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BMW 523

Beige · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V58 FMRMOT history

V58 FMR is a beige petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 178,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2025
Mileage
178,917 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V58 FMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V58 FMR was last recorded at 178,917 miles on 20 Jan 2024, 11,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,864 miles · 20 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
11,053 miles
Average per year
7,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 178,917 miles
  • 2023 – 167,864 miles
  • 2022 – 158,131 miles
  • 2021 – 149,934 miles
  • 2020 – 142,426 miles
  • 2019 – 131,013 miles
  • 2018 – 117,704 miles
  • 2017 – 105,562 miles
  • 2016 – 102,715 miles
  • 2015 – 99,493 miles
  • 2014 – 96,531 miles
  • 2013 – 91,773 miles
  • 2012 – 87,172 miles
  • 2011 – 82,736 miles
  • 2010 – 76,633 miles
  • 2009 – 69,783 miles
  • 2008 – 63,415 miles
  • 2007 – 54,293 miles
  • 2006 – 46,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,917 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,917 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    178,917 miles
    Test number
    141281890899
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail178,917 miles (+11,053)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,917 miles
    Test number
    226931680889
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass167,864 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    167,864 miles
    Test number
    115785370711
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail167,862 miles (+9,731)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,862 miles
    Test number
    763398425533
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass158,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    158,131 miles
    Test number
    400914073873
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail158,130 miles (+8,196)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,130 miles
    Test number
    298120450326
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass149,934 miles (+7,508)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    149,934 miles
    Test number
    290467716802
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass142,426 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,426 miles
    Test number
    859986167575
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail142,404 miles (+11,391)4 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,404 miles
    Test number
    359965386763
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative n/s/f and o/s/f not working (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass131,013 miles (+13,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    131,013 miles
    Test number
    516909925570
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass117,704 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    117,704 miles
    Test number
    698870352255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  12. Fail117,702 miles (+12,140)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,702 miles
    Test number
    377961535622
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water ingress (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  13. Pass105,562 miles (+143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    105,562 miles
    Test number
    697624687885
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail105,419 miles (+2,704)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,419 miles
    Test number
    387884026002
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass102,715 miles (+3,222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    102,715 miles
    Test number
    631270228012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass99,493 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,493 miles
    Test number
    567220575014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail99,493 miles (+2,962)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,493 miles
    Test number
    179780575425
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass96,531 miles (+4,758)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,531 miles
    Test number
    195536084405
    • NoteFront washers weak.

  19. Pass91,773 miles (+4,601)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,773 miles
    Test number
    968510973020
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low

  20. Pass87,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,172 miles
    Test number
    888414172074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail87,170 miles (+4,434)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,170 miles
    Test number
    825384272058
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass82,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,736 miles
    Test number
    796051481001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail82,736 miles (+6,103)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,736 miles
    Test number
    198321981082
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass76,633 miles (+6,850)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    76,633 miles
    Test number
    973635160082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    69,783 miles
    Test number
    322073979077
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Fail69,783 miles (+6,368)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,783 miles
    Test number
    892203879040
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass63,415 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    63,415 miles
    Test number
    352027618185
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteN/s front anti roll bar link top joint gaiter split

  28. Fail63,415 miles (+9,122)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,415 miles
    Test number
    393897118177
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteN/s front anti roll bar link top joint gaiter split

  29. Pass54,293 miles (+7,959)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    54,293 miles
    Test number
    824912507103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass46,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    46,334 miles
    Test number
    473019706119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V58 FMR

Does V58 FMR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V58 FMR expired on 22 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V58 FMR?
The MOT on V58 FMR expired on 22 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V58 FMR done?
V58 FMR was recorded at 178,917 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2024, an average of 7,467 miles a year.
Has V58 FMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V58 FMR has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V58 FMR 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 V58 FMR find?
V58 FMR passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2024 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, and 2 more.

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