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BMW 520

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,990 cc

V633 ELFMOT history

V633 ELF is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 136,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

V633 ELF green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
136,403 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V633 ELF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V633 ELF was last recorded at 136,403 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 1,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,241 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,162 miles
Average per year
4,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,403 miles
  • 2025 – 135,241 miles
  • 2024 – 134,159 miles
  • 2023 – 133,605 miles
  • 2022 – 131,130 miles
  • 2021 – 128,075 miles
  • 2020 – 124,728 miles
  • 2019 – 119,068 miles
  • 2018 – 113,961 miles
  • 2017 – 108,271 miles
  • 2016 – 103,034 miles
  • 2015 – 98,453 miles
  • 2014 – 90,157 miles
  • 2012 – 77,245 miles
  • 2011 – 70,853 miles
  • 2009 – 59,081 miles
  • 2008 – 45,799 miles
  • 2007 – 43,634 miles
  • 2006 – 38,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,403 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,403 miles (+1,162)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    136,403 miles
    Test number
    139071894846
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass135,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    135,241 miles
    Test number
    695143510228
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail135,241 miles (+1,082)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,241 miles
    Test number
    905357157567
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass134,159 miles (+554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    134,159 miles
    Test number
    141930886141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,605 miles (+2,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    133,605 miles
    Test number
    299814703753
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass131,130 miles (+124)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    131,130 miles
    Test number
    543473631642
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & bald on inner edge - Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail131,006 miles (+2,931)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,006 miles
    Test number
    277994220042
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both sides (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & bald on inner edge - Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass128,075 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    128,075 miles
    Test number
    168871591312
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear no plate worn and damaged

  9. Fail128,043 miles (+3,315)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,043 miles
    Test number
    539267725640
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears /unable to view fully (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rears /replace now (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear no plate worn and damaged

  10. Pass124,728 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    124,728 miles
    Test number
    317290520913
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play at both side rear hub assemblies

  11. Fail124,728 miles (+101)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,728 miles
    Test number
    826537977295
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play at both side rear hub assemblies

  12. Fail124,627 miles (+5,559)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,627 miles
    Test number
    663114428430
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play at both side rear hub assemblies

  13. Pass119,068 miles (+5,107)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,068 miles
    Test number
    434840349555
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under-tray fitted

  14. Pass113,961 miles (+86)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    113,961 miles
    Test number
    311109968619
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  15. Fail113,875 miles (+5,604)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,875 miles
    Test number
    568759504081
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible HIDs fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  16. Pass108,271 miles (+5,237)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    108,271 miles
    Test number
    738280038539
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance just acceptable - offside performance lower than nearside
    • AdvisoryRear brake imbalance 20%

  17. Pass103,034 miles (+164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,034 miles
    Test number
    490452038616
    • AdvisoryWorn very close to legal limit on edges and heavily perished.

  18. Fail102,870 miles (+4,417)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,870 miles
    Test number
    257970057873
    • 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 Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryWorn very close to legal limit on edges and heavily perished.

  19. Pass98,453 miles (+8,296)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,453 miles
    Test number
    259269045145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront both tyres are perishing and have small cracks appearing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass90,157 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,157 miles
    Test number
    488684804178
    • NotePlay in n/s/f drop link

  21. Fail90,157 miles (+12,912)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,157 miles
    Test number
    228294304480
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in n/s/f drop link

  22. Pass77,245 miles (+6,392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    77,245 miles
    Test number
    339126442343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass70,853 miles (+8,471)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,853 miles
    Test number
    789705751331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,382 miles (+3,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,382 miles
    Test number
    145975601019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass59,081 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,081 miles
    Test number
    671545759371
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail59,080 miles (+10,320)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,080 miles
    Test number
    671895659367
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass48,760 miles (+2,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,760 miles
    Test number
    534042309099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass45,799 miles (+2,165)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,799 miles
    Test number
    180043308018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass43,634 miles (+4,749)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    43,634 miles
    Test number
    594130037121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass38,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,885 miles
    Test number
    104806036118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V633 ELF

Does V633 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V633 ELF is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V633 ELF?
The MOT on V633 ELF is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V633 ELF done?
V633 ELF was recorded at 136,403 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 4,817 miles a year.
Has V633 ELF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V633 ELF has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V633 ELF 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 V633 ELF find?
V633 ELF passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear fuel pipe/s corroded, and 1 more.

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