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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

V23 CRSMOT history

V23 CRS is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 8 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 153,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2022.

V23 CRS silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2023
Mileage
153,761 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 CRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 CRS was last recorded at 153,761 miles on 18 Nov 2022, 9,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,442 miles · 20 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
9,319 miles
Average per year
7,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 153,761 miles
  • 2021 – 144,442 miles
  • 2020 – 134,917 miles
  • 2019 – 129,113 miles
  • 2018 – 125,987 miles
  • 2017 – 115,650 miles
  • 2016 – 106,903 miles
  • 2015 – 91,931 miles
  • 2014 – 84,549 miles
  • 2013 – 79,775 miles
  • 2012 – 78,119 miles
  • 2011 – 64,760 miles
  • 2010 – 52,839 miles
  • 2009 – 39,610 miles
  • 2008 – 39,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,761 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leaking from engine and gearbox but not excessively

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,761 miles (+9,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    153,761 miles
    Test number
    523075713601
    • AdvisoryOil leaking from engine and gearbox but not excessively
  2. Pass144,442 miles (+9,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,442 miles
    Test number
    662926942804
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass134,917 miles (+5,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    134,917 miles
    Test number
    660406869166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass129,113 miles (+3,126)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,113 miles
    Test number
    648011180205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,987 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    125,987 miles
    Test number
    824923988450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,853 miles (+10,203)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,853 miles
    Test number
    513516950887
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass115,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    115,650 miles
    Test number
    434644746709
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  8. Fail115,650 miles (+8,747)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,650 miles
    Test number
    701051179573
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  9. Pass106,903 miles (+7,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,903 miles
    Test number
    452531688752
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Pass99,575 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    99,575 miles
    Test number
    496563330111
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Fail99,567 miles (+7,636)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,567 miles
    Test number
    862283551235
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass91,931 miles (+7,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,931 miles
    Test number
    758960635038
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass84,549 miles (+4,774)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,549 miles
    Test number
    187846434485
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail79,775 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,775 miles
    Test number
    217238253094
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  15. Pass79,775 miles (+1,656)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    79,775 miles
    Test number
    307108653058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,119 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,119 miles
    Test number
    439640852184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,992 miles (+10,232)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    74,992 miles
    Test number
    677456302086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres perishing & cracking
  18. Pass64,760 miles (+11,921)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    64,760 miles
    Test number
    205365501096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,839 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,839 miles
    Test number
    784182600099
    • NotePlastic outer sill and underbody trims fitted
  20. Fail52,839 miles (+13,229)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,839 miles
    Test number
    853142500013
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlastic outer sill and underbody trims fitted
  21. Pass39,610 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,610 miles
    Test number
    133328909022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,356 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,356 miles
    Test number
    252763498185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,257 miles
    Test number
    654117578125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 CRS

Does V23 CRS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V23 CRS expired on 21 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V23 CRS?
The MOT on V23 CRS expired on 21 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V23 CRS done?
V23 CRS was recorded at 153,761 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2022, an average of 7,953 miles a year.
Has V23 CRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 CRS has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on V23 CRS 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 V23 CRS find?
V23 CRS passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leaking from engine and gearbox but not excessively.

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