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BMW 523

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 2,497 cc

L77 RGCMOT history

L77 RGC is a black petrol BMW 523 first used on 19 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 117,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
117,491 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 RGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 RGC was last recorded at 117,491 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 3,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,425 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,066 miles
Average per year
6,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,491 miles
  • 2024 – 114,425 miles
  • 2023 – 109,150 miles
  • 2022 – 104,427 miles
  • 2021 – 96,989 miles
  • 2020 – 91,362 miles
  • 2019 – 82,812 miles
  • 2018 – 76,559 miles
  • 2017 – 67,940 miles
  • 2016 – 59,043 miles
  • 2015 – 50,548 miles
  • 2014 – 42,221 miles
  • 2013 – 34,665 miles
  • 2012 – 27,964 miles
  • 2011 – 24,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,491 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,491 miles (+3,066)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    117,491 miles
    Test number
    769813162850
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass114,425 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,425 miles
    Test number
    591613440830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge need replacing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge need replacing (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail114,425 miles (+5,275)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,425 miles
    Test number
    204430542804
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge need replacing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge need replacing (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass109,150 miles (+4,723)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,150 miles
    Test number
    252191781392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,427 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,427 miles
    Test number
    598960980594
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides. (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Fail104,427 miles (+7,438)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,427 miles
    Test number
    288641803185
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides. (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass96,989 miles (+5,627)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,989 miles
    Test number
    729753300307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,362 miles (+8,550)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,362 miles
    Test number
    355956567546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,812 miles (+6,253)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,812 miles
    Test number
    970030245545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,559 miles (+8,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,559 miles
    Test number
    854121713406
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass67,940 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,940 miles
    Test number
    967370592192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,934 miles (+8,891)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,934 miles
    Test number
    977968850034
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
  13. Pass59,043 miles (+8,495)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,043 miles
    Test number
    681608052707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,548 miles (+8,327)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,548 miles
    Test number
    667545575149
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail42,221 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,221 miles
    Test number
    279628724449
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass42,221 miles (+7,556)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,221 miles
    Test number
    695608224147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass34,665 miles (+6,701)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,665 miles
    Test number
    798419023168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,964 miles (+3,347)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,964 miles
    Test number
    968356032183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    24,617 miles
    Test number
    628315321333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L77 RGC

Does L77 RGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 RGC is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L77 RGC?
The MOT on L77 RGC is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 RGC done?
L77 RGC was recorded at 117,491 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 6,602 miles a year.
Has L77 RGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 RGC has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L77 RGC 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 L77 RGC find?
L77 RGC passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear.; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 3 more.

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