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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V53 EPKMOT history

V53 EPK is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 10 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 159,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
159,882 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V53 EPK
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
10 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V53 EPK was last recorded at 159,882 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 2,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,836 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,046 miles
Average per year
4,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,882 miles
  • 2025 – 157,836 miles
  • 2024 – 156,706 miles
  • 2022 – 155,660 miles
  • 2021 – 154,467 miles
  • 2020 – 154,139 miles
  • 2019 – 152,662 miles
  • 2018 – 150,980 miles
  • 2017 – 148,416 miles
  • 2016 – 143,725 miles
  • 2015 – 138,872 miles
  • 2014 – 134,094 miles
  • 2013 – 127,276 miles
  • 2012 – 123,639 miles
  • 2011 – 117,472 miles
  • 2010 – 109,270 miles
  • 2009 – 101,512 miles
  • 2008 – 95,911 miles
  • 2007 – 84,898 miles
  • 2006 – 76,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,882 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,882 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    159,882 miles
    Test number
    735835686436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,836 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    157,836 miles
    Test number
    632884032798
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail157,826 miles (+1,120)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,826 miles
    Test number
    206989400891
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    156,706 miles
    Test number
    500991203476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail156,706 miles (+1,046)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,706 miles
    Test number
    109182263040
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted slider bolt loose/sat at 30degree angle of how it should be (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers/under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion

  6. Pass155,660 miles (+1,193)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    155,660 miles
    Test number
    192700469062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake close to minimum effort
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear tank strap corroded

  7. Pass154,467 miles (+328)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    154,467 miles
    Test number
    651114186980
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass154,139 miles (+1,477)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    154,139 miles
    Test number
    679577024106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass152,662 miles (+1,682)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,662 miles
    Test number
    313672903015
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded NSF, OSF, NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust heat shield is insecure at multiple points.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank straps are corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking or perishing. All four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged NSF, OSF and NSR (5.2.3 (j))

  10. Pass150,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    150,980 miles
    Test number
    989321178020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail150,980 miles (+2,564)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,980 miles
    Test number
    954612666410
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass148,416 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    148,416 miles
    Test number
    785841799912
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded

  13. Fail148,414 miles (+4,689)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,414 miles
    Test number
    492918752247
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded

  14. Pass143,725 miles (+4,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    143,725 miles
    Test number
    202019095389
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass138,872 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    138,872 miles
    Test number
    526052702148
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear heatshield insecure and corroded
    • AdvisoryRear number plate de-laminated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' and scratched (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel lines corroded

  16. Fail138,870 miles (+4,776)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,870 miles
    Test number
    122975090885
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear heatshield insecure and corroded
    • AdvisoryRear number plate de-laminated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' and scratched (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel lines corroded

  17. Pass134,094 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    134,094 miles
    Test number
    645351854302
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake pipe tied together
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield loose

  18. Fail134,094 miles (+6,818)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,094 miles
    Test number
    845150854314
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake pipe tied together
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield loose

  19. Pass127,276 miles (+3,637)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    127,276 miles
    Test number
    269832153375
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake fluid service light on
    • NoteRear brake pipes tied togther

  20. Pass123,639 miles (+6,167)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    123,639 miles
    Test number
    967196752321
    • NoteCondinsation in os head lamp
    • NoteRear replaced metal brake pipe cable tied to other brake pipe advise rubber sleave fitted

  21. Pass117,472 miles (+8,202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    117,472 miles
    Test number
    489543851485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass109,270 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    109,270 miles
    Test number
    772946430385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail109,266 miles (+7,754)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,266 miles
    Test number
    814105230325
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre very worn on edges

  24. Pass101,512 miles (+5,601)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    101,512 miles
    Test number
    903833849373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteFront tyres worn very unevenly
    • NoteRear exhaust heatshield damaged and falling off

  25. Pass95,911 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    95,911 miles
    Test number
    153985048324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail95,911 miles (+11,013)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,911 miles
    Test number
    361125748379
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass84,898 miles (+7,922)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    84,898 miles
    Test number
    503885447314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass76,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    76,976 miles
    Test number
    922370096255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V53 EPK

Does V53 EPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V53 EPK is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V53 EPK?
The MOT on V53 EPK is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V53 EPK done?
V53 EPK was recorded at 159,882 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 4,291 miles a year.
Has V53 EPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V53 EPK has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V53 EPK 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 V53 EPK find?
V53 EPK passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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