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This 2000 BMW 528 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 158,597 miles 3 weeks ago on Tuesday 14th July 2026 at 06:59.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Thursday 15th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

C3BRU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH JULY 2027158,597 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Fuel Hose Deteriorated Corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED13TH JULY 2026158,597 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Other Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Fuel Hose Deteriorated Corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH JULY 202515TH JULY 2026157,873 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED4TH JULY 2025157,872 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Other Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  15. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  17. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  18. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  19. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH JUNE 202424TH JUNE 2025156,956 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
FAILED4TH JUNE 2024156,952 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Inner Integral Body Structure Is Deformed And Structural Rigidity Is Significantly Reduced Sill And Jacking Point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Inner Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Sill And Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
PASSED6TH JUNE 20237TH JUNE 2024155,776 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED2ND JUNE 2023155,776 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken Coil Spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED8TH JUNE 20227TH JUNE 2023154,398 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Sill Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Sill Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
FAILED31ST MAY 2022154,390 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Both Front To Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Sill Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Sill Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20209TH NOVEMBER 2021151,940 MI
FAILED27TH OCTOBER 2020151,940 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 20194TH NOVEMBER 2020150,807 MI
FAILED1ST NOVEMBER 2019150,807 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low And Too Far To The Right. (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 20184TH NOVEMBER 2019148,205 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Both Rear Outer Sill Area Corroded By Jacking Points
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 20174TH NOVEMBER 2018143,839 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Central Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D Bushes (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
FAILED23RD OCTOBER 2017143,839 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Central Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D Bushes (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  6. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
FAILED20TH OCTOBER 2017143,839 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Inner Sill (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Central Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Inner Sill (2.4.a.3)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Inner Sill (2.4.a.3)
  8. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low Wont Re Adjust (1.8)
  9. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D Bushes (2.4.g.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 20164TH NOVEMBER 2017139,391 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Across Rear Axle. (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Front To Rear. (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Sills Corroded At Rear Jacking Points.
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 20154TH NOVEMBER 2016136,022 MI
FAILED5TH NOVEMBER 2015136,022 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. PRS - Centre Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 201423RD SEPTEMBER 2015127,545 MI
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 2014127,543 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201323RD SEPTEMBER 2014124,142 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 201223RD SEPTEMBER 2013120,620 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
FAILED21ST SEPTEMBER 2012120,620 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside 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)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Have Slight Cracks To Outer Sidewalls
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 201123RD SEPTEMBER 2012119,172 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Pads Getting Low
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 201023RD SEPTEMBER 2011115,984 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Both Rear Anti-Roll Bar Link Arms
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 200923RD SEPTEMBER 201011,819 MI
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 200823RD SEPTEMBER 2009106,284 MI
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 200723RD SEPTEMBER 200892,629 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Near Side Rear Outer Door Handle Operation Faulty
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 200612TH SEPTEMBER 200782,558 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

C3BRU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

C3BRU MOT Comments

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C3BRU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 158,597 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,100 miles

C3BRU FAQs

This Bmw 528 with registration C3BRU was manufactured on Friday 29th September 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 158,597 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 6,100 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 32 MOTs on record for this Bmw 528 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means C3BRU has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 528 has had 88 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 16 Major, 0 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 528 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does C3BRU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 2nd August 2026 C3BRU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is C3BRU Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 2nd August 2026 C3BRU does have Tax. Read more

When does C3BRU Tax expire?

The current Tax for C3BRU will expire in 3 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does C3BRU MOT expire?

The current MOT for C3BRU will expire in 12 months on Thursday 15th July 2027. Read more

When did C3BRU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for C3BRU was on Tuesday 14th July 2026 at 06:59. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has C3BRU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for C3BRU we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has C3BRU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for C3BRU we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is C3BRU?

C3BRU is registered as a 2000 Bmw 528. Read more

How many miles has C3BRU done?

The odometer reading for C3BRU at the last MOT in July 2026 was 158,597 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,100 miles per year. Read more

How old is C3BRU?

The vehicle C3BRU was manufactured in 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. It was first registered on Friday 29th September 2000. Read more

What colour is C3BRU?

The official colour of C3BRU is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does C3BRU have?

C3BRU has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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