624 miles
  • 2020 – 135,058 miles
  • 2019 – 133,119 miles
  • 2018 – 130,663 miles
  • 2017 – 127,488 miles
  • 2016 – 125,610 miles
  • 2015 – 123,711 miles
  • 2014 – 121,227 miles
  • 2013 – 118,890 miles
  • 2011 – 113,562 miles
  • 2010 – 107,023 miles
  • 2009 – 98,937 miles
  • 2008 – 88,270 miles
  • 2007 – 83,745 miles
  • 2006 – 74,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,019 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at offside (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall cut but not exposing cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,019 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    137,019 miles
    Test number
    615807250938
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

  2. Fail137,019 miles (+395)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,019 miles
    Test number
    747531270112
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

  3. Pass136,624 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    136,624 miles
    Test number
    756606864864
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall cut but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail136,624 miles (+1,566)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,624 miles
    Test number
    574919844755
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall cut but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,058 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    135,058 miles
    Test number
    542625958206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail135,048 miles (+1,929)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,048 miles
    Test number
    750354854278
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass133,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    133,119 miles
    Test number
    980927960448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail133,119 miles (+2,456)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,119 miles
    Test number
    413529624136
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass130,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    130,663 miles
    Test number
    623844304235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail130,663 miles (+3,175)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,663 miles
    Test number
    468093504463
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass127,488 miles (+1,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    127,488 miles
    Test number
    992695674405
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass125,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    125,610 miles
    Test number
    752478272172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail125,610 miles (+1,899)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,610 miles
    Test number
    555650716716
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass123,711 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    123,711 miles
    Test number
    975212945147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight corrosion in n/s outer sill

  15. Fail123,711 miles (+2,484)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,711 miles
    Test number
    379725835124
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight corrosion in n/s outer sill

  16. Pass121,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    121,227 miles
    Test number
    229692524461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail121,227 miles (+2,337)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,227 miles
    Test number
    487058314165
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass118,890 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    118,890 miles
    Test number
    688951643123
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail118,890 miles (+5,328)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,890 miles
    Test number
    999170243161
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass113,562 miles (+6,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    113,562 miles
    Test number
    565851651147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass107,023 miles (+8,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    107,023 miles
    Test number
    820788140170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass98,937 miles (+10,667)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    98,937 miles
    Test number
    662549269106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  23. Pass88,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    88,270 miles
    Test number
    490460488182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail88,270 miles (+4,525)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,270 miles
    Test number
    672868178184
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass83,745 miles (+9,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    83,745 miles
    Test number
    252445657178
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass74,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    74,388 miles
    Test number
    680460956132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail74,375 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,375 miles
    Test number
    384230256104
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T485 XAE

Does T485 XAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T485 XAE expired on 5 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T485 XAE?
The MOT on T485 XAE expired on 5 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T485 XAE done?
T485 XAE was recorded at 137,019 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2022, an average of 3,952 miles a year.
Has T485 XAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T485 XAE has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T485 XAE 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 T485 XAE find?
T485 XAE passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2022 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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