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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V640 KGHMOT history

V640 KGH is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 14 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2023
Mileage
126,769 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V640 KGH
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
14 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V640 KGH was last recorded at 126,769 miles on 26 Oct 2023, 131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,638 miles · 6 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
131 miles
Average per year
4,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,769 miles
  • 2022 – 122,629 miles
  • 2021 – 121,341 miles
  • 2020 – 120,264 miles
  • 2019 – 119,031 miles
  • 2018 – 117,368 miles
  • 2017 – 115,747 miles
  • 2016 – 114,388 miles
  • 2015 – 111,953 miles
  • 2014 – 109,828 miles
  • 2013 – 107,104 miles
  • 2012 – 102,827 miles
  • 2011 – 97,201 miles
  • 2010 – 94,329 miles
  • 2009 – 90,487 miles
  • 2008 – 79,147 miles
  • 2007 – 68,321 miles
  • 2006 – 57,095 miles
  • 2005 – 48,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail126,769 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides outer sills around jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and both rears (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail126,769 miles (+131)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,769 miles
    Test number
    321092001992
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides outer sills around jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and both rears (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail126,638 miles (+4,009)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,638 miles
    Test number
    356016245381
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass122,629 miles (+1,288)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,629 miles
    Test number
    959363082902
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass121,341 miles (+1,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,341 miles
    Test number
    812810694191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass120,264 miles (+1,233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    120,264 miles
    Test number
    909170446466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass119,031 miles (+1,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,031 miles
    Test number
    194152976941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass117,368 miles (+1,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    117,368 miles
    Test number
    690299272738
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass115,747 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    115,747 miles
    Test number
    130612524400
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail115,724 miles (+1,336)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,724 miles
    Test number
    483321781755
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass114,388 miles (+2,435)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    114,388 miles
    Test number
    553163030680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,953 miles (+2,125)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    111,953 miles
    Test number
    929185675141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    109,828 miles
    Test number
    765621594117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,828 miles (+2,724)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,828 miles
    Test number
    918014684153
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass107,104 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    107,104 miles
    Test number
    407793883159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail107,104 miles (+4,277)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,104 miles
    Test number
    819372783192
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass102,827 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    102,827 miles
    Test number
    576686402253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsr tyre worn to tread markers 2mm

  17. Fail102,827 miles (+5,626)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,827 miles
    Test number
    325075902265
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsr tyre worn to tread markers 2mm

  18. Fail97,201 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,201 miles
    Test number
    137220411267
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass97,201 miles (+2,872)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    97,201 miles
    Test number
    348050311205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,329 miles (+3,842)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    94,329 miles
    Test number
    132566810284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,487 miles (+11,340)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    90,487 miles
    Test number
    662004329219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    79,147 miles
    Test number
    652371218285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,147 miles (+10,826)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,147 miles
    Test number
    600970018230
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSuspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass68,321 miles (+11,226)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    68,321 miles
    Test number
    584432207281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,095 miles (+8,929)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    57,095 miles
    Test number
    913086026292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,166 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    48,166 miles
    Test number
    924087025296
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Questions about V640 KGH

Does V640 KGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V640 KGH expired on 8 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V640 KGH?
The MOT on V640 KGH expired on 8 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V640 KGH done?
V640 KGH was recorded at 126,769 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2023, an average of 4,320 miles a year.
Has V640 KGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V640 KGH has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V640 KGH 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 V640 KGH find?
V640 KGH failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 5 more.

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