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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V41 GREMOT history

V41 GRE is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2023
Mileage
152,758 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V41 GRE
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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

V41 GRE was last recorded at 152,758 miles on 9 Jan 2024, 6,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,448 miles · 17 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
6,310 miles
Average per year
6,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,758 miles
  • 2022 – 146,448 miles
  • 2021 – 140,049 miles
  • 2020 – 135,154 miles
  • 2019 – 126,979 miles
  • 2018 – 121,743 miles
  • 2017 – 115,469 miles
  • 2016 – 111,287 miles
  • 2015 – 99,734 miles
  • 2014 – 92,971 miles
  • 2013 – 84,896 miles
  • 2012 – 77,970 miles
  • 2011 – 70,238 miles
  • 2010 – 63,815 miles
  • 2009 – 57,209 miles
  • 2008 – 51,276 miles
  • 2007 – 45,159 miles
  • 2006 – 37,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail152,758 miles
  • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail152,758 miles (+6,310)14 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,758 miles
    Test number
    819187321008
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,448 miles (+6,399)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    146,448 miles
    Test number
    500850292485
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,049 miles (+4,895)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    140,049 miles
    Test number
    822669601291
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide skirt's fitted obscuring components

  4. Pass135,154 miles (+8,175)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,154 miles
    Test number
    690139195120
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar 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))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryCondensation n/s/f headlamp

  5. Pass126,979 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,979 miles
    Test number
    624203904709
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lens deteriorated

  6. Fail126,979 miles (+5,236)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,979 miles
    Test number
    472557527589
    • DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lens deteriorated

  7. Pass121,743 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    121,743 miles
    Test number
    828568434433
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly perished/deteriorated, side wall cracking/spilt (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryBulb indicator on dash, all lamps operating
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre cracking/perished

  8. Fail121,743 miles (+6,274)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,743 miles
    Test number
    417576904263
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly perished/deteriorated, side wall cracking/spilt (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryBulb indicator on dash, all lamps operating
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre cracking/perished

  9. Pass115,469 miles (+4,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    115,469 miles
    Test number
    191984139393
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass111,287 miles (+534)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    111,287 miles
    Test number
    169631162201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail110,753 miles (+11,019)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,753 miles
    Test number
    190834673841
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass99,734 miles (+6,763)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    99,734 miles
    Test number
    876008200559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,971 miles (+8,075)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,971 miles
    Test number
    485474404332
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass84,896 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    84,896 miles
    Test number
    799259883268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,894 miles (+6,924)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,894 miles
    Test number
    256173783280
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass77,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,970 miles
    Test number
    367416982468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,968 miles (+7,730)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,968 miles
    Test number
    466036782293
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass70,238 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,238 miles
    Test number
    779557981208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,173 miles (+6,358)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,173 miles
    Test number
    157259571295
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass63,815 miles (+6,606)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,815 miles
    Test number
    101352320281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,209 miles
    Test number
    301688119267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,209 miles (+5,933)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,209 miles
    Test number
    103788319295
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  23. Pass51,276 miles (+6,117)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,276 miles
    Test number
    680029038260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,159 miles
    Test number
    871817047252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,159 miles (+7,742)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,159 miles
    Test number
    431617747215
    • DangerousNail in offside front tyre
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass37,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,417 miles
    Test number
    821323416204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V41 GRE

Does V41 GRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V41 GRE expired on 23 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V41 GRE?
The MOT on V41 GRE expired on 23 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V41 GRE done?
V41 GRE was recorded at 152,758 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2024, an average of 6,614 miles a year.
Has V41 GRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V41 GRE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V41 GRE 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 V41 GRE find?
V41 GRE failed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2024 with 14 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: bonnet primary retaining device ineffective; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 18 more.

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