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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V650 LNGMOT history

V650 LNG is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 8 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2022 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 131,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2022
Mileage
131,649 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V650 LNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

V650 LNG was last recorded at 131,649 miles on 20 Apr 2022, 6,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,435 miles · 12 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
6,214 miles
Average per year
5,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,649 miles
  • 2021 – 125,435 miles
  • 2020 – 118,425 miles
  • 2019 – 109,267 miles
  • 2017 – 105,334 miles
  • 2015 – 80,125 miles
  • 2014 – 65,726 miles
  • 2013 – 61,450 miles
  • 2012 – 60,118 miles
  • 2011 – 58,828 miles
  • 2010 – 57,880 miles
  • 2009 – 54,659 miles
  • 2008 – 53,211 miles
  • 2006 – 48,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,649 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion to vehicle
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted at time of test

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,649 miles (+6,214)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,649 miles
    Test number
    258729800483
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion to vehicle
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted at time of test

  2. Pass125,435 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    125,435 miles
    Test number
    886271880394
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail125,435 miles (+7,010)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,435 miles
    Test number
    110078606205
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass118,425 miles (+9,158)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    118,425 miles
    Test number
    670935250443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,267 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    109,267 miles
    Test number
    671747872092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,266 miles (+3,932)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,266 miles
    Test number
    246201507951
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,334 miles (+25,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    105,334 miles
    Test number
    967232312401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass80,125 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,125 miles
    Test number
    678357815260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  9. FailMileage not read1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    625673015272
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  10. Pass65,726 miles (+4,276)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,726 miles
    Test number
    326827184010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,450 miles (+1,332)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,450 miles
    Test number
    587569633028
    • NoteSurface corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes,, front pads low

  12. Pass60,118 miles (+1,290)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,118 miles
    Test number
    577310632013
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wall cut

  13. Pass58,828 miles (+948)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,828 miles
    Test number
    279435821012
    • NoteN/s mirror glass cracked

  14. Pass57,880 miles (+3,221)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,880 miles
    Test number
    800920120095
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDiff leaking
    • NoteNearside front anti rollbar link rubber boot split

  15. Pass54,659 miles (+1,448)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    54,659 miles
    Test number
    313509809064
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on shoulders
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWipers smearing

  16. Fail53,211 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,211 miles
    Test number
    792809408067
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass53,211 miles (+5,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,211 miles
    Test number
    793719408006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass48,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    48,106 miles
    Test number
    544175756376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,106 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,106 miles
    Test number
    801875456312
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V650 LNG

Does V650 LNG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V650 LNG expired on 16 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V650 LNG?
The MOT on V650 LNG expired on 16 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V650 LNG done?
V650 LNG was recorded at 131,649 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2022, an average of 5,450 miles a year.
Has V650 LNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V650 LNG has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on V650 LNG 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 V650 LNG find?
V650 LNG failed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2022 with 3 major defects and 4 advisories: offside front coil spring fractured or broken; seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills; suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills, and 4 more.

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