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BMW 528

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V643 GAKMOT history

V643 GAK is a red petrol BMW 528 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 154,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2023.

V643 GAK red BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2024
Mileage
154,699 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2023
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V643 GAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V643 GAK was last recorded at 154,699 miles on 22 Feb 2023, 1,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,192 miles · 11 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,507 miles
Average per year
4,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,699 miles
  • 2022 – 153,192 miles
  • 2021 – 151,953 miles
  • 2020 – 151,248 miles
  • 2019 – 148,317 miles
  • 2018 – 145,689 miles
  • 2017 – 141,529 miles
  • 2016 – 136,739 miles
  • 2014 – 134,429 miles
  • 2013 – 131,152 miles
  • 2012 – 126,238 miles
  • 2011 – 121,126 miles
  • 2010 – 114,608 miles
  • 2009 – 108,346 miles
  • 2008 – 99,693 miles
  • 2007 – 90,634 miles
  • 2006 – 82,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,699 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Requires attention (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Requires attention (5.3.6 (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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,699 miles (+1,507)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    154,699 miles
    Test number
    372177495029
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Requires attention (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Requires attention (5.3.6 (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. Pass153,192 miles (+1,239)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    153,192 miles
    Test number
    765963490128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass151,953 miles (+705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    151,953 miles
    Test number
    645364726612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass151,248 miles (+2,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    151,248 miles
    Test number
    762648568640
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass148,317 miles (+2,628)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    148,317 miles
    Test number
    639242480211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass145,689 miles (+4,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    145,689 miles
    Test number
    288802271130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  7. Pass141,529 miles (+4,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    141,529 miles
    Test number
    668401241969
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front lower arm (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass136,739 miles (+2,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    136,739 miles
    Test number
    686660909231
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  9. Pass134,429 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    134,429 miles
    Test number
    235164444205
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  10. Fail134,395 miles (+3,243)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,395 miles
    Test number
    819079334206
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass131,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    131,152 miles
    Test number
    369831233291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail131,152 miles (+4,914)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,152 miles
    Test number
    995985923232
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
  13. Pass126,238 miles (+5,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    126,238 miles
    Test number
    308889922465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass121,126 miles (+6,518)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    121,126 miles
    Test number
    196804721200
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
  15. Pass114,608 miles (+6,262)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    114,608 miles
    Test number
    583284110208
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
  16. Pass108,346 miles (+8,653)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    108,346 miles
    Test number
    120353819220
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass99,693 miles (+9,059)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    99,693 miles
    Test number
    164730628265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass90,634 miles (+8,323)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    90,634 miles
    Test number
    734776127273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass82,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    82,311 miles
    Test number
    604200236229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V643 GAK

Does V643 GAK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V643 GAK expired on 10 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V643 GAK?
The MOT on V643 GAK expired on 10 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V643 GAK done?
V643 GAK was recorded at 154,699 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2023, an average of 4,383 miles a year.
Has V643 GAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V643 GAK has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on V643 GAK 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 V643 GAK find?
V643 GAK passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2023 with 6 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive requires attention; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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