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BMW 520

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,990 cc

V654 ELFMOT history

V654 ELF is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 179,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2022.

V654 ELF green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2023
Mileage
179,159 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V654 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
1 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V654 ELF was last recorded at 179,159 miles on 21 Jan 2022, 576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,583 miles · 5 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
576 miles
Average per year
3,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 179,159 miles
  • 2021 – 178,583 miles
  • 2020 – 178,047 miles
  • 2019 – 177,421 miles
  • 2018 – 176,870 miles
  • 2017 – 176,559 miles
  • 2016 – 175,604 miles
  • 2015 – 174,008 miles
  • 2014 – 172,176 miles
  • 2013 – 165,608 miles
  • 2012 – 161,889 miles
  • 2011 – 156,468 miles
  • 2010 – 148,561 miles
  • 2009 – 140,186 miles
  • 2008 – 134,197 miles
  • 2007 – 126,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,159 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,159 miles (+576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    179,159 miles
    Test number
    448548132843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass178,583 miles (+536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    178,583 miles
    Test number
    267291118948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

  3. Pass178,047 miles (+626)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    178,047 miles
    Test number
    102003363545
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

  4. Pass177,421 miles (+551)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    177,421 miles
    Test number
    495120414057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass176,870 miles (+311)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    176,870 miles
    Test number
    893888227717
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  6. Pass176,559 miles (+955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    176,559 miles
    Test number
    287361212312
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass175,604 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    175,604 miles
    Test number
    670222626414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail175,604 miles (+1,596)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,604 miles
    Test number
    886822217118
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass174,008 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    174,008 miles
    Test number
    216221765048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass172,176 miles (+6,568)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    172,176 miles
    Test number
    258329864030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)

  11. Pass165,608 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    165,608 miles
    Test number
    969671453084
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail165,608 miles (+3,719)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,608 miles
    Test number
    947241153017
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass161,889 miles (+29)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    161,889 miles
    Test number
    777263352071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail161,860 miles (+5,392)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,860 miles
    Test number
    646522952061
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass156,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    156,468 miles
    Test number
    109784851416
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail156,468 miles (+7,907)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,468 miles
    Test number
    477914051086
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail148,561 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,561 miles
    Test number
    342361710078
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass148,561 miles (+8,375)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    148,561 miles
    Test number
    902161910023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass140,186 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    140,186 miles
    Test number
    613825119046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear reg starting to deteriorate

  20. Fail140,184 miles (+5,987)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,184 miles
    Test number
    543112119072
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear reg starting to deteriorate

  21. Pass134,197 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    134,197 miles
    Test number
    821928208002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail134,174 miles (+7,364)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,174 miles
    Test number
    693317808023
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Pass126,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    126,810 miles
    Test number
    373346517012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V654 ELF

Does V654 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V654 ELF expired on 5 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V654 ELF?
The MOT on V654 ELF expired on 5 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V654 ELF done?
V654 ELF was recorded at 179,159 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2022, an average of 3,487 miles a year.
Has V654 ELF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V654 ELF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on V654 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 V654 ELF find?
V654 ELF passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear fuel pipe/s corroded; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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