BMW 523
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
V53 FDVMOT history
V53 FDV is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 14 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,397 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 131,397 mi
- At MOT on 7 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,808 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V53 FDV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 523
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V53 FDV was last recorded at 131,397 miles on 7 Mar 2024, 5,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 126,146 miles · 27 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,251 miles
- Average per year
- 1,808 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 131,397 miles
- 2023 – 126,146 miles
- 2022 – 122,660 miles
- 2020 – 119,103 miles
- 2019 – 118,889 miles
- 2018 – 118,427 miles
- 2017 – 118,021 miles
- 2016 – 117,452 miles
- 2015 – 116,909 miles
- 2014 – 116,199 miles
- 2013 – 115,206 miles
- 2012 – 114,540 miles
- 2010 – 113,923 miles
- 2009 – 112,717 miles
- 2008 – 109,739 miles
- 2007 – 107,575 miles
- 2006 – 105,086 miles
- 2005 – 98,094 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,397 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake low effort
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering slightly rough/noisy
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012
Full MOT history
25 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,397 miles (+5,251)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 131,397 miles
- Test number
- 270461782263
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake low effort
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering slightly rough/noisy
Pass126,146 miles (+3,486)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 126,146 miles
- Test number
- 800847025381
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,660 miles (+3,557)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 122,660 miles
- Test number
- 649521324796
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,103 miles (+214)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 119,103 miles
- Test number
- 999922848136
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass118,889 miles (+462)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 118,889 miles
- Test number
- 966817692383
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass118,427 miles (+406)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 118,427 miles
- Test number
- 402053119836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,021 miles (+569)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 118,021 miles
- Test number
- 967771383535
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass117,452 miles (+543)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 117,452 miles
- Test number
- 175645580021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,909 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 116,909 miles
- Test number
- 249641785105
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail116,909 miles (+710)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,909 miles
- Test number
- 329620185165
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail116,199 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,199 miles
- Test number
- 427042984103
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass116,199 miles (+993)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 116,199 miles
- Test number
- 957982384100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,206 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 115,206 miles
- Test number
- 205393873479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,206 miles (+666)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,206 miles
- Test number
- 677073563165
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOffside cill damaged
Pass114,540 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 114,540 miles
- Test number
- 349265642186
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail114,540 miles (+617)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,540 miles
- Test number
- 648485542118
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass113,923 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 113,923 miles
- Test number
- 742152510319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,923 miles (+1,206)6 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,923 miles
- Test number
- 261890610344
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside rear brake disc heavily worn
Fail112,717 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,717 miles
- Test number
- 234609779269
- Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteWater in o/s headlamp and oil leak rear axle
Pass112,717 miles (+2,978)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 112,717 miles
- Test number
- 344639279289
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteWater in o/s headlamp and oil leak rear axle
Pass109,739 miles (+2,164)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 109,739 miles
- Test number
- 262592188214
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteWindscreen wipers slightly smearing
Pass107,575 miles (+2,489)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 107,575 miles
- Test number
- 774303287207
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass105,086 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 105,086 miles
- Test number
- 424617876278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,086 miles (+6,992)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,086 miles
- Test number
- 473087876213
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges
Pass98,094 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 98,094 miles
- Test number
- 380098375476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V53 FDV
- Does V53 FDV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V53 FDV expired on 6 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V53 FDV?
- The MOT on V53 FDV expired on 6 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V53 FDV done?
- V53 FDV was recorded at 131,397 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2024, an average of 1,808 miles a year.
- Has V53 FDV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V53 FDV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2015.
- Has the mileage on V53 FDV 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 FDV find?
- V53 FDV passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside parking brake low effort; play in steering rack inner joint(s); power steering slightly rough/noisy.
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