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BMW 528

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T842 TGCMOT history

T842 TGC is a blue petrol BMW 528 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,156 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
149,156 km
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,722 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T842 TGC
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 valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T842 TGC was last recorded at 149,156 km on 5 Nov 2025, 14,014 km more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Apr 2007: 68,562 miles, lower than 68,766 miles on 12 Apr 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
135,142 km · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14,014 km
Average per year
4,722 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,156 km
  • 2024 – 135,142 km
  • 2019 – 105,367 km
  • 2011 – 78,196 km
  • 2010 – 76,118 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,156 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,156 km (+14,014)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    149,156 km
    Test number
    202131597954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,142 km2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,142 km
    Test number
    464978184069
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass125,205 miles (+7,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    125,205 miles
    Test number
    787637215473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Pass118,042 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,042 miles
    Test number
    291528568213
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail118,042 miles (+4,272)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,042 miles
    Test number
    161620121785
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass113,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,770 miles
    Test number
    773406371512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,770 miles (+4,717)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,770 miles
    Test number
    766117240521
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass109,053 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,053 miles
    Test number
    676883800251
    • MinorNearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass105,367 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,367 km
    Test number
    775910718319
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass102,600 miles (+4,142)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    102,600 miles
    Test number
    135270543372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,458 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,458 miles
    Test number
    991683329699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,582 miles (+5,372)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,582 miles
    Test number
    820292078464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,210 miles (+4,098)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,210 miles
    Test number
    188391404994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,112 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,112 miles
    Test number
    579079585070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,993 miles (+1,731)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,993 miles
    Test number
    728905685099
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass83,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    83,262 miles
    Test number
    617997194049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail83,262 miles (+1,518)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,262 miles
    Test number
    155947194078
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass81,744 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    81,744 miles
    Test number
    779608463176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail81,744 miles (+1,582)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,744 miles
    Test number
    808731863165
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass80,162 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,162 miles
    Test number
    407663042112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  21. Fail80,162 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,162 miles
    Test number
    638510142150
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  22. Pass78,196 km (+2,078)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,196 km
    Test number
    495306331163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,118 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    76,118 km
    Test number
    124869830186
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass73,347 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,347 miles
    Test number
    430589839148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,259 miles (+2,697)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,259 miles
    Test number
    864885338137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass68,562 miles (-204)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    68,562 miles
    Test number
    944161407107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass68,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    68,766 miles
    Test number
    404322006191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T842 TGC

Does T842 TGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T842 TGC is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T842 TGC?
The MOT on T842 TGC is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T842 TGC done?
T842 TGC was recorded at 149,156 km at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 4,722 km a year.
Has T842 TGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T842 TGC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T842 TGC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T842 TGC find?
T842 TGC passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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