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BMW 528

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

V656 OABMOT history

V656 OAB is a green petrol BMW 528 first used on 28 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

V656 OAB green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
173,157 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V656 OAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V656 OAB was last recorded at 173,157 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,144 miles · 13 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
3,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,157 miles
  • 2024 – 173,144 miles
  • 2023 – 173,139 miles
  • 2022 – 173,126 miles
  • 2021 – 173,080 miles
  • 2020 – 172,908 miles
  • 2019 – 172,603 miles
  • 2018 – 167,361 miles
  • 2017 – 161,735 miles
  • 2016 – 158,692 miles
  • 2015 – 155,286 miles
  • 2014 – 148,614 miles
  • 2013 – 139,871 miles
  • 2012 – 134,434 miles
  • 2011 – 132,354 miles
  • 2010 – 131,687 miles
  • 2009 – 128,548 miles
  • 2008 – 118,463 miles
  • 2007 – 108,435 miles
  • 2006 – 97,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,157 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,157 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    173,157 miles
    Test number
    758683171075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,144 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    173,144 miles
    Test number
    622417763073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass173,139 miles (+13)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    173,139 miles
    Test number
    607132291045
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass173,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    173,126 miles
    Test number
    933413899872
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail173,126 miles (+10)5 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,126 miles
    Test number
    248392777270
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail173,116 miles (+36)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,116 miles
    Test number
    927756859246
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass173,080 miles (+172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    173,080 miles
    Test number
    557612453237
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass172,908 miles (+305)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    172,908 miles
    Test number
    988703607408
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps misty

  9. Pass172,603 miles (+5,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    172,603 miles
    Test number
    326957324265
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point slight corrosion

  10. Pass167,361 miles (+5,626)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    167,361 miles
    Test number
    488008122667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass161,735 miles (+3,043)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    161,735 miles
    Test number
    814178749155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass158,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    158,692 miles
    Test number
    880950055264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail158,692 miles (+3,406)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,692 miles
    Test number
    388843670700
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass155,286 miles (+6,672)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    155,286 miles
    Test number
    207133415158
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass148,614 miles (+8,743)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    148,614 miles
    Test number
    276854294072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass139,871 miles (+5,437)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    139,871 miles
    Test number
    889324853046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass134,434 miles (+2,080)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    134,434 miles
    Test number
    777551952095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass132,354 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    132,354 miles
    Test number
    517039241039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass131,687 miles (+3,139)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    131,687 miles
    Test number
    413090530034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass128,548 miles (+10,085)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    128,548 miles
    Test number
    831976919030
    • NoteL/H front fog lamp not working. Wiring fault at lamp assembly.
    • NoteRear brake pads are starting to get low.

  21. Pass118,463 miles (+10,028)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    118,463 miles
    Test number
    181175508040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass108,435 miles (+10,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    108,435 miles
    Test number
    522873517008
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass97,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    97,489 miles
    Test number
    711251626010
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V656 OAB

Does V656 OAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V656 OAB is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V656 OAB?
The MOT on V656 OAB is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V656 OAB done?
V656 OAB was recorded at 173,157 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 3,826 miles a year.
Has V656 OAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V656 OAB has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on V656 OAB 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 V656 OAB find?
V656 OAB passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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