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BMW 528

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

X54 GDBMOT history

X54 GDB is a blue petrol BMW 528 first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 166,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2023.

X54 GDB blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2024
Mileage
166,907 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X54 GDB
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
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X54 GDB was last recorded at 166,907 miles on 14 Nov 2023, 2,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,880 miles · 8 Jan 2020
Between the last two tests
2,027 miles
Average per year
5,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 166,907 miles
  • 2020 – 164,880 miles
  • 2019 – 163,312 miles
  • 2018 – 162,151 miles
  • 2017 – 159,888 miles
  • 2016 – 155,394 miles
  • 2014 – 146,021 miles
  • 2013 – 120,249 miles
  • 2012 – 113,596 miles
  • 2011 – 111,222 miles
  • 2010 – 108,371 miles
  • 2009 – 101,185 miles
  • 2008 – 94,063 miles
  • 2007 – 87,121 miles
  • 2006 – 78,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,907 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,907 miles (+2,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    166,907 miles
    Test number
    757300065122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass164,880 miles (+1,568)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    164,880 miles
    Test number
    700245875653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,312 miles (+1,161)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    163,312 miles
    Test number
    786762001113
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass162,151 miles (+2,263)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    162,151 miles
    Test number
    180958493630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass159,888 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    159,888 miles
    Test number
    553676862329
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  6. Fail159,886 miles (+2)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,886 miles
    Test number
    906776564514
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Fail159,884 miles (+4,490)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,884 miles
    Test number
    846006936468
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

  8. Pass155,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    155,394 miles
    Test number
    527188095003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail155,394 miles (+9,373)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,394 miles
    Test number
    977544510499
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass146,021 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    146,021 miles
    Test number
    808651614331
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail146,021 miles (+25,772)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,021 miles
    Test number
    755221214328
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass120,249 miles (+6,653)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    120,249 miles
    Test number
    568364883298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,596 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    113,596 miles
    Test number
    358723982263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,595 miles (+2,373)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,595 miles
    Test number
    398152682422
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass111,222 miles (+2,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    111,222 miles
    Test number
    405250901336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass108,371 miles (+7,186)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    108,371 miles
    Test number
    354537450211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  17. Pass101,185 miles (+7,122)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    101,185 miles
    Test number
    563857759256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge
    • NoteThe air bag light is on

  18. Pass94,063 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    94,063 miles
    Test number
    872194758258
    • NoteNearside front head lamp dipbeam light output marginal for mot

  19. Fail94,062 miles (+6,941)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,062 miles
    Test number
    112854658251
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  20. Pass87,121 miles (+8,657)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    87,121 miles
    Test number
    324004457296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass78,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    78,464 miles
    Test number
    383017356204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X54 GDB

Does X54 GDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X54 GDB expired on 13 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X54 GDB?
The MOT on X54 GDB expired on 13 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X54 GDB done?
X54 GDB was recorded at 166,907 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2023, an average of 5,152 miles a year.
Has X54 GDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X54 GDB has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on X54 GDB 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 X54 GDB find?
X54 GDB passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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