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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 2,993 cc

K21 RJDMOT history

K21 RJD is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 16 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 102,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

K21 RJD silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
102,033 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 RJD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 RJD was last recorded at 102,033 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 3,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,017 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,016 miles
Average per year
5,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,033 miles
  • 2025 – 99,017 miles
  • 2024 – 94,875 miles
  • 2023 – 90,460 miles
  • 2022 – 86,122 miles
  • 2021 – 83,536 miles
  • 2020 – 79,931 miles
  • 2019 – 76,307 miles
  • 2018 – 69,131 miles
  • 2017 – 60,329 miles
  • 2016 – 51,826 miles
  • 2015 – 44,625 miles
  • 2014 – 34,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,033 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,033 miles (+3,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    102,033 miles
    Test number
    427993473097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    99,017 miles
    Test number
    212488211399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail99,016 miles (+4,141)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,016 miles
    Test number
    309891961916
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass94,875 miles (+4,415)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,875 miles
    Test number
    968175651729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,460 miles (+4,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    90,460 miles
    Test number
    355124325211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass86,122 miles (+2,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,122 miles
    Test number
    970020364735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass83,536 miles (+3,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,536 miles
    Test number
    321138468437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass79,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,931 miles
    Test number
    876045404226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,931 miles (+37)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,931 miles
    Test number
    309250526356
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail79,894 miles (+3,587)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,894 miles
    Test number
    361458926424
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Aim not tested. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass76,307 miles (+7,176)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,307 miles
    Test number
    175578961485
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass69,131 miles (+8,802)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,131 miles
    Test number
    408867256530
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass60,329 miles (+8,503)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,329 miles
    Test number
    758021723881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,826 miles (+7,201)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,826 miles
    Test number
    319519744025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,625 miles (+10,594)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,625 miles
    Test number
    960462136377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,031 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,031 miles
    Test number
    796999254253
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about K21 RJD

Does K21 RJD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 RJD is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 RJD?
The MOT on K21 RJD is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 RJD done?
K21 RJD was recorded at 102,033 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 5,677 miles a year.
Has K21 RJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 RJD has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on K21 RJD 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 K21 RJD find?
K21 RJD passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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