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BMW 528

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V46 DPGMOT history

V46 DPG is a green petrol BMW 528 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 77,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

V46 DPG green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
77,380 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V46 DPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V46 DPG was last recorded at 77,380 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,477 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
903 miles
Average per year
2,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,380 miles
  • 2025 – 76,477 miles
  • 2024 – 74,978 miles
  • 2023 – 71,964 miles
  • 2022 – 69,961 miles
  • 2021 – 67,728 miles
  • 2020 – 65,612 miles
  • 2019 – 63,882 miles
  • 2018 – 61,637 miles
  • 2017 – 56,680 miles
  • 2016 – 52,831 miles
  • 2015 – 47,624 miles
  • 2014 – 43,130 miles
  • 2013 – 38,564 miles
  • 2012 – 36,313 miles
  • 2011 – 33,928 miles
  • 2010 – 28,425 miles
  • 2009 – 26,378 miles
  • 2008 – 23,287 miles
  • 2007 – 20,785 miles
  • 2006 – 18,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,380 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,380 miles (+903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    77,380 miles
    Test number
    825039464106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass76,477 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    76,477 miles
    Test number
    574418463921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,978 miles (+3,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,978 miles
    Test number
    745651025478
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass71,964 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,964 miles
    Test number
    913798132487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,952 miles (+1,991)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,952 miles
    Test number
    218144396226
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Continental Premium Contact 2 225/55 X R16W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass69,961 miles (+2,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,961 miles
    Test number
    477539230019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess air sack perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))
  7. Pass67,728 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,728 miles
    Test number
    167309858539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,724 miles (+2,112)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,724 miles
    Test number
    438469368454
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass65,612 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,612 miles
    Test number
    978715211302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,882 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,882 miles
    Test number
    847075973701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,637 miles (+4,957)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    61,637 miles
    Test number
    178486536464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,680 miles (+3,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    56,680 miles
    Test number
    657498420791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
  13. Pass52,831 miles (+5,207)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,831 miles
    Test number
    869861544045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,624 miles (+4,494)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,624 miles
    Test number
    666915725298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,130 miles
    Test number
    309163134273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,130 miles (+4,566)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,130 miles
    Test number
    965652634288
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass38,564 miles (+2,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,564 miles
    Test number
    709994433277
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass36,313 miles (+2,385)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,313 miles
    Test number
    395583512461
    • NoteFront brake discs very corroded and dished [pads ok].
    • NoteOffside front top link rod ball joint dust cover split.
  19. Pass33,928 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,928 miles
    Test number
    479536711234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,908 miles (+5,483)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,908 miles
    Test number
    397601911296
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded and dished.
  21. Pass28,425 miles (+2,047)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    28,425 miles
    Test number
    373883900496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,378 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,378 miles
    Test number
    161664309246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,287 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,287 miles
    Test number
    344706528438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,785 miles (+2,767)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    20,785 miles
    Test number
    351143227459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    18,018 miles
    Test number
    122693826225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V46 DPG

Does V46 DPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V46 DPG is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V46 DPG?
The MOT on V46 DPG is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V46 DPG done?
V46 DPG was recorded at 77,380 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 2,976 miles a year.
Has V46 DPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V46 DPG has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V46 DPG 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 V46 DPG find?
V46 DPG passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear.

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