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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V626 FBYMOT history

V626 FBY is a blue petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 2 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2022 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 218,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2022.

V626 FBY blue 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 3 Feb 2022
Mileage
218,348 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V626 FBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

V626 FBY was last recorded at 218,348 miles on 4 Feb 2022, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,255 miles · 4 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
6,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 218,348 miles
  • 2021 – 218,255 miles
  • 2020 – 218,255 miles
  • 2019 – 214,755 miles
  • 2018 – 202,608 miles
  • 2017 – 197,950 miles
  • 2016 – 193,554 miles
  • 2015 – 186,432 miles
  • 2014 – 178,645 miles
  • 2012 – 173,084 miles
  • 2011 – 153,290 miles
  • 2010 – 141,644 miles
  • 2009 – 134,432 miles
  • 2007 – 128,027 miles
  • 2006 – 121,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail218,348 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryEML on
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damage
  • AdvisoryNearside Front light not working
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on both edges
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
  • AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning light on
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

What MOT failures 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail218,348 miles (+93)6 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,348 miles
    Test number
    581866412816
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on both edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning light on
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  2. Pass218,255 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    218,255 miles
    Test number
    155984893370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail218,255 miles (+3,500)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,255 miles
    Test number
    645626127748
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass214,755 miles (+12,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    214,755 miles
    Test number
    244933926431
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass202,608 miles (+4,658)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    202,608 miles
    Test number
    413901805333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass197,950 miles (+46)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    197,950 miles
    Test number
    111085716714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak heavy oil leak

  7. Fail197,904 miles (+4,350)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,904 miles
    Test number
    473063646599
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak heavy oil leak

  8. Pass193,554 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    193,554 miles
    Test number
    715261883887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very thin (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very thin (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeavy oil leak, underneath of engine covered

  9. Fail193,547 miles (+7,115)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,547 miles
    Test number
    711148503277
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very thin (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very thin (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeavy oil leak, underneath of engine covered

  10. Pass186,432 miles (+128)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    186,432 miles
    Test number
    178915315006
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorrosion to both front to rear brake pipes
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated only just passed test,recommend it to be replaced
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  11. Fail186,304 miles (+7,659)5 failures1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,304 miles
    Test number
    609229105044
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorrosion to both front to rear brake pipes
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated only just passed test,recommend it to be replaced
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteTread on o/s/r tyre only 1.86mm recommend it to be replaced

  12. Pass178,645 miles (+5,561)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    178,645 miles
    Test number
    127679704089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass173,084 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    173,084 miles
    Test number
    417133552300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 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)

  14. Fail173,084 miles (+9,344)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,084 miles
    Test number
    877983852353
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass163,740 miles (+10,450)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    163,740 miles
    Test number
    309810712061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass153,290 miles (+11,646)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    153,290 miles
    Test number
    628706201022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass141,644 miles (+7,212)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    141,644 miles
    Test number
    863552710098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass134,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    134,432 miles
    Test number
    320540719089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail134,432 miles (+6,405)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,432 miles
    Test number
    970259609087
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass128,027 miles (+6,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    128,027 miles
    Test number
    383307727396
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass121,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    121,718 miles
    Test number
    821443346335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail121,718 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,718 miles
    Test number
    112032946334
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about V626 FBY

Does V626 FBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V626 FBY expired on 3 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V626 FBY?
The MOT on V626 FBY expired on 3 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V626 FBY done?
V626 FBY was recorded at 218,348 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2022, an average of 6,374 miles a year.
Has V626 FBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V626 FBY has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on V626 FBY 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 V626 FBY find?
V626 FBY failed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2022 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: nearside front direction indicator incorrect colour; nearside headlamp levelling device inoperative; nearside headlamp light source and lamp not compatible, and 17 more.

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