
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass131,152 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 131,152 miles
- Test number
- 369831233291
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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
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)
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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