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BMW 528

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V68 JWNMOT history

V68 JWN is a black petrol BMW 528 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 103,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

V68 JWN black 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 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
103,802 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V68 JWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V68 JWN was last recorded at 103,802 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 7,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,124 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,678 miles
Average per year
2,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,802 miles
  • 2025 – 96,124 miles
  • 2024 – 96,028 miles
  • 2023 – 94,416 miles
  • 2022 – 92,315 miles
  • 2021 – 85,940 miles
  • 2019 – 84,204 miles
  • 2018 – 78,695 miles
  • 2016 – 72,269 miles
  • 2015 – 72,082 miles
  • 2014 – 71,237 miles
  • 2008 – 66,974 miles
  • 2006 – 63,075 miles
  • 2005 – 57,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,802 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(reaction arm bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (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.

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,802 miles (+7,678)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    103,802 miles
    Test number
    559046164712
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(reaction arm bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass96,124 miles (+96)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,124 miles
    Test number
    245472366014
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass96,028 miles (+1,612)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,028 miles
    Test number
    890069505428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,416 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    94,416 miles
    Test number
    750137073759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,315 miles (+6,375)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,315 miles
    Test number
    292304477448
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,940 miles (+1,736)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    85,940 miles
    Test number
    208069259069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass84,204 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,204 miles
    Test number
    250578408281
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail84,204 miles (+5,509)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,204 miles
    Test number
    598853630122
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass78,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,695 miles
    Test number
    135097672839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,695 miles (+6,426)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,695 miles
    Test number
    260418227413
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass72,269 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,269 miles
    Test number
    162538102853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,082 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,082 miles
    Test number
    828043905223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,237 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    71,237 miles
    Test number
    859867794108
    • NoteDisc corroded

  14. Fail71,237 miles (+4,263)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,237 miles
    Test number
    609826394111
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDisc corroded

  15. Pass66,974 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    66,974 miles
    Test number
    423510918203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,943 miles (+3,868)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,943 miles
    Test number
    933409008084
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass63,075 miles (+5,104)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    63,075 miles
    Test number
    552131526365
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer edge void. bothside front brake discs worn.

  18. Pass57,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    57,971 miles
    Test number
    181828515351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V68 JWN

Does V68 JWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V68 JWN is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V68 JWN?
The MOT on V68 JWN is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V68 JWN done?
V68 JWN was recorded at 103,802 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 2,203 miles a year.
Has V68 JWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V68 JWN has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2019.
Has the mileage on V68 JWN 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 JWN find?
V68 JWN passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(reaction arm bush); front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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