BMW 528
Green · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc
V697 ELFMOT history
V697 ELF is a green petrol BMW 528 first used on 27 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 119,610 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 119,610 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,872 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V697 ELF
- 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
- 27 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
V697 ELF was last recorded at 119,610 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 1,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 118,544 miles · 5 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,066 miles
- Average per year
- 3,872 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 119,610 miles
- 2024 – 118,544 miles
- 2023 – 117,617 miles
- 2022 – 117,062 miles
- 2021 – 116,382 miles
- 2020 – 115,697 miles
- 2019 – 113,699 miles
- 2018 – 112,279 miles
- 2017 – 110,366 miles
- 2016 – 108,478 miles
- 2015 – 104,818 miles
- 2014 – 103,103 miles
- 2013 – 101,414 miles
- 2012 – 98,634 miles
- 2011 – 95,052 miles
- 2010 – 83,656 miles
- 2009 – 73,283 miles
- 2008 – 64,360 miles
- 2007 – 55,399 miles
- 2006 – 43,372 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail119,610 miles
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner body sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat is fixed in one position and unable to be moved back for forwards
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory8 MOTs, 2012–2018
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail119,610 miles (+1,066)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,610 miles
- Test number
- 380240992748
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner body sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat is fixed in one position and unable to be moved back for forwards
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,544 miles (+927)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 118,544 miles
- Test number
- 342243220464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,617 miles (+555)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 117,617 miles
- Test number
- 232808943755
- AdvisoryO/s rear inner body sill badly corroded
Pass117,062 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 117,062 miles
- Test number
- 738035035354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail117,061 miles (+679)3 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,061 miles
- Test number
- 573662126350
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,382 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 116,382 miles
- Test number
- 923790968946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,378 miles (+681)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,378 miles
- Test number
- 348545214189
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass115,697 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 115,697 miles
- Test number
- 622848467540
- AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes have corrosion on them
Fail115,697 miles (+1,998)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,697 miles
- Test number
- 377359046129
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes have corrosion on them
Pass113,699 miles (+1,420)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 113,699 miles
- Test number
- 251186188589
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass112,279 miles (+1,913)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 112,279 miles
- Test number
- 317184249474
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass110,366 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 110,366 miles
- Test number
- 972130654654
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
Fail110,361 miles (+1,883)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,361 miles
- Test number
- 916346116153
- FailureCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Outer 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
Pass108,478 miles (+3,660)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 108,478 miles
- Test number
- 522619022614
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
Pass104,818 miles (+1,715)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 104,818 miles
- Test number
- 585324015155
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear exhaust heat shield insecure
Pass103,103 miles (+22)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 103,103 miles
- Test number
- 786847604123
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear exhaust heat shield insecure
Fail103,081 miles (+1,667)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,081 miles
- Test number
- 668144804108
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear exhaust heat shield insecure
Pass101,414 miles (+2,780)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 101,414 miles
- Test number
- 167530003180
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass98,634 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 98,634 miles
- Test number
- 388373602112
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail98,626 miles (+3,574)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,626 miles
- Test number
- 467493302143
- FailureNearside Front 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass95,052 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 95,052 miles
- Test number
- 497322831036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,049 miles (+11,393)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,049 miles
- Test number
- 986789821082
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/s/r parking brake low in performance n/s 255kg o/s 143kg
Pass83,656 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 83,656 miles
- Test number
- 481023930059
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/r inner sidelamp bulb not working outer bulb ok
Fail83,656 miles (+10,373)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,656 miles
- Test number
- 473100830033
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/r inner sidelamp bulb not working outer bulb ok
Pass73,283 miles (+8,923)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 73,283 miles
- Test number
- 992274049073
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass64,360 miles (+8,961)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 64,360 miles
- Test number
- 910891468033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,399 miles (+12,027)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 55,399 miles
- Test number
- 670972767074
- 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)
Pass43,372 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 43,372 miles
- Test number
- 562178156054
- NoteFront brake pads wearing low. †
Questions about V697 ELF
- Does V697 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V697 ELF expired on 8 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V697 ELF?
- The MOT on V697 ELF expired on 8 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V697 ELF done?
- V697 ELF was recorded at 119,610 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 3,872 miles a year.
- Has V697 ELF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V697 ELF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on V697 ELF 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 V697 ELF find?
- V697 ELF failed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 major defect and 3 advisories: offside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner body sill area; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body sill area; offside front drivers seat is fixed in one position and unable to be moved back for forwards, and 1 more.
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