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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

V23 EJSMOT history

V23 EJS is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 11 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2024 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 165,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2024
Mileage
165,566 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2023
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 EJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 EJS was last recorded at 165,566 miles on 12 Aug 2023, 486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,080 miles · 25 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
486 miles
Average per year
11,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 165,566 miles
  • 2022 – 158,862 miles
  • 2020 – 131,918 miles
  • 2019 – 123,203 miles
  • 2017 – 114,745 miles
  • 2016 – 102,229 miles
  • 2015 – 88,330 miles
  • 2014 – 65,943 miles
  • 2013 – 48,554 miles
  • 2012 – 36,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,566 miles

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,566 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    165,566 miles
    Test number
    2221511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail165,080 miles (+691)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    165,080 miles
    Test number
    2162420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail164,389 miles (+5,527)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    164,389 miles
    Test number
    2117284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail158,862 miles (+26,944)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    158,862 miles
    Test number
    995467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,918 miles (+8,715)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    131,918 miles
    Test number
    21933885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,203 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    123,203 miles
    Test number
    20426158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,847 miles (+8,102)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,847 miles
    Test number
    20411610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,745 miles (+12,516)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    114,745 miles
    Test number
    166354354791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,229 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    102,229 miles
    Test number
    648122536739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Fail102,229 miles (+13,899)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,229 miles
    Test number
    195955135418
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass88,330 miles (+8,629)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    88,330 miles
    Test number
    487340932660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,701 miles1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,701 miles
    Test number
    596543935092
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass79,701 miles (+13,758)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,701 miles
    Test number
    959413135015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass65,943 miles (+17,389)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,943 miles
    Test number
    429950334034
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass48,554 miles (+12,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,554 miles
    Test number
    958184713035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass36,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,405 miles
    Test number
    447012262022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 EJS

Does V23 EJS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V23 EJS expired on 11 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V23 EJS?
The MOT on V23 EJS expired on 11 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V23 EJS done?
V23 EJS was recorded at 165,566 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2023, an average of 11,286 miles a year.
Has V23 EJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 EJS has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on V23 EJS 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 EJS find?
V23 EJS passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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