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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V45 EBYMOT history

V45 EBY is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 110,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2024
Mileage
110,983 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2023
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V45 EBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V45 EBY was last recorded at 110,983 miles on 14 Feb 2023, 4,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
106,954 miles · 17 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
4,029 miles
Average per year
2,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 110,983 miles
  • 2022 – 106,954 miles
  • 2021 – 101,223 miles
  • 2020 – 98,447 miles
  • 2019 – 95,922 miles
  • 2018 – 95,077 miles
  • 2017 – 94,207 miles
  • 2016 – 93,255 miles
  • 2015 – 91,851 miles
  • 2014 – 90,758 miles
  • 2013 – 88,574 miles
  • 2012 – 85,736 miles
  • 2011 – 83,673 miles
  • 2010 – 80,922 miles
  • 2009 – 78,393 miles
  • 2008 – 74,504 miles
  • 2007 – 70,410 miles
  • 2006 – 66,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,983 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Under body covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,983 miles (+4,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    110,983 miles
    Test number
    689031526734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,954 miles (+5,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,954 miles
    Test number
    316056833896
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,223 miles (+2,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    101,223 miles
    Test number
    138315982336
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,447 miles (+2,525)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,447 miles
    Test number
    649890890744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,922 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,922 miles
    Test number
    482334070032
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail95,922 miles (+845)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,922 miles
    Test number
    501670630392
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass95,077 miles (+870)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,077 miles
    Test number
    770922094129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear both brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  8. Pass94,207 miles (+952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,207 miles
    Test number
    263455107111
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  9. Pass93,255 miles (+1,404)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,255 miles
    Test number
    830024683532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  10. Pass91,851 miles (+1,093)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,851 miles
    Test number
    637421455069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  11. Pass90,758 miles (+2,184)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    90,758 miles
    Test number
    245829244073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,574 miles (+2,838)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    88,574 miles
    Test number
    567830253078
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake discs slightly pitted

  13. Pass85,736 miles (+2,063)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    85,736 miles
    Test number
    119376742437
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass83,673 miles (+2,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,673 miles
    Test number
    169760451461
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass80,922 miles (+2,529)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    80,922 miles
    Test number
    151198240043
    • NoteBoth front and nearside rear tyres tread starting to crack/split

  16. Pass78,393 miles (+3,889)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    78,393 miles
    Test number
    694867749088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  17. Pass74,504 miles (+4,094)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    74,504 miles
    Test number
    960289848088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,410 miles (+3,814)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    70,410 miles
    Test number
    931980857095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    66,596 miles
    Test number
    550908946073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V45 EBY

Does V45 EBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V45 EBY expired on 21 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V45 EBY?
The MOT on V45 EBY expired on 21 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V45 EBY done?
V45 EBY was recorded at 110,983 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2023, an average of 2,612 miles a year.
Has V45 EBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V45 EBY has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on V45 EBY 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 V45 EBY find?
V45 EBY passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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