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BMW 528

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

W256 LFPMOT history

W256 LFP is a blue petrol BMW 528 first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 135,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2021.

W256 LFP blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2023
Mileage
135,812 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W256 LFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

W256 LFP was last recorded at 135,812 miles on 21 Dec 2021, 5,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,012 miles · 5 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
5,800 miles
Average per year
5,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 135,812 miles
  • 2020 – 129,899 miles
  • 2019 – 123,904 miles
  • 2018 – 114,262 miles
  • 2017 – 107,424 miles
  • 2016 – 99,290 miles
  • 2015 – 89,842 miles
  • 2014 – 83,183 miles
  • 2013 – 78,948 miles
  • 2012 – 74,920 miles
  • 2011 – 72,011 miles
  • 2010 – 68,815 miles
  • 2009 – 60,604 miles
  • 2008 – 60,157 miles
  • 2007 – 55,069 miles
  • 2006 – 52,263 miles
  • 2005 – 47,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,812 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front wing damaged but no Sharpe edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,812 miles (+5,800)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,812 miles
    Test number
    439464007531
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass130,012 miles (+113)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    130,012 miles
    Test number
    963296757569
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged but no Sharpe edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  3. Fail129,899 miles (+5,995)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,899 miles
    Test number
    850545435999
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with directional lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake hose excessively damaged cracked through to canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged but no Sharpe edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass123,904 miles (+9,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,904 miles
    Test number
    391903384231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
  5. Pass114,262 miles (+6,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    114,262 miles
    Test number
    395037639139
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass107,424 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    107,424 miles
    Test number
    113865969226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
  7. Fail107,424 miles (+8,134)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,424 miles
    Test number
    658074827951
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
  8. Pass99,290 miles (+9,448)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    99,290 miles
    Test number
    451356419314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,842 miles
    Test number
    124914466731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,842 miles (+6,659)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,842 miles
    Test number
    863966432612
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  11. Pass83,183 miles (+4,235)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    83,183 miles
    Test number
    816926294212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,948 miles (+4,028)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,948 miles
    Test number
    495920593237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,920 miles (+2,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,920 miles
    Test number
    767097282228
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass72,011 miles (+3,196)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    72,011 miles
    Test number
    477600191249
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHandbrake needs adjustment
  15. Pass68,815 miles (+8,211)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    68,815 miles
    Test number
    921974280200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,604 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,604 miles
    Test number
    834025589231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,157 miles (+5,088)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,157 miles
    Test number
    830964798295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,069 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,069 miles
    Test number
    670729887224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,263 miles (+4,900)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,263 miles
    Test number
    510176396213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    47,363 miles
    Test number
    641874785253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W256 LFP

Does W256 LFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W256 LFP expired on 4 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W256 LFP?
The MOT on W256 LFP expired on 4 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W256 LFP done?
W256 LFP was recorded at 135,812 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2021, an average of 5,462 miles a year.
Has W256 LFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W256 LFP has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on W256 LFP 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 W256 LFP find?
W256 LFP passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge, and 3 more.

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