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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V57 DMDMOT history

V57 DMD is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 160,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2023
Mileage
160,575 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V57 DMD
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 expired on 15 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

V57 DMD was last recorded at 160,575 miles on 30 Mar 2024, 4,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,843 miles · 16 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
4,732 miles
Average per year
3,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 160,575 miles
  • 2022 – 155,843 miles
  • 2021 – 152,635 miles
  • 2020 – 151,257 miles
  • 2019 – 149,204 miles
  • 2018 – 146,126 miles
  • 2017 – 142,849 miles
  • 2016 – 138,712 miles
  • 2015 – 136,588 miles
  • 2014 – 134,017 miles
  • 2013 – 131,270 miles
  • 2012 – 128,203 miles
  • 2011 – 123,248 miles
  • 2010 – 119,979 miles
  • 2008 – 114,201 miles
  • 2007 – 110,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail160,575 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front seat driver condition
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear deaf oil leak

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail160,575 miles (+4,732)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,575 miles
    Test number
    420112153649
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat driver condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear deaf oil leak

  2. Pass155,843 miles (+3,208)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    155,843 miles
    Test number
    527944678073
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  3. Pass152,635 miles (+1,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    152,635 miles
    Test number
    814119039774
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,257 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,257 miles
    Test number
    328579426732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail151,253 miles (+2,049)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,253 miles
    Test number
    412587864962
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass149,204 miles (+3,078)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    149,204 miles
    Test number
    937045710303
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass146,126 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    146,126 miles
    Test number
    667630425470
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail146,120 miles (+3,271)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,120 miles
    Test number
    730959323711
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  9. Pass142,849 miles (+4,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    142,849 miles
    Test number
    304330369984
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass138,712 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    138,712 miles
    Test number
    484252534025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail138,710 miles (+2,122)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,710 miles
    Test number
    631611404237
    • FailureHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

  12. Pass136,588 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    136,588 miles
    Test number
    865577729592
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail136,586 miles (+2,569)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,586 miles
    Test number
    221286006403
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively damaged both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass134,017 miles (+2,747)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    134,017 miles
    Test number
    659079924384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass131,270 miles (+3,067)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    131,270 miles
    Test number
    486825313303
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass128,203 miles (+4,955)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    128,203 miles
    Test number
    805160772215
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass123,248 miles (+3,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    123,248 miles
    Test number
    887258901163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass119,979 miles (+5,778)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    119,979 miles
    Test number
    863166580094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass114,201 miles (+4,097)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    114,201 miles
    Test number
    702121288205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass110,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    110,104 miles
    Test number
    253488767297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V57 DMD

Does V57 DMD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V57 DMD expired on 15 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V57 DMD?
The MOT on V57 DMD expired on 15 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V57 DMD done?
V57 DMD was recorded at 160,575 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2024, an average of 3,057 miles a year.
Has V57 DMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V57 DMD has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V57 DMD 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 V57 DMD find?
V57 DMD failed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2024 with 8 major defects and 5 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside rear inner vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; nearside registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, and 10 more.

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