BMW 528
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
V56 HLFMOT history
V56 HLF is a silver petrol BMW 528 first used on 12 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,796 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 128,796 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,548 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V56 HLF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 528
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 12 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V56 HLF was last recorded at 128,796 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 128,795 miles · 22 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 3,548 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 128,796 miles
- 2022 – 128,775 miles
- 2021 – 127,657 miles
- 2020 – 126,516 miles
- 2019 – 124,673 miles
- 2018 – 121,929 miles
- 2017 – 118,542 miles
- 2016 – 114,787 miles
- 2015 – 110,641 miles
- 2014 – 107,057 miles
- 2013 – 104,244 miles
- 2012 – 101,509 miles
- 2011 – 99,649 miles
- 2010 – 94,043 miles
- 2009 – 88,212 miles
- 2008 – 82,216 miles
- 2007 – 74,719 miles
- 2006 – 63,984 miles
- 2005 – 54,493 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,796 miles
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFuel tank support straps -- CorrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill -- Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,796 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 128,796 miles
- Test number
- 109542759086
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel tank support straps -- Corroded
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill -- Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail128,795 miles (+20)3 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,795 miles
- Test number
- 287826611634
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Above rear differential (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Manual adjuster inoperative (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear -- Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel tank support straps -- Corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides -- Lightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill -- Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass128,775 miles (+1,118)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 128,775 miles
- Test number
- 953247961505
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is on 3mm of tread
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,657 miles (+13)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 127,657 miles
- Test number
- 382037989524
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Fail127,644 miles (+1,128)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,644 miles
- Test number
- 564119491996
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass126,516 miles (+1,843)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 126,516 miles
- Test number
- 278306578480
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass124,673 miles (+2,744)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 124,673 miles
- Test number
- 432176573187
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass121,929 miles (+3,387)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 121,929 miles
- Test number
- 128286930205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,542 miles (+3,755)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 118,542 miles
- Test number
- 210491512751
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
Pass114,787 miles (+4,146)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 114,787 miles
- Test number
- 907543728696
- AdvisoryOffside front and rear tyres perished
Pass110,641 miles (+3,584)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 110,641 miles
- Test number
- 312609846186
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass107,057 miles (+2,813)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 107,057 miles
- Test number
- 319660284283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,244 miles (+2,735)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 104,244 miles
- Test number
- 448904573237
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass101,509 miles (+1,860)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 101,509 miles
- Test number
- 859466672298
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteN/s/r tyre inner edge heavily worn
Pass99,649 miles (+5,606)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 99,649 miles
- Test number
- 679659871200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,043 miles (+5,831)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 94,043 miles
- Test number
- 600618580295
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass88,212 miles (+5,996)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 88,212 miles
- Test number
- 491712599263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,216 miles (+7,497)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 82,216 miles
- Test number
- 943091688275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,719 miles (+10,735)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 74,719 miles
- Test number
- 260020107358
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,984 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 63,984 miles
- Test number
- 373081396473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,984 miles (+9,491)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,984 miles
- Test number
- 800511696259
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,493 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 54,493 miles
- Test number
- 834041405306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V56 HLF
- Does V56 HLF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V56 HLF is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V56 HLF?
- The MOT on V56 HLF is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V56 HLF done?
- V56 HLF was recorded at 128,796 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 3,548 miles a year.
- Has V56 HLF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V56 HLF has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on V56 HLF 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 V56 HLF find?
- V56 HLF passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; fuel tank support straps -- corroded, and 2 more.
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