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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.

DC 9392 red BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass70,438 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass64,250 miles (+1,312)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    64,250 miles
    Test number
    717183789449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,938 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,938 miles
    Test number
    792971208656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,644 miles (+1,320)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,644 miles
    Test number
    420096403675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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.
  12. Pass58,904 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,904 miles
    Test number
    598032089422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,367 miles (+1,950)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,367 miles
    Test number
    438524135166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,417 miles
    Test number
    409783834154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass53,919 miles (+1,359)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,919 miles
    Test number
    635319723191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,560 miles (+1,595)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,560 miles
    Test number
    658862822157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,965 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,965 miles
    Test number
    606233621139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,943 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    49,943 miles
    Test number
    801764320157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,671 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,671 miles
    Test number
    992709519162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,975 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,975 miles
    Test number
    490470328135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,269 miles
    Test number
    512941447197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. Pass43,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2007
    Odometer
    43,270 miles
    Test number
    984813946143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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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