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BMW 528

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T803 ELNMOT history

T803 ELN is a blue petrol BMW 528 first used on 16 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 207,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2024
Mileage
207,366 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T803 ELN
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
16 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T803 ELN was last recorded at 207,366 miles on 26 Jul 2023, 9,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,075 miles · 25 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
9,291 miles
Average per year
10,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 207,366 miles
  • 2022 – 198,075 miles
  • 2021 – 187,929 miles
  • 2020 – 179,031 miles
  • 2019 – 169,382 miles
  • 2018 – 156,039 miles
  • 2017 – 140,221 miles
  • 2016 – 124,822 miles
  • 2015 – 109,596 miles
  • 2014 – 97,656 miles
  • 2013 – 94,274 miles
  • 2012 – 89,527 miles
  • 2011 – 85,499 miles
  • 2010 – 78,202 miles
  • 2009 – 66,653 miles
  • 2008 – 54,872 miles
  • 2007 – 43,166 miles
  • 2006 – 36,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,366 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,366 miles (+9,291)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    207,366 miles
    Test number
    508702596598
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass198,075 miles (+10,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    198,075 miles
    Test number
    853789087629
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront front brake calipers creaking but not affecting the brake performance
  3. Pass187,929 miles (+8,898)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    187,929 miles
    Test number
    660608664833
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements
  4. Pass179,031 miles (+9,649)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    179,031 miles
    Test number
    414628461028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass169,382 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    169,382 miles
    Test number
    973050649203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail169,376 miles (+13,337)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,376 miles
    Test number
    570270381467
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split rack boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. Pass156,039 miles (+15,818)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    156,039 miles
    Test number
    525834651146
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass140,221 miles (+15,399)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    140,221 miles
    Test number
    479862023670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
  9. Pass124,822 miles (+15,226)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    124,822 miles
    Test number
    144553915519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,596 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,596 miles
    Test number
    837908695117
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  11. Pass109,596 miles (+11,940)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    109,596 miles
    Test number
    866948195170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,656 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,656 miles
    Test number
    827971914279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Fail97,656 miles (+3,382)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,656 miles
    Test number
    919405104290
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass94,274 miles (+4,747)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    94,274 miles
    Test number
    809713783116
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have screws in treads.
    • NoteRear number plate is faded. Rear brake discs are corroded, front and rear brake pads appear to be wearing low. Drivers side rear tyre is worn low on inner edge.
  15. Pass89,527 miles (+4,028)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    89,527 miles
    Test number
    918356482194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,499 miles (+7,297)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    85,499 miles
    Test number
    807868771116
    • NoteRear number is faded. Nearside rear anti roll bar link is worn. Rear brake discs are corroded. Passenger side rear door does not open from outside.
  17. Pass78,202 miles (+11,549)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    78,202 miles
    Test number
    972726370177
    • 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)
    • NoteCondensation in nearside headlamp
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing on outer wall
  18. Fail66,653 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,653 miles
    Test number
    172403489183
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Pass66,653 miles (+11,781)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,653 miles
    Test number
    483293289145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,872 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,872 miles
    Test number
    333354488100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,869 miles (+11,703)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,869 miles
    Test number
    853823288115
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm 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)
    • NoteEngine top cover fitted
    • NoteHalf engine tray fitted.
  22. Pass43,166 miles (+6,430)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    43,166 miles
    Test number
    631183787174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,736 miles
    Test number
    711896486152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,736 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,736 miles
    Test number
    733825386177
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T803 ELN

Does T803 ELN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T803 ELN expired on 28 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T803 ELN?
The MOT on T803 ELN expired on 28 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T803 ELN done?
T803 ELN was recorded at 207,366 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2023, an average of 10,002 miles a year.
Has T803 ELN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T803 ELN has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on T803 ELN 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 T803 ELN find?
T803 ELN passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2023 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; central front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front side repeater slightly discoloured, and 3 more.

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