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BMW 528

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T493 JCFMOT history

T493 JCF is a blue petrol BMW 528 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 164,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2026
Mileage
164,117 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T493 JCF
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 expired on 18 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T493 JCF was last recorded at 164,117 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,202 miles · 19 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
915 miles
Average per year
2,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,117 miles
  • 2024 – 163,202 miles
  • 2023 – 161,717 miles
  • 2022 – 159,510 miles
  • 2021 – 158,264 miles
  • 2020 – 157,653 miles
  • 2019 – 157,032 miles
  • 2018 – 156,038 miles
  • 2017 – 155,144 miles
  • 2016 – 154,091 miles
  • 2015 – 153,248 miles
  • 2014 – 152,186 miles
  • 2013 – 151,129 miles
  • 2012 – 148,772 miles
  • 2011 – 142,642 miles
  • 2010 – 136,673 miles
  • 2009 – 129,663 miles
  • 2008 – 122,970 miles
  • 2007 – 115,903 miles
  • 2006 – 109,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,117 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

32 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,117 miles (+915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    164,117 miles
    Test number
    931196450013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass163,202 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    163,202 miles
    Test number
    733358404700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail163,143 miles (+1,426)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,143 miles
    Test number
    299872006795
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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. Pass161,717 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    161,717 miles
    Test number
    281970777282
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank support straps corroded

  5. Fail161,717 miles (+2,207)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,717 miles
    Test number
    927126772289
    • MajorCentral Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank support straps corroded

  6. Pass159,510 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    159,510 miles
    Test number
    224070462395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat Shield Insecure

  7. FailMileage not read3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    687153964609
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Tie Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat Shield Insecure

  8. Fail158,264 miles (+611)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,264 miles
    Test number
    964231850237
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTailbox heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryUnder covers and sill covers obscuring testable componants

  9. Pass157,653 miles (+621)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    157,653 miles
    Test number
    218933085935
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  10. Pass157,032 miles (+994)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    157,032 miles
    Test number
    888065669059
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  11. Pass156,038 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    156,038 miles
    Test number
    779919469016
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail156,037 miles (+893)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,037 miles
    Test number
    167449001608
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass155,144 miles (+1,053)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    155,144 miles
    Test number
    269686211005
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder covers obscuring sills and other componants

  14. Pass154,091 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    154,091 miles
    Test number
    200705832708
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder covers obscuring componants

  15. Fail154,091 miles (+843)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,091 miles
    Test number
    160606727436
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder covers obscuring componants

  16. Pass153,248 miles (+1,062)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    153,248 miles
    Test number
    937979185079
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorrosion rear inner sills around jacking points both sides

  17. Pass152,186 miles (+11)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    152,186 miles
    Test number
    875590284019
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCoorrosion around rear jacking points both sides
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose

  18. Fail152,175 miles (+1,046)4 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,175 miles
    Test number
    199816474454
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCoorrosion around rear jacking points both sides
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cuts on tread

  19. Pass151,129 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    151,129 miles
    Test number
    997407883021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail151,123 miles (+2,351)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,123 miles
    Test number
    479625283002
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass148,772 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    148,772 miles
    Test number
    477947782003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear tires have cracks between the tread blocks on the inside of the tread.

  22. Fail148,771 miles (+6,129)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,771 miles
    Test number
    646956482037
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear tires have cracks between the tread blocks on the inside of the tread.

  23. Pass142,642 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    142,642 miles
    Test number
    138632181096
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail142,642 miles (+5,969)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,642 miles
    Test number
    695172181019
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass136,673 miles (+68)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    136,673 miles
    Test number
    443224280021
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NotePlay in n/s/f anti-roll bar link
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  26. Fail136,605 miles (+6,942)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,605 miles
    Test number
    313717270098
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NotePlay in n/s/f anti-roll bar link
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  27. Pass129,663 miles (+78)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    129,663 miles
    Test number
    481900199096
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted and slight front brake judder

  28. Fail129,585 miles (+6,615)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,585 miles
    Test number
    492604489033
    • FailureNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted and slight front brake judder

  29. Pass122,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    122,970 miles
    Test number
    963063678035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail122,967 miles (+7,064)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,967 miles
    Test number
    223953278036
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  31. Pass115,903 miles (+6,339)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    115,903 miles
    Test number
    111095187438
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  32. Pass109,564 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    109,564 miles
    Test number
    414130996049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T493 JCF

Does T493 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T493 JCF expired on 18 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T493 JCF?
The MOT on T493 JCF expired on 18 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T493 JCF done?
T493 JCF was recorded at 164,117 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 2,803 miles a year.
Has T493 JCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T493 JCF has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T493 JCF 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 T493 JCF find?
T493 JCF passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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