
BMW 523
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc
DC 9392MOT history
DC 9392 is a red petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 70,438 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 70,438 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,346 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- DC 9392
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 523
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
DC 9392 was last recorded at 70,438 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 1,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 69,212 miles · 19 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,226 miles
- Average per year
- 1,346 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 70,438 miles
- 2025 – 69,212 miles
- 2024 – 67,541 miles
- 2023 – 66,230 miles
- 2022 – 65,773 miles
- 2021 – 64,892 miles
- 2020 – 64,250 miles
- 2019 – 62,938 miles
- 2018 – 61,644 miles
- 2017 – 60,324 miles
- 2016 – 58,904 miles
- 2015 – 57,367 miles
- 2014 – 55,417 miles
- 2013 – 53,919 miles
- 2012 – 52,560 miles
- 2011 – 50,965 miles
- 2010 – 49,943 miles
- 2009 – 48,671 miles
- 2008 – 46,975 miles
- 2007 – 45,269 miles
- 2006 – 43,270 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Fuel tank straps corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,438 miles (+1,226)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 70,438 miles
- Test number
- 189974903273
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass69,212 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 69,212 miles
- Test number
- 630131574471
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
- AdvisoryOffside track rod end corroded
Fail69,212 miles (+1,671)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,212 miles
- Test number
- 434941262843
- DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
- AdvisoryOffside track rod end corroded
Pass67,541 miles (+1,311)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 67,541 miles
- Test number
- 854480343793
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Tank Straps Corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer O/S/F Track Rod End Corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/R Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve Stem Perished (5.2.3 (j))
Pass66,230 miles (+457)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 66,230 miles
- Test number
- 304578876365
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass65,773 miles (+881)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2023
- Odometer
- 65,773 miles
- Test number
- 387149245924
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass64,892 miles (+642)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2022
- Odometer
- 64,892 miles
- Test number
- 981866219024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass64,250 miles (+1,312)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2021
- Odometer
- 64,250 miles
- Test number
- 717183789449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,938 miles (+1,294)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 62,938 miles
- Test number
- 792971208656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,644 miles (+1,320)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2019
- Odometer
- 61,644 miles
- Test number
- 420096403675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,324 miles (+1,420)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2018
- Odometer
- 60,324 miles
- Test number
- 282397747214
- AdvisoryAll four tyre depths getting low.
Pass58,904 miles (+1,537)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2017
- Odometer
- 58,904 miles
- Test number
- 598032089422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,367 miles (+1,950)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 57,367 miles
- Test number
- 438524135166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,417 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 55,417 miles
- Test number
- 409783834154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,417 miles (+1,498)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,417 miles
- Test number
- 266303134125
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass53,919 miles (+1,359)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 53,919 miles
- Test number
- 635319723191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,560 miles (+1,595)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2013
- Odometer
- 52,560 miles
- Test number
- 658862822157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,965 miles (+1,022)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2012
- Odometer
- 50,965 miles
- Test number
- 606233621139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,943 miles (+1,272)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2011
- Odometer
- 49,943 miles
- Test number
- 801764320157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,671 miles (+1,696)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2010
- Odometer
- 48,671 miles
- Test number
- 992709519162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,975 miles (+1,706)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2009
- Odometer
- 46,975 miles
- Test number
- 490470328135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,269 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2008
- Odometer
- 45,269 miles
- Test number
- 512941447197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,264 miles (+1,994)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,264 miles
- Test number
- 803081947103
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass43,270 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2007
- Odometer
- 43,270 miles
- Test number
- 984813946143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,270 miles2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,270 miles
- Test number
- 391662946154
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about DC 9392
- What vehicle is registration DC 9392 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show DC 9392 on a red petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does DC 9392 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DC 9392 is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on DC 9392?
- The MOT on DC 9392 is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has DC 9392 done?
- DC 9392 was recorded at 70,438 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 1,346 miles a year.
- Has DC 9392 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. DC 9392 has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on DC 9392 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 DC 9392 find?
- DC 9392 passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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