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BMW 528

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V7 MJWMOT history

V7 MJW is a silver petrol BMW 528 first used on 15 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2022 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2022
Mileage
100,896 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 MJW
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
15 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

V7 MJW was last recorded at 100,896 miles on 13 Jan 2022, 438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,458 miles · 28 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
438 miles
Average per year
2,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,896 miles
  • 2021 – 100,458 miles
  • 2020 – 100,456 miles
  • 2019 – 100,444 miles
  • 2018 – 100,378 miles
  • 2017 – 99,904 miles
  • 2016 – 99,437 miles
  • 2015 – 95,182 miles
  • 2014 – 95,005 miles
  • 2013 – 94,236 miles
  • 2009 – 83,813 miles
  • 2008 – 79,164 miles
  • 2007 – 72,751 miles
  • 2006 – 65,225 miles
  • 2005 – 56,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,896 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.086 (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryEML on
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Heat shield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,896 miles (+438)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,896 miles
    Test number
    246190795920
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.086 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass100,458 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,458 miles
    Test number
    514384397725
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Heat Shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail100,458 miles (+2)2 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,458 miles
    Test number
    963334896030
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Heat Shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail100,456 miles (+9)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,456 miles
    Test number
    867288245222
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No Image? (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Arm - Outer Balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No Image? (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Arm - Outer Balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail100,447 miles (+3)1 dangerous9 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,447 miles
    Test number
    832135481238
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working Staying on/not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative Staying on. Not flashing (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective Insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield insecure

  6. Pass100,444 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,444 miles
    Test number
    289720780326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,378 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,378 miles
    Test number
    290102066862
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing close to wear indicator
    • AdvisoryDush light not working

  8. Fail100,374 miles (+470)10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,374 miles
    Test number
    378939151286
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass99,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    99,904 miles
    Test number
    834656628442
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs has surface rust

  10. Fail99,904 miles (+467)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,904 miles
    Test number
    652642879571
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs has surface rust

  11. Pass99,437 miles (+4,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,437 miles
    Test number
    165309624022
    • AdvisoryOff side rear inner sill at jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate slightly deteriorated

  12. Pass95,182 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    95,182 miles
    Test number
    376497615123
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs have surface rust

  13. Fail95,182 miles (+177)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,182 miles
    Test number
    868087515174
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs have surface rust

  14. Pass95,005 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,005 miles
    Test number
    205438324403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,236 miles (+10,423)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    94,236 miles
    Test number
    876103433171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,813 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    83,813 miles
    Test number
    882554799289
    • 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)

  17. Fail83,813 miles (+4,649)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,813 miles
    Test number
    870054899299
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  18. Pass79,164 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    79,164 miles
    Test number
    512500618396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail79,164 miles (+6,413)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,164 miles
    Test number
    243840418310
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail72,751 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,751 miles
    Test number
    800940197293
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass72,751 miles (+7,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    72,751 miles
    Test number
    954780297223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass65,225 miles (+8,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    65,225 miles
    Test number
    314220516329
    • 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)

  23. Pass56,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    56,971 miles
    Test number
    383194315319
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Questions about V7 MJW

Does V7 MJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V7 MJW expired on 27 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V7 MJW?
The MOT on V7 MJW expired on 27 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V7 MJW done?
V7 MJW was recorded at 100,896 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2022, an average of 2,716 miles a year.
Has V7 MJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 MJW has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V7 MJW 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 V7 MJW find?
V7 MJW failed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2022 with 1 major defect and 9 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.086; eml on; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, corroded, and 7 more.

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