
BMW 523
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
V667 DBLMOT history
V667 DBL is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 192,352 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 192,352 mi
- At MOT on 7 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 7,326 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V667 DBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 523
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V667 DBL was last recorded at 192,352 miles on 7 Dec 2022, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 192,305 miles · 13 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 47 miles
- Average per year
- 7,326 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 192,352 miles
- 2021 – 185,990 miles
- 2020 – 180,356 miles
- 2019 – 177,400 miles
- 2018 – 173,114 miles
- 2017 – 162,868 miles
- 2016 – 150,968 miles
- 2015 – 137,237 miles
- 2014 – 125,413 miles
- 2013 – 115,667 miles
- 2012 – 113,106 miles
- 2011 – 111,645 miles
- 2010 – 98,443 miles
- 2009 – 92,572 miles
- 2008 – 84,632 miles
- 2007 – 72,259 miles
- 2006 – 68,928 miles
- 2005 – 66,136 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
30 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,352 miles (+47)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 192,352 miles
- Test number
- 731472714479
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail192,305 miles (+6,315)1 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,305 miles
- Test number
- 277290079612
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass185,990 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 185,990 miles
- Test number
- 422949046507
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Hand brake needs adjustment
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail185,987 miles (+5,631)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,987 miles
- Test number
- 425503337561
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both sides (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Hand brake needs adjustment
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass180,356 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 180,356 miles
- Test number
- 325717760468
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail180,356 miles (+2,956)1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,356 miles
- Test number
- 246811222749
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass177,400 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 177,400 miles
- Test number
- 284941574099
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Fail177,399 miles (+4,285)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,399 miles
- Test number
- 991877909991
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass173,114 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 173,114 miles
- Test number
- 324327420401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,113 miles (+10,245)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,113 miles
- Test number
- 528775391476
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront o/s & n/s worn on inner & outer edges
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass162,868 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 162,868 miles
- Test number
- 759974695261
- AdvisoryFront tyres slightly worn on edges
Fail162,865 miles (+11,897)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,865 miles
- Test number
- 177820098161
- 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)
- AdvisoryFront tyres slightly worn on edges
Pass150,968 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 150,968 miles
- Test number
- 958763384009
- DangerousDiff leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail150,968 miles (+13,731)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,968 miles
- Test number
- 924906958277
- DangerousDiff leaking
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass137,237 miles (+11,824)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 137,237 miles
- Test number
- 935152647352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,413 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 125,413 miles
- Test number
- 789948254244
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail125,413 miles (+9,746)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,413 miles
- Test number
- 737073454239
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass115,667 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 115,667 miles
- Test number
- 556086443245
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail115,667 miles (+2,561)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,667 miles
- Test number
- 477726243239
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass113,106 miles (+1,461)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 113,106 miles
- Test number
- 808388252286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,645 miles (+13,202)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 111,645 miles
- Test number
- 875851171252
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak from rear diff
Pass98,443 miles (+5,871)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 98,443 miles
- Test number
- 340467940276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,572 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 92,572 miles
- Test number
- 600213859293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,561 miles (+7,929)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,561 miles
- Test number
- 433873959201
- FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,632 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 84,632 miles
- Test number
- 380836258485
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear number plate water damaged
Fail84,632 miles (+12,373)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,632 miles
- Test number
- 292075558256
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear number plate water damaged
Pass72,259 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 72,259 miles
- Test number
- 771606857201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,259 miles (+3,331)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,259 miles
- Test number
- 961353457247
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass68,928 miles (+2,792)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 68,928 miles
- Test number
- 340549256486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,136 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 66,136 miles
- Test number
- 703667355288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V667 DBL
- Does V667 DBL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V667 DBL expired on 6 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V667 DBL?
- The MOT on V667 DBL expired on 6 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V667 DBL done?
- V667 DBL was recorded at 192,352 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2022, an average of 7,326 miles a year.
- Has V667 DBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V667 DBL has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on V667 DBL 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 V667 DBL find?
- V667 DBL passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: offside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.
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