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BMW 528

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T985 TSCMOT history

T985 TSC is a black petrol BMW 528 first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2022
Mileage
118,822 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T985 TSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T985 TSC was last recorded at 118,822 miles on 1 Mar 2022, 6,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,051 miles · 9 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
6,771 miles
Average per year
6,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,822 miles
  • 2021 – 112,051 miles
  • 2020 – 109,272 miles
  • 2019 – 99,793 miles
  • 2018 – 91,225 miles
  • 2017 – 80,976 miles
  • 2016 – 71,809 miles
  • 2015 – 62,648 miles
  • 2014 – 57,402 miles
  • 2013 – 48,504 miles
  • 2012 – 41,800 miles
  • 2011 – 34,423 miles
  • 2010 – 33,540 miles
  • 2009 – 29,679 miles
  • 2008 – 26,240 miles
  • 2007 – 23,511 miles
  • 2006 – 20,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,822 miles
  • MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,822 miles (+6,771)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,822 miles
    Test number
    713338335578
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass112,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,051 miles
    Test number
    238121568631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail112,051 miles (+2,779)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,051 miles
    Test number
    466193044397
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass109,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,272 miles
    Test number
    813121609519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,272 miles (+9,479)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,272 miles
    Test number
    890283737621
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass99,793 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,793 miles
    Test number
    108196942190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,792 miles (+8,567)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,792 miles
    Test number
    198385039871
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass91,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,225 miles
    Test number
    102880799545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,225 miles (+10,249)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,225 miles
    Test number
    797009435574
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass80,976 miles (+9,167)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,976 miles
    Test number
    611676128194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,809 miles (+9,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,809 miles
    Test number
    397581630932
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass62,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,648 miles
    Test number
    435354365064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  13. Fail62,648 miles (+5,246)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,648 miles
    Test number
    715304365022
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass57,402 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,402 miles
    Test number
    197507194014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail57,390 miles (+8,886)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,390 miles
    Test number
    419146584095
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass48,504 miles (+6,704)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,504 miles
    Test number
    126604723430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,800 miles (+7,377)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,800 miles
    Test number
    419304902042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,423 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,423 miles
    Test number
    888416821066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,540 miles (+3,861)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,540 miles
    Test number
    201418490229
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriating 225/55/16

  20. Pass29,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,679 miles
    Test number
    911273679201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,679 miles (+3,439)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,679 miles
    Test number
    323152279257
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass26,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,240 miles
    Test number
    414095278259
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail26,240 miles (+2,729)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,240 miles
    Test number
    310995078260
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass23,511 miles (+2,617)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,511 miles
    Test number
    434843197184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    20,894 miles
    Test number
    951684786134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T985 TSC

Does T985 TSC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T985 TSC expired on 4 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T985 TSC?
The MOT on T985 TSC expired on 4 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T985 TSC done?
T985 TSC was recorded at 118,822 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2022, an average of 6,253 miles a year.
Has T985 TSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T985 TSC has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T985 TSC 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 T985 TSC find?
T985 TSC failed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2022 with 8 major defects and 4 advisories: dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn, and 9 more.

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