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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V59 FEUMOT history

V59 FEU is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 18 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 199,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2023
Mileage
199,378 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V59 FEU
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
18 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V59 FEU was last recorded at 199,378 miles on 25 Feb 2022, 5,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,723 miles · 27 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
5,655 miles
Average per year
10,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 199,378 miles
  • 2020 – 193,723 miles
  • 2019 – 189,471 miles
  • 2018 – 182,502 miles
  • 2017 – 177,755 miles
  • 2016 – 159,736 miles
  • 2015 – 127,447 miles
  • 2014 – 96,168 miles
  • 2013 – 67,890 miles
  • 2012 – 42,733 miles
  • 2011 – 41,944 miles
  • 2010 – 39,980 miles
  • 2009 – 37,996 miles
  • 2008 – 35,163 miles
  • 2007 – 32,656 miles
  • 2006 – 29,421 miles
  • 2005 – 25,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,378 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,378 miles (+5,655)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    199,378 miles
    Test number
    225898757030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass193,723 miles (+4,252)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    193,723 miles
    Test number
    247088587940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass189,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    189,471 miles
    Test number
    583297374822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail189,471 miles (+6,969)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,471 miles
    Test number
    862659674977
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass182,502 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    182,502 miles
    Test number
    528124834410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail182,501 miles (+4,746)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,501 miles
    Test number
    135975242895
    • MajorHeadlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass177,755 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    177,755 miles
    Test number
    984406045035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail177,697 miles (+17,961)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,697 miles
    Test number
    574952286749
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass159,736 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    159,736 miles
    Test number
    234753776907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail159,723 miles (+32,276)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,723 miles
    Test number
    157413619713
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass127,447 miles (+31,279)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    127,447 miles
    Test number
    707293945088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,168 miles (+28,278)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    96,168 miles
    Test number
    837136784218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,890 miles (+25,157)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,890 miles
    Test number
    877221193280
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteVERY STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES GETTING LOW IN TREAD DEPTH 3MM OF TREAD LEFT CHANGE SOON
  14. Pass42,733 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,733 miles
    Test number
    747264082246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,944 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,944 miles
    Test number
    588776771224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,980 miles (+1,984)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    39,980 miles
    Test number
    343289470471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,996 miles (+2,833)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,996 miles
    Test number
    152044379276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,163 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,163 miles
    Test number
    182166178288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,656 miles (+3,235)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,656 miles
    Test number
    174358987217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,421 miles (+3,610)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,421 miles
    Test number
    520562776206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    25,811 miles
    Test number
    441379395241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V59 FEU

Does V59 FEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V59 FEU expired on 24 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V59 FEU?
The MOT on V59 FEU expired on 24 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V59 FEU done?
V59 FEU was recorded at 199,378 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2022, an average of 10,626 miles a year.
Has V59 FEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V59 FEU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on V59 FEU 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 V59 FEU find?
V59 FEU passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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