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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

S107 VPVMOT history

S107 VPV is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S107 VPV silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
144,199 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S107 VPV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S107 VPV was last recorded at 144,199 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 1,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,906 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,293 miles
Average per year
3,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,199 miles
  • 2025 – 142,906 miles
  • 2024 – 140,877 miles
  • 2023 – 139,935 miles
  • 2022 – 137,290 miles
  • 2021 – 135,458 miles
  • 2020 – 132,883 miles
  • 2019 – 130,562 miles
  • 2018 – 128,482 miles
  • 2017 – 123,834 miles
  • 2016 – 116,798 miles
  • 2015 – 111,084 miles
  • 2014 – 106,340 miles
  • 2013 – 102,436 miles
  • 2012 – 94,984 miles
  • 2011 – 89,626 miles
  • 2010 – 86,503 miles
  • 2009 – 82,706 miles
  • 2008 – 79,564 miles
  • 2007 – 74,681 miles
  • 2006 – 69,802 miles
  • 2005 – 65,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,199 miles
  • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTEDRecorded at 13 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTEDRecorded at 13 MOTs since 2016

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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,199 miles (+1,293)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    144,199 miles
    Test number
    944148867344
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  2. Pass142,906 miles (+2,029)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,906 miles
    Test number
    875672829947
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  3. Pass140,877 miles (+942)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,877 miles
    Test number
    446908804344
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  4. Pass139,935 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,935 miles
    Test number
    366692256351
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  5. Fail139,933 miles (+2,643)3 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,933 miles
    Test number
    281729286137
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  6. Pass137,290 miles (+1,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,290 miles
    Test number
    652060270051
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  7. Pass135,458 miles (+2,575)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,458 miles
    Test number
    144045655899
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  8. Pass132,883 miles (+2,321)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,883 miles
    Test number
    632809117928
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE RIGHT ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  9. Pass130,562 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,562 miles
    Test number
    274698635129
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  10. Fail130,538 miles (+2,056)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,538 miles
    Test number
    226814358874
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  11. Pass128,482 miles (+4,648)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,482 miles
    Test number
    179674273718
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryHAND BRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  12. Pass123,834 miles (+7,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    123,834 miles
    Test number
    586017353341
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  13. Pass116,798 miles (+5,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    116,798 miles
    Test number
    945262566696
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  14. Pass111,084 miles (+4,744)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    111,084 miles
    Test number
    260597267127
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS FITTED
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass106,340 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    106,340 miles
    Test number
    369022844367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail106,338 miles (+3,902)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,338 miles
    Test number
    208472344301
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass102,436 miles (+7,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    102,436 miles
    Test number
    586745943342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass94,984 miles (+5,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    94,984 miles
    Test number
    239631942373
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass89,626 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    89,626 miles
    Test number
    105376431367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    86,503 miles
    Test number
    143291840303
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail86,503 miles (+3,797)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,503 miles
    Test number
    404531540321
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass82,706 miles (+3,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    82,706 miles
    Test number
    390406639390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass79,564 miles (+4,883)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    79,564 miles
    Test number
    290778138320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,681 miles (+4,879)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    74,681 miles
    Test number
    680599237337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,802 miles (+4,581)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    69,802 miles
    Test number
    441870746322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    65,221 miles
    Test number
    204453355322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S107 VPV

Does S107 VPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S107 VPV is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S107 VPV?
The MOT on S107 VPV is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S107 VPV done?
S107 VPV was recorded at 144,199 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 3,802 miles a year.
Has S107 VPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S107 VPV has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S107 VPV 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 S107 VPV find?
S107 VPV passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: engine cover fitted; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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