BMW 528
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
V74 FBYMOT history
V74 FBY is a silver petrol BMW 528 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 231,724 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 231,724 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 4,769 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V74 FBY
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V74 FBY was last recorded at 231,724 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 3,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 228,502 miles · 4 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,222 miles
- Average per year
- 4,769 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 231,724 miles
- 2025 – 228,502 miles
- 2024 – 227,326 miles
- 2023 – 225,747 miles
- 2022 – 225,454 miles
- 2021 – 225,412 miles
- 2020 – 223,778 miles
- 2019 – 218,800 miles
- 2018 – 214,511 miles
- 2017 – 209,824 miles
- 2013 – 203,910 miles
- 2012 – 198,755 miles
- 2011 – 187,307 miles
- 2010 – 175,840 miles
- 2009 – 165,972 miles
- 2008 – 156,441 miles
- 2007 – 146,424 miles
- 2006 – 135,435 miles
- 2005 – 133,951 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass231,724 miles
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2018
Slight play in n/s and o/s rack ends
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
31 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass231,724 miles (+3,222)4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 231,724 miles
- Test number
- 170598745383
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass228,502 miles (+1,176)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 228,502 miles
- Test number
- 478427793629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass227,326 miles (+1,579)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 227,326 miles
- Test number
- 348138463749
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass225,747 miles (+293)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 225,747 miles
- Test number
- 965133181140
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in n/s front steering rack end
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass225,454 miles (+17)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 225,454 miles
- Test number
- 937215531013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s and o/s steering rack ends
Fail225,437 miles (+5)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,437 miles
- Test number
- 544472975225
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s and o/s rack ends
Fail225,432 miles (+20)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,432 miles
- Test number
- 650414618041
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s and o/s rack ends
Fail225,412 miles (+1,634)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,412 miles
- Test number
- 691140841837
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass223,778 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 223,778 miles
- Test number
- 856784419804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail223,778 miles (+4,978)1 dangerous7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,778 miles
- Test number
- 422985208046
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass218,800 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 218,800 miles
- Test number
- 712526527155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail218,800 miles (+4,289)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,800 miles
- Test number
- 841914648416
- DangerousNearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety PETROL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass214,511 miles (+167)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 214,511 miles
- Test number
- 394644775106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail214,344 miles (+4,520)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,344 miles
- Test number
- 487158545474
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass209,824 miles (+157)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 209,824 miles
- Test number
- 506534937345
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill excessively corroded around jacking point but not in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill excessively corroded around jacking point but not in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to thick grease coating, suspect pipes corroded underneath
Fail209,667 miles (+5,757)7 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,667 miles
- Test number
- 339716028539
- FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle nearside to offside (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill excessively corroded around jacking point but not prescribed area (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill excessively corroded around jacking point but not prescribed area (6.1.B.2)
Pass203,910 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 203,910 miles
- Test number
- 197166513375
- 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail203,910 miles (+5,155)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,910 miles
- Test number
- 129746713305
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass198,755 miles (+198)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 198,755 miles
- Test number
- 585308912386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail198,557 miles (+11,250)13 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,557 miles
- Test number
- 987742092255
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteAll brake pads worn
- NotePads warning lamp on
- NoteService lamp on
Pass187,307 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 187,307 miles
- Test number
- 598137931213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail187,307 miles (+11,467)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,307 miles
- Test number
- 897597621202
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass175,840 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 175,840 miles
- Test number
- 940281000295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,840 miles (+9,868)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,840 miles
- Test number
- 362630800299
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass165,972 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 165,972 miles
- Test number
- 214968219242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,972 miles (+9,531)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,972 miles
- Test number
- 470208119217
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass156,441 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 156,441 miles
- Test number
- 403577618214
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail156,441 miles (+10,017)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,441 miles
- Test number
- 920737718279
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass146,424 miles (+10,989)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 146,424 miles
- Test number
- 734218317273
- NoteO/s rear door does not open from inside or outside
Pass135,435 miles (+1,484)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 135,435 miles
- Test number
- 192788926264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,951 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 133,951 miles
- Test number
- 442002255260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V74 FBY
- Does V74 FBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V74 FBY is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V74 FBY?
- The MOT on V74 FBY is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V74 FBY done?
- V74 FBY was recorded at 231,724 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 4,769 miles a year.
- Has V74 FBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V74 FBY has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on V74 FBY 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 V74 FBY find?
- V74 FBY passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 4 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective slightly opaque; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective slightly opaque, and 3 more.
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