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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S765 LVNMOT history

S765 LVN is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 22 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 125,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2023
Mileage
125,737 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2021
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S765 LVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S765 LVN was last recorded at 125,737 miles on 16 Jun 2021, 9,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,589 miles · 11 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
9,148 miles
Average per year
3,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 125,737 miles
  • 2020 – 116,589 miles
  • 2019 – 108,927 miles
  • 2018 – 105,547 miles
  • 2017 – 100,088 miles
  • 2016 – 98,096 miles
  • 2015 – 95,875 miles
  • 2014 – 93,567 miles
  • 2013 – 92,027 miles
  • 2012 – 89,960 miles
  • 2011 – 87,250 miles
  • 2010 – 85,507 miles
  • 2009 – 83,662 miles
  • 2008 – 82,192 miles
  • 2007 – 80,484 miles
  • 2006 – 77,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    909058769733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,737 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    125,737 miles
    Test number
    358362620146
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail125,737 miles (+9,148)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,737 miles
    Test number
    367194164942
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass116,589 miles (+7,662)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    116,589 miles
    Test number
    112638651980
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,927 miles (+3,380)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,927 miles
    Test number
    669054781653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,547 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,547 miles
    Test number
    431924418473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,532 miles (+5,444)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,532 miles
    Test number
    831719010091
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint marked (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint marked (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres 2mm

  8. Pass100,088 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,088 miles
    Test number
    215300448843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,096 miles (+2,221)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,096 miles
    Test number
    982712553699
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass95,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    95,875 miles
    Test number
    517290775027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,875 miles (+2,308)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,875 miles
    Test number
    199509665497
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Pass93,567 miles (+1,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,567 miles
    Test number
    177146064413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass92,027 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,027 miles
    Test number
    869985283006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail92,026 miles (+2,066)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,026 miles
    Test number
    419284883034
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail89,960 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,960 miles
    Test number
    877178282026
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass89,960 miles (+2,710)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,960 miles
    Test number
    877948182000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,250 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,250 miles
    Test number
    117829561028
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail87,250 miles (+1,743)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,250 miles
    Test number
    339279861024
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass85,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    85,507 miles
    Test number
    673414380093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,507 miles (+1,845)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,507 miles
    Test number
    924422180013
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass83,662 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    83,662 miles
    Test number
    282926789023
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail83,662 miles (+1,470)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,662 miles
    Test number
    132596489492
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is aged cracked

  23. Pass82,192 miles (+1,708)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    82,192 miles
    Test number
    940606888056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    80,484 miles
    Test number
    440065167021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail80,484 miles (+2,779)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,484 miles
    Test number
    450695967050
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass77,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    77,705 miles
    Test number
    223436846026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S765 LVN

Does S765 LVN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S765 LVN expired on 14 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S765 LVN?
The MOT on S765 LVN expired on 14 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S765 LVN done?
S765 LVN was recorded at 125,737 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2021, an average of 3,133 miles a year.
Has S765 LVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S765 LVN has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on S765 LVN 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 S765 LVN find?
S765 LVN passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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