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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,494 cc

L55 SKNMOT history

L55 SKN is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 22 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2024
Mileage
72,772 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2023
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 SKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
22 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 SKN was last recorded at 72,772 miles on 3 Apr 2023, 1,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,960 miles · 1 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,812 miles
Average per year
1,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 72,772 miles
  • 2022 – 70,960 miles
  • 2021 – 69,890 miles
  • 2020 – 68,511 miles
  • 2019 – 66,836 miles
  • 2018 – 64,023 miles
  • 2017 – 62,673 miles
  • 2016 – 59,339 miles
  • 2015 – 57,609 miles
  • 2013 – 56,621 miles
  • 2012 – 54,597 miles
  • 2011 – 52,505 miles
  • 2010 – 48,505 miles
  • 2009 – 47,031 miles
  • 2007 – 42,445 miles
  • 2006 – 40,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,772 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,772 miles (+1,812)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    72,772 miles
    Test number
    635932645265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,960 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    70,960 miles
    Test number
    797289977283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,890 miles (+1,379)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    69,890 miles
    Test number
    130656245318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,511 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    68,511 miles
    Test number
    258281917485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,836 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    66,836 miles
    Test number
    176783276461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,023 miles (+1,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,023 miles
    Test number
    977778706914
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
  7. Pass62,673 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,673 miles
    Test number
    508295220731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,339 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,339 miles
    Test number
    729851099132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,609 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,609 miles
    Test number
    505162415045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,621 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,621 miles
    Test number
    746955443333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,597 miles (+2,092)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,597 miles
    Test number
    525636042311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,505 miles
    Test number
    286170851318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,505 miles (+2,081)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,505 miles
    Test number
    465880151460
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  14. Pass50,424 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,424 miles
    Test number
    125404801010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,505 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,505 miles
    Test number
    100738200476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,031 miles (+4,586)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,031 miles
    Test number
    200499709093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,445 miles (+2,023)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,445 miles
    Test number
    980590157147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,422 miles
    Test number
    991174046137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 SKN

Does L55 SKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 SKN expired on 12 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 SKN?
The MOT on L55 SKN expired on 12 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 SKN done?
L55 SKN was recorded at 72,772 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2023, an average of 1,919 miles a year.
Has L55 SKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 SKN has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2011.
Has the mileage on L55 SKN 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 L55 SKN find?
L55 SKN passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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