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BMW 528

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T78 AYXMOT history

T78 AYX is a blue petrol BMW 528 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 170,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
170,210 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 AYX
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 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 AYX was last recorded at 170,210 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 13,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,940 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,270 miles
Average per year
5,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,210 miles
  • 2025 – 156,940 miles
  • 2021 – 156,897 miles
  • 2020 – 156,414 miles
  • 2019 – 155,490 miles
  • 2018 – 154,175 miles
  • 2017 – 152,524 miles
  • 2016 – 151,864 miles
  • 2015 – 148,728 miles
  • 2014 – 140,808 miles
  • 2013 – 132,914 miles
  • 2012 – 122,339 miles
  • 2011 – 113,153 miles
  • 2010 – 104,715 miles
  • 2009 – 95,047 miles
  • 2008 – 86,414 miles
  • 2007 – 78,148 miles
  • 2006 – 69,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,210 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryProp shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,210 miles (+13,270)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    170,210 miles
    Test number
    342012714974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside

  2. Pass156,940 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    156,940 miles
    Test number
    397056023986
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail156,922 miles (+25)11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,922 miles
    Test number
    450209175184
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front anti roll bar D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail156,897 miles (+483)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,897 miles
    Test number
    604258762462
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass156,414 miles (+924)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    156,414 miles
    Test number
    423627622912
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass155,490 miles (+1,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,490 miles
    Test number
    801539631776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass154,175 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    154,175 miles
    Test number
    371791315249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail154,175 miles (+1,651)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,175 miles
    Test number
    589513479182
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass152,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    152,524 miles
    Test number
    602910396587
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail152,524 miles (+660)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,524 miles
    Test number
    466989749934
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass151,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    151,864 miles
    Test number
    245557302555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail151,864 miles (+3,136)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,864 miles
    Test number
    568322856425
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass148,728 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    148,728 miles
    Test number
    859280525130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail148,713 miles (+7,905)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,713 miles
    Test number
    647282815157
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass140,808 miles (+7,894)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    140,808 miles
    Test number
    288445314423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass132,914 miles (+10,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    132,914 miles
    Test number
    235513813467
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass122,339 miles (+9,186)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    122,339 miles
    Test number
    597647212180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,153 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    113,153 miles
    Test number
    938209421134
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail113,153 miles (+8,438)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,153 miles
    Test number
    658189121119
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R inner tail lamp not working

  20. Pass104,715 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    104,715 miles
    Test number
    911091730155
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail104,687 miles (+9,640)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,687 miles
    Test number
    630871430145
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass95,047 miles (+8,633)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    95,047 miles
    Test number
    583759619193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,414 miles (+8,266)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    86,414 miles
    Test number
    122217088001
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/F outer tyre wall damaged
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriate

  24. Pass78,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    78,148 miles
    Test number
    283364017499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail78,120 miles (+8,823)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,120 miles
    Test number
    363974117159
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Pass69,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    69,297 miles
    Test number
    873867416163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail69,297 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,297 miles
    Test number
    392877916161
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about T78 AYX

Does T78 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T78 AYX is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T78 AYX?
The MOT on T78 AYX is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T78 AYX done?
T78 AYX was recorded at 170,210 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 5,062 miles a year.
Has T78 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 AYX has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T78 AYX 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 T78 AYX find?
T78 AYX passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; prop shaft bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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