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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,500 cc

V686 DYXMOT history

V686 DYX is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 25 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 148,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
148,148 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
35
20 passed · 15 failed
Per year
4,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V686 DYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
25 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V686 DYX was last recorded at 148,148 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 3,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,391 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,757 miles
Average per year
4,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,148 miles
  • 2024 – 144,391 miles
  • 2023 – 137,999 miles
  • 2022 – 134,108 miles
  • 2021 – 129,864 miles
  • 2020 – 123,885 miles
  • 2019 – 119,938 miles
  • 2018 – 116,161 miles
  • 2017 – 110,865 miles
  • 2016 – 106,143 miles
  • 2015 – 99,501 miles
  • 2014 – 92,329 miles
  • 2013 – 89,795 miles
  • 2012 – 85,544 miles
  • 2011 – 82,504 miles
  • 2010 – 78,849 miles
  • 2009 – 74,404 miles
  • 2008 – 71,837 miles
  • 2007 – 68,022 miles
  • 2006 – 62,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,148 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    148,148 miles
    Test number
    642423041754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail148,148 miles (+3,757)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,148 miles
    Test number
    897646061841
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass144,391 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    144,391 miles
    Test number
    580097099252
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail144,376 miles (+6,377)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,376 miles
    Test number
    205038924207
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass137,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    137,999 miles
    Test number
    175338790836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,999 miles (+3,891)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,999 miles
    Test number
    558466976978
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  7. Pass134,108 miles (+4,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    134,108 miles
    Test number
    701434065561
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass129,864 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    129,864 miles
    Test number
    410313092292
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail129,853 miles (+5,968)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,853 miles
    Test number
    858446342143
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass123,885 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,885 miles
    Test number
    631842473668
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail123,803 miles (+3,865)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,803 miles
    Test number
    116019384823
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass119,938 miles (+3,777)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,938 miles
    Test number
    439726684933
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass116,161 miles (+5,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,161 miles
    Test number
    363690153958
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass110,865 miles (+398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    110,865 miles
    Test number
    585271264893
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  15. Fail110,467 miles (+4,324)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,467 miles
    Test number
    483002381531
    • FailureDriver's airbag missing (5.4.1)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on

  16. Pass106,143 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,143 miles
    Test number
    496382177162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUNABLE TO SEE PADS

  17. Fail106,131 miles (+6,630)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,131 miles
    Test number
    183460042367
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEML LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUNABLE TO SEE PADS

  18. Pass99,501 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    99,501 miles
    Test number
    495573043600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine lmanagement light on

  19. Fail99,491 miles (+7,162)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,491 miles
    Test number
    495304201981
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low inside the lamp insecure (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine lmanagement light on

  20. Pass92,329 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,329 miles
    Test number
    875617824204
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail92,329 miles (+2,534)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,329 miles
    Test number
    338787524414
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass89,795 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,795 miles
    Test number
    676403153241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  23. Fail89,751 miles (+4,207)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,751 miles
    Test number
    846728043280
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  24. Pass85,544 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    85,544 miles
    Test number
    578741802224
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEML Light on, Air bag light on
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Fail85,544 miles (+3,040)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,544 miles
    Test number
    866711002283
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEML Light on, Air bag light on
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Pass82,504 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,504 miles
    Test number
    449994991169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass78,849 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    78,849 miles
    Test number
    661124780111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  28. Fail78,848 miles (+4,444)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,848 miles
    Test number
    172864080196
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  29. Pass74,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    74,404 miles
    Test number
    792051569132
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  30. Fail74,404 miles (+2,567)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,404 miles
    Test number
    912041869172
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  31. Pass71,837 miles (+3,815)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,837 miles
    Test number
    242569728142
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  32. Fail68,022 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,022 miles
    Test number
    254035317121
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  33. Pass68,022 miles (+5,872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    68,022 miles
    Test number
    364945317156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  34. Pass62,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    62,150 miles
    Test number
    844131916140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail62,150 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,150 miles
    Test number
    933391716170
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about V686 DYX

Does V686 DYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V686 DYX is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V686 DYX?
The MOT on V686 DYX is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V686 DYX done?
V686 DYX was recorded at 148,148 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 4,393 miles a year.
Has V686 DYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V686 DYX has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V686 DYX 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 V686 DYX find?
V686 DYX passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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