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BMW 528

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T56 SAAMOT history

T56 SAA is a blue petrol BMW 528 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 171,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
171,182 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T56 SAA
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
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T56 SAA was last recorded at 171,182 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,182 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,182 miles
  • 2024 – 164,621 miles
  • 2022 – 161,635 miles
  • 2021 – 153,092 miles
  • 2020 – 153,092 miles
  • 2019 – 145,739 miles
  • 2018 – 137,450 miles
  • 2017 – 126,814 miles
  • 2015 – 118,287 miles
  • 2014 – 113,791 miles
  • 2013 – 107,338 miles
  • 2012 – 104,902 miles
  • 2011 – 99,877 miles
  • 2010 – 93,825 miles
  • 2009 – 87,097 miles
  • 2008 – 81,269 miles
  • 2007 – 74,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,182 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack and pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,182 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    171,182 miles
    Test number
    344187916438
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack and pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail171,182 miles (+6,561)2 dangerous3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,182 miles
    Test number
    188249482222
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousProp shaft likely to become detached rear bolts all loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed car overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack and pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,621 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    164,621 miles
    Test number
    300479488935
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail164,621 miles (+28)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,621 miles
    Test number
    777696298791
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail164,593 miles (+2,958)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,593 miles
    Test number
    209551657138
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rh outer sill front &rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass161,635 miles (+8,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    161,635 miles
    Test number
    723551418866
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass153,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    153,092 miles
    Test number
    408950422130
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail153,092 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,092 miles
    Test number
    834228068858
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail153,092 miles (+7,353)1 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,092 miles
    Test number
    955485254748
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also wrong tyre size (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing flexible stalk (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass145,739 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,739 miles
    Test number
    660945374039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail145,738 miles (+8,288)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,738 miles
    Test number
    691740917053
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass137,450 miles (+14)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    137,450 miles
    Test number
    924669338295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail137,436 miles (+10,622)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,436 miles
    Test number
    959809450630
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES TREAD LOW
    • AdvisoryOffside Front BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

  14. Pass126,814 miles (+122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    126,814 miles
    Test number
    291472966334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  15. Fail126,692 miles (+8,405)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,692 miles
    Test number
    639653276791
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  16. Pass118,287 miles (+4,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    118,287 miles
    Test number
    956850880012
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass113,791 miles (+3,815)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    113,791 miles
    Test number
    238753664316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail109,976 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,976 miles
    Test number
    519976114001
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass109,976 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    109,976 miles
    Test number
    777466114016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,338 miles (+2,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    107,338 miles
    Test number
    809675203068
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass104,902 miles (+100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    104,902 miles
    Test number
    888294012082
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail104,802 miles (+4,925)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,802 miles
    Test number
    545687902013
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass99,877 miles (+6,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    99,877 miles
    Test number
    597370211070
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass93,825 miles (+6,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    93,825 miles
    Test number
    153180120449
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Fail87,097 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,097 miles
    Test number
    174102619458
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass87,097 miles (+5,828)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    87,097 miles
    Test number
    632992519044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass81,269 miles (+6,910)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    81,269 miles
    Test number
    140041428473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass74,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    74,359 miles
    Test number
    883154907012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T56 SAA

Does T56 SAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T56 SAA is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T56 SAA?
The MOT on T56 SAA is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T56 SAA done?
T56 SAA was recorded at 171,182 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,119 miles a year.
Has T56 SAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T56 SAA has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T56 SAA 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 T56 SAA find?
T56 SAA passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack and pump, and 7 more.

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