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BMW 528

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V68 GGFMOT history

V68 GGF is a silver petrol BMW 528 first used on 12 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2023
Mileage
153,103 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V68 GGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V68 GGF was last recorded at 153,103 miles on 16 Mar 2022, 153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,950 miles · 6 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
153 miles
Average per year
6,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 153,103 miles
  • 2021 – 152,950 miles
  • 2019 – 152,937 miles
  • 2018 – 149,774 miles
  • 2017 – 146,867 miles
  • 2016 – 144,227 miles
  • 2015 – 141,037 miles
  • 2014 – 138,260 miles
  • 2013 – 135,265 miles
  • 2012 – 132,298 miles
  • 2011 – 120,484 miles
  • 2010 – 110,423 miles
  • 2009 – 98,981 miles
  • 2008 – 83,499 miles
  • 2007 – 69,310 miles
  • 2006 – 55,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,103 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,103 miles (+153)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    153,103 miles
    Test number
    661277915875
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass152,950 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    152,950 miles
    Test number
    641227843719
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (by fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass152,937 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,937 miles
    Test number
    357958486098
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail152,936 miles (+3,162)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,936 miles
    Test number
    359121860586
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass149,774 miles (+2,907)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    149,774 miles
    Test number
    246795249057
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (j))

  6. Pass146,867 miles (+2,640)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    146,867 miles
    Test number
    967402437420
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s ans o/s pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass144,227 miles (+130)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    144,227 miles
    Test number
    895711560354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail144,097 miles (+3,060)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,097 miles
    Test number
    705807786288
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass141,037 miles (+2,777)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    141,037 miles
    Test number
    945047998425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass138,260 miles (+2,995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    138,260 miles
    Test number
    547265404333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass135,265 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    135,265 miles
    Test number
    516145283258
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail135,209 miles (+2,911)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,209 miles
    Test number
    256598273223
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass132,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    132,298 miles
    Test number
    769522792227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail132,298 miles (+11,814)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,298 miles
    Test number
    738340492239
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass120,484 miles (+10,061)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    120,484 miles
    Test number
    887499351260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass110,423 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    110,423 miles
    Test number
    900647660224
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear flexible brake hoses perished and cracked

  17. Fail110,423 miles (+11,442)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,423 miles
    Test number
    104827560223
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear flexible brake hoses perished and cracked
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar linkrod balljoint gaitor split open
    • NoteStrong advise: Nearside front tyre bald on inner raised tread
    • NoteNearside rear indicator going white

  18. Pass98,981 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    98,981 miles
    Test number
    302645879231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront offside tyre wearing low on inside.
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  19. Fail98,981 miles (+15,482)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,981 miles
    Test number
    251295679260
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront offside tyre wearing low on inside.
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  20. Pass83,499 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    83,499 miles
    Test number
    712053968289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear registration plate slight delamination

  21. Fail83,499 miles (+14,189)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,499 miles
    Test number
    393793268479
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear registration plate slight delamination

  22. Pass69,310 miles (+14,026)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    69,310 miles
    Test number
    444828267210
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside anti roll bar link upper ball joint boot torn.
    • NoteOffside front anti roll link upper ball joint boot torn.

  23. Pass55,284 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    55,284 miles
    Test number
    190920076220
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on.
    • NoteParking brake performance only just passable.

  24. Fail55,284 miles3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,284 miles
    Test number
    343730576488
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp on.
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteParking brake performance only just passable.

Questions about V68 GGF

Does V68 GGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V68 GGF expired on 15 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V68 GGF?
The MOT on V68 GGF expired on 15 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V68 GGF done?
V68 GGF was recorded at 153,103 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2022, an average of 6,325 miles a year.
Has V68 GGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V68 GGF has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on V68 GGF 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 V68 GGF find?
V68 GGF passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2022 with 10 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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