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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V52 KGXMOT history

V52 KGX is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2023
Mileage
143,512 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V52 KGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V52 KGX was last recorded at 143,512 miles on 14 Nov 2022, 2,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,765 miles · 1 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
2,747 miles
Average per year
4,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,512 miles
  • 2021 – 140,765 miles
  • 2020 – 138,211 miles
  • 2019 – 135,081 miles
  • 2018 – 131,584 miles
  • 2017 – 128,138 miles
  • 2016 – 124,026 miles
  • 2015 – 119,182 miles
  • 2014 – 114,443 miles
  • 2013 – 109,598 miles
  • 2012 – 105,001 miles
  • 2011 – 98,973 miles
  • 2010 – 96,221 miles
  • 2009 – 91,208 miles
  • 2008 – 85,670 miles
  • 2007 – 75,297 miles
  • 2006 – 64,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,512 miles
  • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,512 miles (+2,747)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    143,512 miles
    Test number
    504590305470
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass140,765 miles (+2,554)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    140,765 miles
    Test number
    994090018349
    • Advisory3rd stop lamp inop
    • AdvisoryAll flexi brake hoses lightly perished
    • AdvisoryN/s/r strut leaking
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn low close to min requirement
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner track rod worn/ play evident

  3. Pass138,211 miles (+3,130)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    138,211 miles
    Test number
    633416202771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    135,081 miles
    Test number
    954651351014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail135,081 miles (+3,497)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,081 miles
    Test number
    976499164081
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass131,584 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    131,584 miles
    Test number
    694994620892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail131,580 miles (+3,442)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,580 miles
    Test number
    218349926093
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass128,138 miles (+4,112)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    128,138 miles
    Test number
    815945421100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    124,026 miles
    Test number
    613705775836
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail124,026 miles (+4,844)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,026 miles
    Test number
    923546724163
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass119,182 miles (+4,739)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    119,182 miles
    Test number
    695807415278
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass114,443 miles (+4,845)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    114,443 miles
    Test number
    115525724259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,598 miles (+4,597)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    109,598 miles
    Test number
    367254423226
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteLow tone horn not working.

  14. Pass105,001 miles (+6,028)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    105,001 miles
    Test number
    636977822206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,973 miles (+2,752)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    98,973 miles
    Test number
    778243201251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    96,221 miles
    Test number
    953174640366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,221 miles (+5,013)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,221 miles
    Test number
    483532940336
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass91,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    91,208 miles
    Test number
    513823149350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,208 miles (+5,538)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,208 miles
    Test number
    611723349365
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass85,670 miles (+10,373)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    85,670 miles
    Test number
    544790158379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    75,297 miles
    Test number
    102452257330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,297 miles (+10,519)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,297 miles
    Test number
    523512657370
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  23. Pass64,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    64,778 miles
    Test number
    890336156340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V52 KGX

Does V52 KGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V52 KGX expired on 13 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V52 KGX?
The MOT on V52 KGX expired on 13 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V52 KGX done?
V52 KGX was recorded at 143,512 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2022, an average of 4,953 miles a year.
Has V52 KGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V52 KGX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on V52 KGX 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 V52 KGX find?
V52 KGX passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: hazard warning switch faulty; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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