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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V68 GBKMOT history

V68 GBK is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2021 and it has passed 13 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2021.

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MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2021
Mileage
123,073 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2021
MOT tests
25
13 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V68 GBK
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 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

V68 GBK was last recorded at 123,073 miles on 24 Nov 2021, 3,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,177 miles · 28 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
3,896 miles
Average per year
3,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 123,073 miles
  • 2020 – 119,177 miles
  • 2019 – 118,883 miles
  • 2017 – 118,564 miles
  • 2016 – 113,828 miles
  • 2015 – 108,708 miles
  • 2014 – 104,681 miles
  • 2013 – 103,492 miles
  • 2012 – 99,997 miles
  • 2011 – 96,253 miles
  • 2010 – 91,818 miles
  • 2009 – 84,207 miles
  • 2008 – 78,838 miles
  • 2006 – 71,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,073 miles
  • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,073 miles (+3,896)4 major2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,073 miles
    Test number
    301280347538
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  2. Pass119,177 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    119,177 miles
    Test number
    511110000168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail119,172 miles (+289)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,172 miles
    Test number
    389892213825
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass118,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,883 miles
    Test number
    158931026795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail118,883 miles (+319)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,883 miles
    Test number
    203413224368
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass118,564 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,564 miles
    Test number
    335788003362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Fail118,564 miles (+4,736)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,564 miles
    Test number
    908986941198
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass113,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    113,828 miles
    Test number
    368692798556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail113,828 miles (+5,120)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,828 miles
    Test number
    469494034535
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass108,708 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    108,708 miles
    Test number
    827966555153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  11. Fail108,708 miles (+4,027)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,708 miles
    Test number
    415695955100
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  12. Pass104,681 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    104,681 miles
    Test number
    997375454014
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteHEADLIGHTS POOR

  13. Fail104,681 miles (+1,189)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,681 miles
    Test number
    628170954051
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteHEADLIGHTS POOR

  14. Fail103,492 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,492 miles
    Test number
    568449233271
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass103,492 miles (+3,495)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    103,492 miles
    Test number
    856339233235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass99,997 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    99,997 miles
    Test number
    407806352018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail99,997 miles (+3,744)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,997 miles
    Test number
    505496552074
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass96,253 miles (+4,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    96,253 miles
    Test number
    757725241095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

  19. Pass91,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    91,818 miles
    Test number
    510159220038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail91,818 miles (+7,611)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,818 miles
    Test number
    253446920007
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  21. Pass84,207 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    84,207 miles
    Test number
    702413419018
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail84,207 miles (+5,369)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,207 miles
    Test number
    844623719075
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail78,838 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,838 miles
    Test number
    123052608469
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass78,838 miles (+6,904)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    78,838 miles
    Test number
    841012908089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass71,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    71,934 miles
    Test number
    492095546442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V68 GBK

Does V68 GBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V68 GBK expired on 27 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V68 GBK?
The MOT on V68 GBK expired on 27 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V68 GBK done?
V68 GBK was recorded at 123,073 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2021, an average of 3,420 miles a year.
Has V68 GBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V68 GBK has failed 12 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V68 GBK 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 V68 GBK find?
V68 GBK failed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2021 with 4 major defects, 2 defects repaired at the test, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside windscreen washer not working; offside rear brake pipe excessively corroded as marked; offside windscreen washer not working, and 11 more.

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