
BMW 523
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
V52 NFMMOT history
V52 NFM is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,860 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 128,860 mi
- At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,834 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V52 NFM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 523
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V52 NFM was last recorded at 128,860 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 8,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 120,362 miles · 8 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,498 miles
- Average per year
- 3,834 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 128,860 miles
- 2024 – 120,362 miles
- 2023 – 111,912 miles
- 2022 – 103,921 miles
- 2021 – 100,659 miles
- 2020 – 96,968 miles
- 2019 – 92,874 miles
- 2018 – 90,359 miles
- 2017 – 89,433 miles
- 2016 – 88,083 miles
- 2015 – 86,051 miles
- 2014 – 83,834 miles
- 2012 – 80,826 miles
- 2011 – 76,614 miles
- 2010 – 73,154 miles
- 2009 – 69,156 miles
- 2007 – 62,769 miles
- 2006 – 55,258 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,860 miles (+8,498)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 128,860 miles
- Test number
- 911429419020
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,362 miles (+8,450)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 120,362 miles
- Test number
- 761741323350
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass111,912 miles (+6)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 111,912 miles
- Test number
- 920802170711
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail111,906 miles (+7,985)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,906 miles
- Test number
- 591510145203
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass103,921 miles (+3,262)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 103,921 miles
- Test number
- 775079912696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,659 miles (+8)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 100,659 miles
- Test number
- 571469025874
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail100,651 miles (+3,683)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,651 miles
- Test number
- 136578586966
- MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass96,968 miles (+4,094)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 96,968 miles
- Test number
- 447271354780
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s & n/s rear coil springs has spring blocks fitted.
Pass92,874 miles (+2,515)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 92,874 miles
- Test number
- 258946734923
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass90,359 miles (+926)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 90,359 miles
- Test number
- 508903452134
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring strengtheners fitted to o/s & n/s rear.
- AdvisoryO/s screenwash slightly weak.
Pass89,433 miles (+61)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 89,433 miles
- Test number
- 480149350699
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryO/s screenwash weak.
Fail89,372 miles (+1,289)1 dangerous8 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,372 miles
- Test number
- 765293078740
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryO/s screenwash weak.
Pass88,083 miles (+2,032)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 88,083 miles
- Test number
- 676405768551
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on the limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective cords exposed
Pass86,051 miles (+2,217)6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 86,051 miles
- Test number
- 257484975179
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn slightly out of shape.
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass83,834 miles (+3,008)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 83,834 miles
- Test number
- 239126774458
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,826 miles (+4,212)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 80,826 miles
- Test number
- 667743242122
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn slightly out of shape
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass76,614 miles (+3,460)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 76,614 miles
- Test number
- 339212951120
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteO/S/head lamp pattern poor
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Pass73,154 miles (+79)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 73,154 miles
- Test number
- 321413160191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,075 miles (+3,919)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,075 miles
- Test number
- 210830060194
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass69,156 miles (+21)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 69,156 miles
- Test number
- 322192769166
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail69,135 miles (+6,366)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,135 miles
- Test number
- 243330469460
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,769 miles (+7,511)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 62,769 miles
- Test number
- 481302027274
- 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)
Pass55,258 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 55,258 miles
- Test number
- 183741346212
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
Questions about V52 NFM
- Does V52 NFM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V52 NFM is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V52 NFM?
- The MOT on V52 NFM is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V52 NFM done?
- V52 NFM was recorded at 128,860 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 3,834 miles a year.
- Has V52 NFM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V52 NFM has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on V52 NFM 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 NFM find?
- V52 NFM passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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