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BMW 523

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V42 DPLMOT history

V42 DPL is a black petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 149,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
149,364 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 DPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 DPL was last recorded at 149,364 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 3,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,799 miles · 31 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,565 miles
Average per year
4,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,364 miles
  • 2024 – 145,799 miles
  • 2023 – 131,978 miles
  • 2022 – 131,616 miles
  • 2021 – 130,924 miles
  • 2020 – 127,060 miles
  • 2019 – 126,311 miles
  • 2018 – 121,473 miles
  • 2017 – 117,288 miles
  • 2016 – 111,364 miles
  • 2015 – 107,176 miles
  • 2014 – 103,854 miles
  • 2013 – 100,076 miles
  • 2012 – 97,592 miles
  • 2011 – 94,354 miles
  • 2010 – 92,429 miles
  • 2009 – 89,140 miles
  • 2008 – 83,528 miles
  • 2007 – 73,098 miles
  • 2006 – 62,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,364 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,364 miles (+3,565)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    149,364 miles
    Test number
    798523209694
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,799 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    145,799 miles
    Test number
    676239800713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail145,789 miles (+13,811)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,789 miles
    Test number
    100302719966
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass131,978 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,978 miles
    Test number
    404829217797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,616 miles (+692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    131,616 miles
    Test number
    442239391777
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine covers fitted

  6. Pass130,924 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    130,924 miles
    Test number
    868631877701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,060 miles (+749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    127,060 miles
    Test number
    250652753630
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Pass126,311 miles (+4,838)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,311 miles
    Test number
    107560550124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,473 miles (+4,185)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    121,473 miles
    Test number
    863377480549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,288 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    117,288 miles
    Test number
    975804783928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,257 miles (+5,893)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,257 miles
    Test number
    104191131447
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high Rectified PRS (1.8)

  12. Pass111,364 miles (+4,188)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    111,364 miles
    Test number
    297977578735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,176 miles (+3,322)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    107,176 miles
    Test number
    239216935170
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass103,854 miles (+43)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,854 miles
    Test number
    965299534172
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight oil residue (diff/gearbox)

  15. Fail103,811 miles (+3,735)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,811 miles
    Test number
    338590334101
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass100,076 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    100,076 miles
    Test number
    156709153124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail100,076 miles (+2,484)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,076 miles
    Test number
    248709553403
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass97,592 miles (+3,238)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    97,592 miles
    Test number
    655722882108
    • NoteNearside rear lower hub bushe has slight play

  19. Pass94,354 miles (+1,925)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    94,354 miles
    Test number
    268420391142
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass92,429 miles (+3,289)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    92,429 miles
    Test number
    871239910200
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrakes creeking

  21. Pass89,140 miles (+5,612)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    89,140 miles
    Test number
    362350329223
    • 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)
    • NoteFront wipers in poor condition

  22. Pass83,528 miles (+10,430)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    83,528 miles
    Test number
    362406148264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,098 miles (+10,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    73,098 miles
    Test number
    104117447241
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass62,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    62,697 miles
    Test number
    163473136248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V42 DPL

Does V42 DPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V42 DPL is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V42 DPL?
The MOT on V42 DPL is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V42 DPL done?
V42 DPL was recorded at 149,364 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 4,510 miles a year.
Has V42 DPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 DPL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V42 DPL 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 V42 DPL find?
V42 DPL passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: coolant leak; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged, and 5 more.

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