BMW 523
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
V27 CJCMOT history
V27 CJC is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 133,779 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 May 2023
- Mileage
- 133,779 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,983 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V27 CJC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 523
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V27 CJC was last recorded at 133,779 miles on 26 May 2022, 4,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 129,157 miles · 21 May 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,622 miles
- Average per year
- 4,983 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 133,779 miles
- 2021 – 129,157 miles
- 2020 – 123,919 miles
- 2019 – 118,062 miles
- 2018 – 113,155 miles
- 2017 – 112,139 miles
- 2016 – 106,539 miles
- 2015 – 104,832 miles
- 2013 – 100,656 miles
- 2012 – 93,056 miles
- 2011 – 83,783 miles
- 2010 – 77,001 miles
- 2009 – 70,852 miles
- 2008 – 64,994 miles
- 2007 – 57,125 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,779 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear coil springs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Slight play in steering rack o/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 6 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,779 miles (+4,622)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2023
- Odometer
- 133,779 miles
- Test number
- 568088811405
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass129,157 miles (+34)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2022
- Odometer
- 129,157 miles
- Test number
- 169241958425
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack o/s
Fail129,123 miles (+5,204)9 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,123 miles
- Test number
- 828802998097
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack o/s
Pass123,919 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2021
- Odometer
- 123,919 miles
- Test number
- 293436531611
- MinorOffside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBack box heat shield loose
Fail123,919 miles (+5,857)2 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,919 miles
- Test number
- 563085957981
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also excessive play in balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBack box heat shield loose
Pass118,062 miles (+4,907)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 118,062 miles
- Test number
- 947317921010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass113,155 miles (+1,016)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 113,155 miles
- Test number
- 216591556844
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass112,139 miles (+5,600)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 112,139 miles
- Test number
- 674260594782
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass106,539 miles (+1,707)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 106,539 miles
- Test number
- 828278335196
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass104,832 miles (+4,176)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 104,832 miles
- Test number
- 677741955034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,656 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 100,656 miles
- Test number
- 255634733275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,656 miles (+7,600)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,656 miles
- Test number
- 829464133275
- Repaired at testDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass93,056 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 93,056 miles
- Test number
- 549809072198
- NoteRear diff oil leak
Fail93,056 miles (+9,273)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,056 miles
- Test number
- 299249372106
- 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)
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteRear diff oil leak
Pass83,783 miles (+42)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 83,783 miles
- Test number
- 856443501145
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear diff oil leak
- NoteSlight play in rack - OSF
Fail83,741 miles (+6,740)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,741 miles
- Test number
- 116128491032
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteRear diff oil leak
- NoteSlight play in rack - OSF
Pass77,001 miles (+6,149)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 77,001 miles
- Test number
- 980872760090
- 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)
- NoteSlight movement in OSR lower Void bush
- NoteSlight rear diff leak
Pass70,852 miles (+5,858)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 70,852 miles
- Test number
- 524978379024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,994 miles (+7,869)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 64,994 miles
- Test number
- 134432248443
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass57,125 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 57,125 miles
- Test number
- 891416807004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V27 CJC
- Does V27 CJC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V27 CJC expired on 25 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V27 CJC?
- The MOT on V27 CJC expired on 25 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V27 CJC done?
- V27 CJC was recorded at 133,779 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2022, an average of 4,983 miles a year.
- Has V27 CJC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V27 CJC has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on V27 CJC 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 V27 CJC find?
- V27 CJC passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak.
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