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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.

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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass128,860 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass120,362 miles (+8,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,362 miles
    Test number
    761741323350
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass103,921 miles (+3,262)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,921 miles
    Test number
    775079912696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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.
  9. 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))
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Pass73,154 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    73,154 miles
    Test number
    321413160191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. 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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