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BMW 528

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V688 LGCMOT history

V688 LGC is a blue petrol BMW 528 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2023.

V688 LGC blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2023
Mileage
113,097 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V688 LGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V688 LGC was last recorded at 113,097 miles on 14 Nov 2023, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,084 miles · 28 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
3,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 113,097 miles
  • 2022 – 111,307 miles
  • 2021 – 106,898 miles
  • 2019 – 104,242 miles
  • 2018 – 99,091 miles
  • 2017 – 94,667 miles
  • 2016 – 89,375 miles
  • 2015 – 82,335 miles
  • 2014 – 77,572 miles
  • 2013 – 73,785 miles
  • 2011 – 69,439 miles
  • 2009 – 63,139 miles
  • 2008 – 60,438 miles
  • 2006 – 54,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail113,097 miles
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damper rod is damaged and seal weeping (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear jacking points/sills corroded. Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside 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)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail113,097 miles (+13)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,097 miles
    Test number
    855020379117
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damper rod is damaged and seal weeping (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail113,084 miles (+1,777)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,084 miles
    Test number
    302879845307
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass111,307 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    111,307 miles
    Test number
    613632586877
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, and perished (recommend changing) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill/jacking point corroded. Sill cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, and perished (recommend changing) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill/jacking point corroded. Sill cover fitted

  4. Fail111,307 miles (+4,409)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,307 miles
    Test number
    438477672738
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, and perished (recommend changing) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill/jacking point corroded. Sill cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, and perished (recommend changing) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill/jacking point corroded. Sill cover fitted

  5. Pass106,898 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    106,898 miles
    Test number
    231578765046
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear jacking points/sills corroded. Sill covers fitted

  6. Fail106,898 miles (+2,656)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,898 miles
    Test number
    380489515320
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery/charging light on
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear jacking points/sills corroded. Sill covers fitted

  7. Pass104,242 miles (+5,151)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,242 miles
    Test number
    454847075578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,091 miles
    Test number
    700500910826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail99,091 miles (+4,424)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,091 miles
    Test number
    412468527261
    • 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, center (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass94,667 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,667 miles
    Test number
    363724147878
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm Central (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)

  11. Fail94,665 miles (+5,290)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,665 miles
    Test number
    814877734003
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • 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)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm Central (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass89,375 miles (+7,040)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,375 miles
    Test number
    150601497331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,335 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    82,335 miles
    Test number
    298553415066
    • NoteRear brake pipes to hoses and long pipes slightly corroded

  14. Fail82,335 miles (+4,763)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,335 miles
    Test number
    557483515021
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear brake pipes to hoses and long pipes slightly corroded

  15. Pass77,572 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    77,572 miles
    Test number
    635887414024
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail77,548 miles (+3,763)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,548 miles
    Test number
    579485114022
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass73,785 miles (+4,346)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,785 miles
    Test number
    846094913062
    • NoteInsides of rear brake discs corroded

  18. Pass69,439 miles (+2,543)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    69,439 miles
    Test number
    459403851403
    • NoteInsides of rear brake discs corroded

  19. Fail66,896 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,896 miles
    Test number
    229074301019
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass66,896 miles (+3,757)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    66,896 miles
    Test number
    556994401083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,139 miles (+2,701)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,139 miles
    Test number
    660595669336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,438 miles (+2,793)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    60,438 miles
    Test number
    421676168434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,645 miles (+3,563)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    57,645 miles
    Test number
    680301818092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,082 miles (+3,837)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,082 miles
    Test number
    612693656329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    50,245 miles
    Test number
    924047416054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V688 LGC

Does V688 LGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V688 LGC expired on 20 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V688 LGC?
The MOT on V688 LGC expired on 20 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V688 LGC done?
V688 LGC was recorded at 113,097 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2023, an average of 3,526 miles a year.
Has V688 LGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V688 LGC has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V688 LGC 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 V688 LGC find?
V688 LGC failed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2023 with 4 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside parking brake inoperative on one side; nearside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill; offside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, and 3 more.

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