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BMW 528

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V34 NKXMOT history

V34 NKX is a purple petrol BMW 528 first used on 4 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 60,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

V34 NKX purple BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
60,691 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V34 NKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V34 NKX was last recorded at 60,691 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,640 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,691 miles
  • 2024 – 60,640 miles
  • 2023 – 60,434 miles
  • 2022 – 60,264 miles
  • 2021 – 59,862 miles
  • 2020 – 59,665 miles
  • 2019 – 59,369 miles
  • 2018 – 58,945 miles
  • 2017 – 58,448 miles
  • 2016 – 57,663 miles
  • 2015 – 57,332 miles
  • 2013 – 54,047 miles
  • 2012 – 52,409 miles
  • 2011 – 50,311 miles
  • 2010 – 49,603 miles
  • 2006 – 47,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,691 miles

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.

  • Diff leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass60,691 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    60,691 miles
    Test number
    888944234095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,640 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    60,640 miles
    Test number
    140883750301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,434 miles (+170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    60,434 miles
    Test number
    207145487972
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass60,264 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    60,264 miles
    Test number
    567499741136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,862 miles (+197)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,862 miles
    Test number
    264754684231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass59,665 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,665 miles
    Test number
    704701546699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,369 miles
    Test number
    742673893892
    • AdvisoryDiff leak
  8. Fail59,369 miles (+424)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,369 miles
    Test number
    696210770792
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDiff leak
  9. Pass58,945 miles (+497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    58,945 miles
    Test number
    989082210595
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass58,448 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,448 miles
    Test number
    441131244659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,663 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,663 miles
    Test number
    533321899014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,332 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    57,332 miles
    Test number
    768657810646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,047 miles
    Test number
    809127383045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,043 miles (+1,634)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,043 miles
    Test number
    806927183073
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  15. Pass52,409 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,409 miles
    Test number
    385681982051
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAir bag light on
  16. Fail52,406 miles (+2,095)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,406 miles
    Test number
    105020482468
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAir bag light on
  17. Pass50,311 miles (+708)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,311 miles
    Test number
    915123981063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  18. Pass49,603 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,603 miles
    Test number
    481325600175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,584 miles (+2,481)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,584 miles
    Test number
    690217090042
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  20. Pass47,103 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,103 miles
    Test number
    981890406393
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth rear brop link ball joints worn
    • NoteNear side rear tyre has nail in tread
    • NoteOff side front drop link top ball joint dust cover split

Questions about V34 NKX

Does V34 NKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V34 NKX is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V34 NKX?
The MOT on V34 NKX is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V34 NKX done?
V34 NKX was recorded at 60,691 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 715 miles a year.
Has V34 NKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V34 NKX has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on V34 NKX 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 V34 NKX find?
V34 NKX passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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