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BMW 528

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T547 HTRMOT history

T547 HTR is a silver petrol BMW 528 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 23 of 32 MOT tests, with 187,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
187,816 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
23 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T547 HTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T547 HTR was last recorded at 187,816 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 1,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Sept 2021: 158,624 miles, lower than 158,774 miles on 13 Sept 2021.

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
185,840 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,976 miles
Average per year
7,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,816 miles
  • 2025 – 185,840 miles
  • 2024 – 182,236 miles
  • 2023 – 174,583 miles
  • 2022 – 166,789 miles
  • 2021 – 158,624 miles
  • 2020 – 152,217 miles
  • 2019 – 145,158 miles
  • 2018 – 136,652 miles
  • 2017 – 126,113 miles
  • 2016 – 115,472 miles
  • 2015 – 106,413 miles
  • 2014 – 97,205 miles
  • 2013 – 89,274 miles
  • 2012 – 83,217 miles
  • 2011 – 77,279 miles
  • 2010 – 67,820 miles
  • 2009 – 60,255 miles
  • 2008 – 51,786 miles
  • 2007 – 38,690 miles
  • 2006 – 32,880 miles
  • 2005 – 28,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,816 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Rear metal brake pipes corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear flexi brake pipes perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 12 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,816 miles (+1,976)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    187,816 miles
    Test number
    531789834424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass185,840 miles (+3,604)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    185,840 miles
    Test number
    907640820945
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass182,236 miles (+7,653)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    182,236 miles
    Test number
    777585533772
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass174,583 miles (+7,794)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    174,583 miles
    Test number
    562692925774
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass166,789 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    166,789 miles
    Test number
    535327379671
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail166,785 miles (+8,161)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,785 miles
    Test number
    969707810041
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass158,624 miles (-150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    158,624 miles
    Test number
    891387235024
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn inner edges

  8. Fail158,774 miles (+6,557)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,774 miles
    Test number
    192484944584
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn inner edges

  9. Pass152,217 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    152,217 miles
    Test number
    703800384506
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear flexi brake pipes perished
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded

  10. Fail152,217 miles (+7,059)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,217 miles
    Test number
    351277187616
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear flexi brake pipes perished
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded

  11. Pass145,158 miles (+8,506)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    145,158 miles
    Test number
    334783228691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass136,652 miles (+10,539)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    136,652 miles
    Test number
    593421688037
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear flexi brake pipes perished
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded

  13. Pass126,113 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,113 miles
    Test number
    644285815180
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded

  14. Fail126,113 miles (+10,641)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,113 miles
    Test number
    648415209791
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded

  15. Pass115,472 miles (+9,059)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    115,472 miles
    Test number
    308755706188
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has slight wear on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has slight wear on inside edge

  16. Pass106,413 miles (+9,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    106,413 miles
    Test number
    317849040538
    • AdvisoryHeadlights misted
    • AdvisoryTrans light on

  17. Pass97,205 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    97,205 miles
    Test number
    307519954450
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads low
    • NoteRear tyres on wear bars

  18. Fail97,205 miles (+7,931)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,205 miles
    Test number
    846659154284
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads low
    • NoteRear tyres on wear bars

  19. Pass89,274 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,274 miles
    Test number
    317473373228
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  20. Fail89,274 miles (+6,057)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,274 miles
    Test number
    836393173294
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  21. Pass83,217 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    83,217 miles
    Test number
    466681972225
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside front tyre very badly worn outer edge and 2mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn outer edge and 2.5mm

  22. Fail83,217 miles (+5,938)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,217 miles
    Test number
    638401272270
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside front tyre very badly worn outer edge and 2mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn outer edge and 2.5mm

  23. Pass77,279 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    77,279 miles
    Test number
    647212651228
    • NoteDiff oil leak
    • NoteFront tyres nearly on wear bars
    • NoteNearside wiper blade poor
    • NoteSlight play offside rear suspention arm

  24. Fail77,279 miles (+9,459)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,279 miles
    Test number
    738771351240
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteDiff oil leak
    • NoteFront tyres nearly on wear bars
    • NoteNearside wiper blade poor
    • NoteSlight play offside rear suspention arm

  25. Pass67,820 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,820 miles
    Test number
    350573160453
    • NoteFront tyres nearly on wear bars
    • NoteRear pads low

  26. Fail67,820 miles (+7,565)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,820 miles
    Test number
    433023660290
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres nearly on wear bars
    • NoteRear pads low

  27. Pass60,255 miles (+8,469)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    60,255 miles
    Test number
    862088459204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front anti roll bar rubber split

  28. Pass51,786 miles (+13,096)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,786 miles
    Test number
    261150668281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,690 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,690 miles
    Test number
    601314777260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass37,457 miles (+4,577)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,457 miles
    Test number
    893657927200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass32,880 miles (+4,374)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,880 miles
    Test number
    572118706205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass28,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    28,506 miles
    Test number
    632524025290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T547 HTR

Does T547 HTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T547 HTR is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T547 HTR?
The MOT on T547 HTR is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T547 HTR done?
T547 HTR was recorded at 187,816 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 7,538 miles a year.
Has T547 HTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T547 HTR has failed 9 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T547 HTR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T547 HTR find?
T547 HTR passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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