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This 1997 BMW 528 has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 115,870 miles 8 months ago on Monday 8th September 2025 at 09:43.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Monday 7th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

R37OEP MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 2026115,870 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED4TH SEPTEMBER 2025115,870 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20241ST SEPTEMBER 2025113,308 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED21ST AUGUST 2024113,307 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED8TH AUGUST 202317TH AUGUST 2024112,025 MI
FAILED3RD AUGUST 2023112,025 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
PASSED18TH AUGUST 202217TH AUGUST 2023111,411 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Forward Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Forward Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED17TH AUGUST 2022111,411 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Forward Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Forward Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED4TH APRIL 2022111,388 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Sill Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Damaged But Not Considered Excessive (front Subframe Mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  12. MAJOR - Main Beam Tell-Tale Not Working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 20212ND FEBRUARY 2022110,348 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Sill Corroded - Inner
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 20202ND FEBRUARY 2021109,530 MI
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 201931ST JANUARY 2020107,600 MI
PASSED24TH JANUARY 201823RD JANUARY 2019105,766 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Inner And Outer Sill Covers Fitted Not Allowing Inspection Of Sills
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Both (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside And Nearside Rear Sills Appear To Have Light Corrosion Under Covers
PASSED6TH AUGUST 20165TH AUGUST 2017104,870 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED5TH MAY 201530TH MAY 2016104,096 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Has Light Sources Not Illuminating, But Not More Than 50% (1.1.a.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED10TH MAY 201430TH MAY 2015101,834 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering System Lightly Rubbing (2.2.d.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Rear Parking (secondary) Brake Imbalance Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.6b)
  5. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  6. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  7. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyre Treads In Poor Condition
PASSED23RD MAY 201330TH MAY 201498,982 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Has Slight Seepage (2.3.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Radius Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Radius Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  10. USER ENTERED - Wiper Blades Smearing Windscreen, Does Not Affect Drivers View
  11. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Worn/corroded
  12. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Discs Worn/corroded
FAILED31ST MAY 201295,940 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Clamp Corroded
  4. USER ENTERED - Front & Rear Brake Discs Worn/corroded
  5. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED31ST MAY 201230TH MAY 201395,940 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Clamp Corroded
  2. USER ENTERED - Front & Rear Brake Discs Worn/corroded
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED29TH APRIL 20115TH MAY 201292,837 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Worn But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
FAILED29TH APRIL 201192,837 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Direction Indicators Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Worn But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
PASSED6TH MAY 20105TH MAY 201190,012 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Reduced Damping Effect (2.7.5)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Reduced Damping Effect (2.7.5)
  4. USER ENTERED - Srs Warning Light On
FAILED5TH NOVEMBER 200884,276 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low And Too Far To The Right. (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low And Too Far To The Left. (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  8. USER ENTERED - Air Bag Warning Light On
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 20084TH NOVEMBER 200984,276 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  6. USER ENTERED - Air Bag Warning Light On
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 200728TH OCTOBER 200880,176 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tie Bar/rod Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Air Bag Warning Light On Display
FAILED29TH OCTOBER 200780,176 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Not In Good Working Order Adversely Affecting Beam Image (1.2.4a)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Tie Bar/rod Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  6. USER ENTERED - Air Bag Warning Light On Display
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 20065TH SEPTEMBER 200774,622 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Air Bag Warning Light On
FAILED6TH SEPTEMBER 200674,622 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. USER ENTERED - Air Bag Warning Light On
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

R37OEP Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 64% | MOT Failure Rate: 36%

R37OEP MOT Comments

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R37OEP Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 115,870 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,138 miles

R37OEP FAQs

This Bmw 528 with registration R37OEP was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 115,870 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 4,138 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Bmw 528 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means R37OEP has a 64% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 528 has had 90 Advisories, 7 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 13 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 528 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does R37OEP have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 23rd April 2026 R37OEP does have an active MOT. Read more

Is R37OEP Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 23rd April 2026 R37OEP does have Tax. Read more

When does R37OEP Tax expire?

The current Tax for R37OEP will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 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 R37OEP MOT expire?

The current MOT for R37OEP will expire in 5 months on Monday 7th September 2026. Read more

When did R37OEP have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for R37OEP was on Monday 8th September 2025 at 09:43. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has R37OEP Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for R37OEP we can see 18 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 R37OEP Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for R37OEP we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 64% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is R37OEP?

R37OEP is registered as a 1997 Bmw 528. Read more

How many miles has R37OEP done?

The odometer reading for R37OEP at the last MOT in September 2025 was 115,870 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 4,138 miles per year. Read more

How old is R37OEP?

The vehicle R37OEP was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Friday 1st August 1997. Read more

What colour is R37OEP?

The official colour of R37OEP is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does R37OEP have?

R37OEP has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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