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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,494 cc

P24 RVTMOT history

P24 RVT is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 14 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2020 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 194,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2020
Mileage
194,240 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P24 RVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
14 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2020
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

P24 RVT was last recorded at 194,240 miles on 14 Apr 2023, 71 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,169 miles · 18 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
71 miles
Average per year
1,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 194,240 miles
  • 2019 – 194,169 miles
  • 2018 – 193,746 miles
  • 2017 – 193,034 miles
  • 2016 – 192,346 miles
  • 2015 – 191,924 miles
  • 2014 – 191,087 miles
  • 2013 – 190,673 miles
  • 2012 – 190,015 miles
  • 2011 – 189,109 miles
  • 2010 – 188,277 miles
  • 2009 – 186,605 miles
  • 2008 – 185,222 miles
  • 2007 – 183,618 miles
  • 2006 – 176,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail194,240 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail194,240 miles (+71)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,240 miles
    Test number
    395880299968
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

  2. Pass194,169 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    194,169 miles
    Test number
    368480906934
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail194,162 miles (+7)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,162 miles
    Test number
    467493907490
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail194,155 miles (+409)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,155 miles
    Test number
    279951432996
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass193,746 miles (+712)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    193,746 miles
    Test number
    263708597199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass193,034 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    193,034 miles
    Test number
    925342923018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass192,346 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    192,346 miles
    Test number
    935096969172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass191,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    191,924 miles
    Test number
    287098865407
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail191,924 miles (+837)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,924 miles
    Test number
    209328465410
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass191,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    191,087 miles
    Test number
    779365954128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail191,087 miles (+414)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,087 miles
    Test number
    657764854178
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  12. Pass190,673 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    190,673 miles
    Test number
    256261163158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear driveshaft boot weeping past cap

  13. Fail190,673 miles (+658)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,673 miles
    Test number
    516441263107
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear driveshaft boot weeping past cap

  14. Pass190,015 miles (+906)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    190,015 miles
    Test number
    588083052111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear driveshaft boot weeping past cap

  15. Pass189,109 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    189,109 miles
    Test number
    786763751172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass188,277 miles (+1,672)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    188,277 miles
    Test number
    262251860176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteGrease seeping from o/s/r outer cv boot
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

  17. Pass186,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    186,605 miles
    Test number
    521286059110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail186,605 miles (+1,383)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,605 miles
    Test number
    961416859177
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  19. Pass185,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    185,222 miles
    Test number
    234773368450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail185,222 miles (+1,604)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,222 miles
    Test number
    650983668186
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  21. Pass183,618 miles (+7,461)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    183,618 miles
    Test number
    762316957198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass176,157 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    176,157 miles
    Test number
    462126146109
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear driveshaft leaking grease

Questions about P24 RVT

Does P24 RVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P24 RVT expired on 17 Dec 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P24 RVT?
The MOT on P24 RVT expired on 17 Dec 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P24 RVT done?
P24 RVT was recorded at 194,240 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2023, an average of 1,071 miles a year.
Has P24 RVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P24 RVT has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on P24 RVT 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 P24 RVT find?
P24 RVT failed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2023 with 3 major defects: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; rear tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle..

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