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BMW 528

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

V673 OABMOT history

V673 OAB is a blue petrol BMW 528 first used on 5 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 197,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

V673 OAB blue 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 Sept 2027
Mileage
197,117 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V673 OAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V673 OAB was last recorded at 197,117 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 1,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,648 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,469 miles
Average per year
3,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,117 miles
  • 2025 – 195,648 miles
  • 2024 – 194,157 miles
  • 2023 – 192,648 miles
  • 2022 – 191,242 miles
  • 2021 – 188,873 miles
  • 2020 – 187,297 miles
  • 2019 – 185,545 miles
  • 2018 – 183,004 miles
  • 2017 – 181,756 miles
  • 2016 – 178,938 miles
  • 2015 – 176,390 miles
  • 2014 – 174,050 miles
  • 2013 – 171,588 miles
  • 2012 – 169,327 miles
  • 2011 – 165,354 miles
  • 2010 – 158,846 miles
  • 2009 – 154,696 miles
  • 2008 – 142,645 miles
  • 2007 – 133,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,117 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and ferrules

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,117 miles (+1,469)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    197,117 miles
    Test number
    772215511803
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass195,648 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    195,648 miles
    Test number
    305834793914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass194,157 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    194,157 miles
    Test number
    830945854907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass192,648 miles (+175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    192,648 miles
    Test number
    181048031530
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Fail192,473 miles (+1,231)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,473 miles
    Test number
    673801967034
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Steel Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass191,242 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    191,242 miles
    Test number
    158569592181
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail191,207 miles (+2,334)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,207 miles
    Test number
    961986200773
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass188,873 miles (+1,576)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    188,873 miles
    Test number
    797346170266
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease and ferroles (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  9. Pass187,297 miles (+1,752)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    187,297 miles
    Test number
    769328308813
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily greased all over
  10. Pass185,545 miles (+2,541)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    185,545 miles
    Test number
    646083027619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass183,004 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    183,004 miles
    Test number
    237277038391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass181,756 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    181,756 miles
    Test number
    108645610948
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Fail181,734 miles (+2,796)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,734 miles
    Test number
    112019378286
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass178,938 miles (+2,548)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    178,938 miles
    Test number
    729374200781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass176,390 miles (+2,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    176,390 miles
    Test number
    406445415209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass174,050 miles (+2,462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    174,050 miles
    Test number
    899102614288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  17. Pass171,588 miles (+2,261)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    171,588 miles
    Test number
    708610813208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
  18. Pass169,327 miles (+3,973)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    169,327 miles
    Test number
    748703512289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass165,354 miles (+6,508)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    165,354 miles
    Test number
    909734511207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass158,846 miles (+4,150)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    158,846 miles
    Test number
    691024510231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass154,696 miles (+3,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    154,696 miles
    Test number
    411183539232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  22. Pass150,946 miles (+8,301)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    150,946 miles
    Test number
    682952319056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass142,645 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    142,645 miles
    Test number
    143879238012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail142,632 miles (+8,755)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,632 miles
    Test number
    833386138090
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  25. Pass133,877 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    133,877 miles
    Test number
    672671217016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V673 OAB

Does V673 OAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V673 OAB is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V673 OAB?
The MOT on V673 OAB is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V673 OAB done?
V673 OAB was recorded at 197,117 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 3,217 miles a year.
Has V673 OAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V673 OAB has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V673 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 V673 OAB find?
V673 OAB passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered with grease; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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