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BMW 523

Grey · Petrol · 1996 · 2,300 cc

MK 139MOT history

MK 139 is a grey petrol BMW 523 first used on 25 Sept 1996. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 3 of 3 MOT tests, with 212,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
212,588 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
3
3 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MK 139
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
25 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MK 139 was last recorded at 212,588 miles on 14 May 2026, 658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
211,930 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
658 miles
Average per year
1,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 212,588 miles
  • 2025 – 211,930 miles
  • 2024 – 210,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,588 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

3 tests since 16 Apr 2024, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,588 miles (+658)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    212,588 miles
    Test number
    738133100954
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass211,930 miles (+1,563)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    211,930 miles
    Test number
    476489965381
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass210,367 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    210,367 miles
    Test number
    462017073349
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Questions about MK 139

What vehicle is registration MK 139 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MK 139 on a grey petrol BMW 523 first used on 25 Sept 1996. 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 MK 139 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MK 139 is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on MK 139?
The MOT on MK 139 is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MK 139 done?
MK 139 was recorded at 212,588 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 1,070 miles a year.
Has MK 139 ever failed its MOT?
No. MK 139 has passed all 3 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on MK 139 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 MK 139 find?
MK 139 passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 3 more.

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