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BMW 528

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T97 BRUMOT history

T97 BRU is a silver petrol BMW 528 first used on 27 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 142,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
142,010 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 BRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T97 BRU was last recorded at 142,010 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 1,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,023 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,987 miles
Average per year
3,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,010 miles
  • 2025 – 140,023 miles
  • 2024 – 138,544 miles
  • 2023 – 135,724 miles
  • 2022 – 133,668 miles
  • 2020 – 133,226 miles
  • 2019 – 129,885 miles
  • 2018 – 127,070 miles
  • 2017 – 124,620 miles
  • 2016 – 121,492 miles
  • 2015 – 115,842 miles
  • 2014 – 115,028 miles
  • 2013 – 108,200 miles
  • 2012 – 100,752 miles
  • 2011 – 96,178 miles
  • 2010 – 89,962 miles
  • 2009 – 83,016 miles
  • 2008 – 76,700 miles
  • 2007 – 68,370 miles
  • 2006 – 62,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,010 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

33 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,010 miles (+1,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    142,010 miles
    Test number
    647213420944
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,023 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    140,023 miles
    Test number
    278700876944
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail140,023 miles (+1,479)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,023 miles
    Test number
    154002145970
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass138,544 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    138,544 miles
    Test number
    710224552497
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail138,531 miles (+2,807)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,531 miles
    Test number
    108491659959
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,724 miles (+2,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    135,724 miles
    Test number
    587781237910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,668 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    133,668 miles
    Test number
    274906148546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail133,650 miles (+424)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,650 miles
    Test number
    946402457186
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn back rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn back rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass133,226 miles (+3,341)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,226 miles
    Test number
    345680622642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass129,885 miles (+2,815)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,885 miles
    Test number
    704833305700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,070 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,070 miles
    Test number
    386124884983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,620 miles (+3,128)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,620 miles
    Test number
    279288923624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    121,492 miles
    Test number
    137106363002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail121,492 miles (+5,650)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,492 miles
    Test number
    447181261543
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass115,842 miles (+16)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    115,842 miles
    Test number
    148370155187
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail115,826 miles (+798)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,826 miles
    Test number
    135289795025
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNear side front washer not working

  17. Pass115,028 miles (+6,828)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    115,028 miles
    Test number
    859044604125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail108,200 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,200 miles
    Test number
    278213313152
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass108,200 miles (+7,448)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    108,200 miles
    Test number
    527993513141
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail100,752 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,752 miles
    Test number
    266581232142
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteADVISES SLIGHT WEAR FRONT DISCS

  21. Pass100,752 miles (+4,574)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    100,752 miles
    Test number
    269321232101
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteADVISES SLIGHT WEAR FRONT DISCS

  22. Fail96,178 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,178 miles
    Test number
    295551511116
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass96,178 miles (+6,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    96,178 miles
    Test number
    597581411195
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail89,962 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,962 miles
    Test number
    241369210471
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass89,962 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    89,962 miles
    Test number
    530329810164
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Fail89,950 miles (+6,934)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,950 miles
    Test number
    324201010180
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

  27. Pass83,016 miles (+6,316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    83,016 miles
    Test number
    413866129129
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Fail76,700 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,700 miles
    Test number
    664388628126
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  29. Pass76,700 miles (+8,330)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    76,700 miles
    Test number
    761298028108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail68,370 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,370 miles
    Test number
    433439127190
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass68,370 miles (+5,387)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    68,370 miles
    Test number
    990279327121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass62,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,983 miles
    Test number
    703257136178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail62,983 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,983 miles
    Test number
    191015936182
    • DangerousAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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)

Questions about T97 BRU

Does T97 BRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T97 BRU is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T97 BRU?
The MOT on T97 BRU is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T97 BRU done?
T97 BRU was recorded at 142,010 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 3,934 miles a year.
Has T97 BRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 BRU has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T97 BRU 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 T97 BRU find?
T97 BRU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill; oil leak, but not excessive.

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