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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V34 HPRMOT history

V34 HPR is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 12 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 51,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2025
Mileage
51,916 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V34 HPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V34 HPR was last recorded at 51,916 miles on 28 Oct 2024, 748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,168 miles · 25 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
748 miles
Average per year
1,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 51,916 miles
  • 2023 – 51,168 miles
  • 2022 – 50,306 miles
  • 2021 – 49,062 miles
  • 2020 – 48,082 miles
  • 2019 – 47,586 miles
  • 2018 – 46,703 miles
  • 2017 – 45,819 miles
  • 2016 – 45,153 miles
  • 2015 – 44,349 miles
  • 2014 – 43,357 miles
  • 2013 – 42,338 miles
  • 2012 – 41,278 miles
  • 2011 – 40,373 miles
  • 2010 – 39,212 miles
  • 2009 – 38,010 miles
  • 2008 – 35,834 miles
  • 2007 – 34,363 miles
  • 2006 – 31,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,916 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,916 miles (+748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    51,916 miles
    Test number
    550631753883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass51,168 miles (+862)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    51,168 miles
    Test number
    535010367772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,306 miles (+1,244)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,306 miles
    Test number
    349367742542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,062 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,062 miles
    Test number
    406760323814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail49,053 miles (+971)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,053 miles
    Test number
    403884221741
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass48,082 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,082 miles
    Test number
    824475507475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,586 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,586 miles
    Test number
    408150283210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,703 miles (+884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    46,703 miles
    Test number
    698891618723
    • AdvisoryFront deterioration wiper blade rubbers
  9. Pass45,819 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    45,819 miles
    Test number
    997530016240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,153 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,153 miles
    Test number
    515702176293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,349 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,349 miles
    Test number
    722435035829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,357 miles (+1,019)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,357 miles
    Test number
    328084494280
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteInner front brake pads wearing low.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.
  13. Pass42,338 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,338 miles
    Test number
    397522583246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail42,338 miles (+1,060)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,338 miles
    Test number
    338720883297
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Fail41,278 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,278 miles
    Test number
    116786782246
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteStone chips and road marks front windscreen.
  16. Pass41,278 miles (+905)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,278 miles
    Test number
    129876282270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteStone chips and road marks front windscreen.
  17. Pass40,373 miles (+1,161)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    40,373 miles
    Test number
    225890371218
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.
  18. Pass39,212 miles (+1,202)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    39,212 miles
    Test number
    801054880284
    • NoteDeterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen,
  19. Pass38,010 miles (+2,176)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,010 miles
    Test number
    604673489265
    • NoteOnly one horn working.
    • NoteOnly one washer jet working on drivers side.
  20. Pass35,834 miles (+1,471)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,834 miles
    Test number
    481758588248
    • NoteFront brakes noisey creaking noise
  21. Pass34,363 miles (+2,678)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,363 miles
    Test number
    763631787235
    • NoteFront wiper blades are not clearing very well advise replacement.
    • NoteO/s/f washer jet is slightly blocked advise replacement.
  22. Pass31,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    31,685 miles
    Test number
    391741076480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V34 HPR

Does V34 HPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V34 HPR expired on 3 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V34 HPR?
The MOT on V34 HPR expired on 3 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V34 HPR done?
V34 HPR was recorded at 51,916 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2024, an average of 1,119 miles a year.
Has V34 HPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V34 HPR has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on V34 HPR 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 V34 HPR find?
V34 HPR passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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