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BMW 528

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V54 DYWMOT history

V54 DYW is a green petrol BMW 528 first used on 16 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 136,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2023.

V54 DYW green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2024
Mileage
136,193 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2023
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V54 DYW
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
16 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V54 DYW was last recorded at 136,193 miles on 27 Nov 2023, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,167 miles · 22 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
4,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,193 miles
  • 2022 – 129,211 miles
  • 2021 – 123,256 miles
  • 2020 – 120,198 miles
  • 2019 – 116,197 miles
  • 2018 – 112,162 miles
  • 2017 – 106,010 miles
  • 2016 – 99,742 miles
  • 2015 – 93,700 miles
  • 2014 – 88,739 miles
  • 2013 – 81,322 miles
  • 2012 – 79,173 miles
  • 2011 – 73,259 miles
  • 2010 – 70,890 miles
  • 2009 – 67,156 miles
  • 2008 – 64,321 miles
  • 2007 – 59,921 miles
  • 2006 – 53,675 miles
  • 2005 – 46,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,193 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear inner sill corroded by jacking point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,193 miles (+26)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    136,193 miles
    Test number
    606257611321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail136,167 miles (+6,956)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,167 miles
    Test number
    499260005982
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,211 miles (+58)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,211 miles
    Test number
    954198884468
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill corroded by jacking point
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail129,153 miles (+5,897)2 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,153 miles
    Test number
    455679013660
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill corroded by jacking point
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,256 miles (+113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,256 miles
    Test number
    516690109087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail123,143 miles (+2,945)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,143 miles
    Test number
    965437123822
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,198 miles (+4,001)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,198 miles
    Test number
    479599309841
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass116,197 miles (+4,035)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,197 miles
    Test number
    278131365558
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass112,162 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    112,162 miles
    Test number
    902338928871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail112,094 miles (+6,084)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,094 miles
    Test number
    817504958021
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass106,010 miles (+6,268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    106,010 miles
    Test number
    484850841330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/S and N/S front headlight unit have condensation in o.k at time of test.
    • AdvisoryO/S and N/S headlight aims o.k at time of test.

  12. Pass99,742 miles (+6,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,742 miles
    Test number
    625013483008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass93,700 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,700 miles
    Test number
    366687108052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    88,739 miles
    Test number
    585761804361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,739 miles (+7,417)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,739 miles
    Test number
    465181904411
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass81,322 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,322 miles
    Test number
    166016593225
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteN/s headlamp has condensation inside lens
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edge

  17. Fail81,322 miles (+2,149)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,322 miles
    Test number
    138346093249
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteN/s headlamp has condensation inside lens
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edge

  18. Pass79,173 miles (+5,914)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,173 miles
    Test number
    925039792262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/S and N/S front headlight units and head light aim o.k at time of test.

  19. Pass73,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,259 miles
    Test number
    638248291209
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail73,259 miles (+2,369)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,259 miles
    Test number
    727578691200
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail70,890 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,890 miles
    Test number
    463001800394
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass70,890 miles (+3,734)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,890 miles
    Test number
    792761700393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,156 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    67,156 miles
    Test number
    811928089262
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail67,156 miles (+2,835)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,156 miles
    Test number
    532287589290
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly water marked
    • NoteSpare tyre below legal limit

  25. Pass64,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    64,321 miles
    Test number
    663675208362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,321 miles (+4,400)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,321 miles
    Test number
    192161598219
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass59,921 miles (+6,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    59,921 miles
    Test number
    234630247276
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass53,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    53,675 miles
    Test number
    921038746282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail53,675 miles (+7,322)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,675 miles
    Test number
    391355346258
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  30. Pass46,353 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    46,353 miles
    Test number
    633023195196
    • NoteFront pads 2-3mm off sensor. †Rear tyres low †N/S/R tyre excessively worn on inner edge. Strongly advise replacement

Questions about V54 DYW

Does V54 DYW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V54 DYW expired on 26 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V54 DYW?
The MOT on V54 DYW expired on 26 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V54 DYW done?
V54 DYW was recorded at 136,193 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2023, an average of 4,889 miles a year.
Has V54 DYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V54 DYW has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V54 DYW 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 V54 DYW find?
V54 DYW passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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