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BMW 528

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T974 UGPMOT history

T974 UGP is a blue petrol BMW 528 first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 142,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
142,365 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T974 UGP
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
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T974 UGP was last recorded at 142,365 miles on 6 May 2025, 7,988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 May 2010: 93,892 miles, lower than 94,257 miles on 14 May 2009.
  • 24 May 2013: 112,435 miles, lower than 138,472 miles on 4 Jun 2012.

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
134,377 miles · 25 May 2021
Between the last two tests
7,988 miles
Average per year
3,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,365 miles
  • 2021 – 134,377 miles
  • 2017 – 125,725 miles
  • 2016 – 122,355 miles
  • 2015 – 119,638 miles
  • 2013 – 112,435 miles
  • 2012 – 138,472 miles
  • 2011 – 104,366 miles
  • 2010 – 93,892 miles
  • 2009 – 94,257 miles
  • 2008 – 90,315 miles
  • 2007 – 84,358 miles
  • 2006 – 77,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    337187571682
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass142,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    142,365 miles
    Test number
    193328593247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    724294648288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. FailMileage not read1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    553290168205
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    662703642020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. FailMileage not read3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    242979874637
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    546311819026
    • MinorNearside Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass134,377 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    134,377 miles
    Test number
    717208569858
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    235882733584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    192583105321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    192903193689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass125,725 miles (+3,370)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    125,725 miles
    Test number
    861782639059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,355 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    122,355 miles
    Test number
    481862582619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  14. Fail122,334 miles (+2,696)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,334 miles
    Test number
    264569018430
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm and bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass119,638 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    119,638 miles
    Test number
    689204035133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    289692134451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass112,435 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    112,435 miles
    Test number
    207404543443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Fail112,435 miles (-26,037)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,435 miles
    Test number
    228304143160
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass138,472 miles (+34,106)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    138,472 miles
    Test number
    428386652183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front and offside front, front suspension arm inner bushes have slight movement
    • NoteRear brake hoses slightly perished
  20. Pass104,366 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    104,366 miles
    Test number
    967393631182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Fail104,366 miles (+10,474)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,366 miles
    Test number
    195692131191
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass93,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    93,892 miles
    Test number
    234232330442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail93,892 miles (-365)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,892 miles
    Test number
    511761330175
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
  24. Pass94,257 miles (+3,942)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    94,257 miles
    Test number
    212864739457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass90,315 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    90,315 miles
    Test number
    870334138131
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are on legal limit
  26. Fail90,308 miles (+5,950)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,308 miles
    Test number
    283544338440
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/front tyre worn inner edge.
  27. Pass84,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    84,358 miles
    Test number
    342135717173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail84,358 miles (+7,318)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,358 miles
    Test number
    294073017135
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen.o/s/front worn outer edge.
  29. Pass77,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    77,040 miles
    Test number
    391907916108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T974 UGP

Does T974 UGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T974 UGP is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T974 UGP?
The MOT on T974 UGP is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T974 UGP done?
T974 UGP was recorded at 142,365 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2025, an average of 3,434 miles a year.
Has T974 UGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T974 UGP has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T974 UGP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 11 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T974 UGP find?
T974 UGP passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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