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BMW 528

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V48 DRDMOT history

V48 DRD is a green petrol BMW 528 first used on 12 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2023.

V48 DRD green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2024
Mileage
119,554 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 DRD
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
12 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 DRD was last recorded at 119,554 miles on 16 Oct 2023, 5,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,509 miles · 19 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
5,045 miles
Average per year
4,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,554 miles
  • 2022 – 114,509 miles
  • 2021 – 113,634 miles
  • 2020 – 110,856 miles
  • 2019 – 108,912 miles
  • 2018 – 105,953 miles
  • 2017 – 98,998 miles
  • 2015 – 93,081 miles
  • 2014 – 83,973 miles
  • 2013 – 72,428 miles
  • 2012 – 64,058 miles
  • 2011 – 60,446 miles
  • 2010 – 56,117 miles
  • 2009 – 51,574 miles
  • 2008 – 46,401 miles
  • 2007 – 44,009 miles
  • 2006 – 39,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,554 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Under side engine cover

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,554 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,554 miles
    Test number
    591170931134
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail119,554 miles (+5,045)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,554 miles
    Test number
    635389930378
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,509 miles (+875)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,509 miles
    Test number
    371358129935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,634 miles (+2,778)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,634 miles
    Test number
    382247467214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,856 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,856 miles
    Test number
    734251622695
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake : Low effort recorded during time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail110,856 miles (+1,944)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,856 miles
    Test number
    145296556001
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake : Low effort recorded during time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,912 miles (+2,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,912 miles
    Test number
    518372522227
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass105,953 miles (+6,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,953 miles
    Test number
    545296093388
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass98,998 miles (+5,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    98,998 miles
    Test number
    493767873860
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass93,081 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    93,081 miles
    Test number
    496296592404
    • AdvisoryUnder side engine cover

  11. Fail93,068 miles (+9,095)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,068 miles
    Test number
    110891302001
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder side engine cover

  12. Pass83,973 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,973 miles
    Test number
    856636034311
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail83,971 miles (+11,543)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,971 miles
    Test number
    687045034320
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass72,428 miles (+8,370)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    72,428 miles
    Test number
    487146433347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,058 miles (+3,612)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,058 miles
    Test number
    846364282285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,446 miles (+4,329)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,446 miles
    Test number
    365561591221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,117 miles (+4,543)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    56,117 miles
    Test number
    274231890213
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking on side walls
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edge

  18. Pass51,574 miles (+5,173)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,574 miles
    Test number
    532642999221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,401 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,401 miles
    Test number
    421315978213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,009 miles (+4,404)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,009 miles
    Test number
    932542987272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    39,605 miles
    Test number
    294880176203
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V48 DRD

Does V48 DRD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V48 DRD expired on 18 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V48 DRD?
The MOT on V48 DRD expired on 18 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V48 DRD done?
V48 DRD was recorded at 119,554 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2023, an average of 4,689 miles a year.
Has V48 DRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 DRD has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V48 DRD 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 V48 DRD find?
V48 DRD passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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