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BMW 523

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

V667 KAEMOT history

V667 KAE is a red petrol BMW 523 first used on 5 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 116,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

V667 KAE red BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
116,693 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V667 KAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V667 KAE was last recorded at 116,693 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 2,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,987 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,706 miles
Average per year
3,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,693 miles
  • 2025 – 113,987 miles
  • 2024 – 107,767 miles
  • 2023 – 100,351 miles
  • 2022 – 96,106 miles
  • 2021 – 89,114 miles
  • 2020 – 76,692 miles
  • 2018 – 66,693 miles
  • 2017 – 66,161 miles
  • 2016 – 65,331 miles
  • 2015 – 64,320 miles
  • 2014 – 62,476 miles
  • 2013 – 61,057 miles
  • 2012 – 59,065 miles
  • 2011 – 57,593 miles
  • 2010 – 55,638 miles
  • 2009 – 53,569 miles
  • 2008 – 50,799 miles
  • 2007 – 46,610 miles
  • 2006 – 43,121 miles
  • 2005 – 38,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,693 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,693 miles (+2,706)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    116,693 miles
    Test number
    295795019760
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    113,987 miles
    Test number
    623540657640
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on Dash

  3. Fail113,987 miles (+6,220)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,987 miles
    Test number
    799814654304
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine leaking on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on Dash

  4. Pass107,767 miles (+7,416)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    107,767 miles
    Test number
    844402138521
    • AdvisoryOffside Front undertray loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass100,351 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    100,351 miles
    Test number
    984338029723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail100,351 miles (+11)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,351 miles
    Test number
    735704597478
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail100,340 miles (+4,234)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,340 miles
    Test number
    646176316244
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,106 miles (+26)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,106 miles
    Test number
    869748567284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  9. Fail96,080 miles (+6,966)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,080 miles
    Test number
    859598664561
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  10. Pass89,114 miles (+53)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,114 miles
    Test number
    415188577701
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail89,061 miles (+12,369)1 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,061 miles
    Test number
    265852754552
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass76,692 miles (+9,999)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,692 miles
    Test number
    300635959781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted

  13. Pass66,693 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,693 miles
    Test number
    968645464918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,161 miles
    Test number
    534103775625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,161 miles (+830)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,161 miles
    Test number
    809402548790
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass65,331 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,331 miles
    Test number
    412139768104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,320 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,320 miles
    Test number
    961459441106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,476 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,476 miles
    Test number
    848314244392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,057 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    61,057 miles
    Test number
    927737843316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,065 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    59,065 miles
    Test number
    239595242340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,060 miles (+1,467)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,060 miles
    Test number
    139193242314
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass57,593 miles (+1,955)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,593 miles
    Test number
    187731951381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,638 miles (+2,069)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,638 miles
    Test number
    763137340336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,569 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,569 miles
    Test number
    162320959373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,799 miles (+4,189)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,799 miles
    Test number
    382704758374
    • NoteAll under panels inplace

  26. Pass46,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,610 miles
    Test number
    241424357396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,610 miles (+3,489)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,610 miles
    Test number
    872994057306
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass43,121 miles (+4,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,121 miles
    Test number
    854437456383
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass38,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    38,583 miles
    Test number
    573931955393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V667 KAE

Does V667 KAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V667 KAE is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V667 KAE?
The MOT on V667 KAE is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V667 KAE done?
V667 KAE was recorded at 116,693 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 3,843 miles a year.
Has V667 KAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V667 KAE has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V667 KAE 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 KAE find?
V667 KAE passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front brake hose slightly chafed; nearside front brake hose slightly twisted; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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