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BMW 523

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 2,497 cc

K40 GWWMOT history

K40 GWW is a black petrol BMW 523 first used on 22 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 126,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
126,364 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 GWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 GWW was last recorded at 126,364 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 1,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,707 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,657 miles
Average per year
7,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,364 miles
  • 2024 – 124,707 miles
  • 2023 – 121,937 miles
  • 2022 – 116,589 miles
  • 2021 – 105,901 miles
  • 2020 – 87,042 miles
  • 2019 – 74,569 miles
  • 2018 – 65,356 miles
  • 2017 – 55,147 miles
  • 2016 – 47,480 miles
  • 2015 – 42,633 miles
  • 2014 – 34,462 miles
  • 2013 – 26,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,364 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated central rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,364 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    126,364 miles
    Test number
    301572858265
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated central rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail126,361 miles (+1,654)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,361 miles
    Test number
    884406638179
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated central rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass124,707 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    124,707 miles
    Test number
    767116937647
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail124,707 miles (+2,770)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,707 miles
    Test number
    700319981295
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass121,937 miles (+5,348)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    121,937 miles
    Test number
    904714881972
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass116,589 miles (+10,688)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,589 miles
    Test number
    878744262325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,901 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,901 miles
    Test number
    248389178561
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear diff damp with oil

  8. Fail105,901 miles (+18,859)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,901 miles
    Test number
    316643827275
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear diff damp with oil

  9. Pass87,042 miles (+12,473)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,042 miles
    Test number
    195932007062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,569 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,569 miles
    Test number
    889243861971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,336 miles (+8,980)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,336 miles
    Test number
    273219283203
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass65,356 miles (+10,209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,356 miles
    Test number
    454101868179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass55,147 miles (+7,667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,147 miles
    Test number
    417411761824
    • AdvisoryE.M.L light on
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass47,480 miles (+4,847)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,480 miles
    Test number
    754425486737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,633 miles (+3,386)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,633 miles
    Test number
    941625960486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,247 miles (+4,785)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,247 miles
    Test number
    916871365091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,462 miles (+8,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,462 miles
    Test number
    709665264038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass26,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,165 miles
    Test number
    887151173027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 GWW

Does K40 GWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 GWW is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K40 GWW?
The MOT on K40 GWW is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 GWW done?
K40 GWW was recorded at 126,364 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 7,899 miles a year.
Has K40 GWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 GWW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 GWW 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 K40 GWW find?
K40 GWW passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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