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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

V690 GBVMOT history

V690 GBV is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 4 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,336 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V690 GBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V690 GBV was last recorded at 127,336 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,336 miles · 13 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,336 miles
  • 2025 – 127,330 miles
  • 2024 – 121,378 miles
  • 2022 – 112,699 miles
  • 2021 – 111,596 miles
  • 2020 – 110,587 miles
  • 2019 – 108,857 miles
  • 2018 – 106,258 miles
  • 2017 – 103,310 miles
  • 2016 – 99,319 miles
  • 2015 – 93,203 miles
  • 2014 – 87,885 miles
  • 2013 – 82,181 miles
  • 2012 – 78,974 miles
  • 2011 – 74,992 miles
  • 2010 – 66,872 miles
  • 2009 – 61,355 miles
  • 2008 – 56,600 miles
  • 2007 – 51,034 miles
  • 2006 – 44,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,336 miles

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.

  • Condensation in n/s headlight

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Play in n/s front anti roll bar link rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear brake pads getting low???

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,336 miles
    Test number
    810032796064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail127,336 miles (+6)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,336 miles
    Test number
    453316387934
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Fail127,330 miles (+5,952)2 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,330 miles
    Test number
    699661712104
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) missing both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass121,378 miles (+8,679)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    121,378 miles
    Test number
    214269780407
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/ f& o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy n/s/f & o/s/f (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass112,699 miles (+1,103)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,699 miles
    Test number
    481416195498
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort lazy at o/s but pulling enough overall 16% (minimum limit is 16%)
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s front anti roll bar link rod

  6. Pass111,596 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,596 miles
    Test number
    822923008820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,587 miles (+1,730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,587 miles
    Test number
    563196981642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass108,857 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,857 miles
    Test number
    617375250413
    • AdvisoryCondensation in n/s headlight
    • AdvisoryFront tyre valve at n/s cracking
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s front anti roll bar link rod
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s rear anti roll bar link rod
    • AdvisoryRear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyre valve at n/s cracking

  9. Fail108,852 miles (+2,594)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,852 miles
    Test number
    117494721077
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in n/s headlight
    • AdvisoryFront tyre valve at n/s cracking
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s front anti roll bar link rod
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s rear anti roll bar link rod
    • AdvisoryRear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyre valve at n/s cracking

  10. Pass106,258 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    106,258 miles
    Test number
    639111279096
    • AdvisoryCondensation in n/s headlight unit
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  11. Fail106,258 miles (+2,948)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,258 miles
    Test number
    459734828927
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in n/s headlight unit
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryRear flexi brake hose at o/s splitting/cracking

  12. Pass103,310 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    103,310 miles
    Test number
    458589420531
    • AdvisoryCondensation in n/s headlight
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low???

  13. Fail103,274 miles (+3,955)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,274 miles
    Test number
    486282525804
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCondensation in n/s headlight
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low???

  14. Pass99,319 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    99,319 miles
    Test number
    712423294411
    • AdvisoryDamage to o/s front indicator lens
    • AdvisoryFront tyre wearing on edges at o/s
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort at n/s lazy but pulling enough effort overall
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in rear suspension at n/s lower bearing/bush

  15. Fail99,319 miles (+6,116)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,319 miles
    Test number
    129667313259
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryDamage to o/s front indicator lens
    • AdvisoryFront tyre wearing on edges at o/s
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort at n/s lazy but pulling enough effort overall
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in rear suspension at n/s lower bearing/bush

  16. Pass93,203 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    93,203 miles
    Test number
    833485060405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid reservoir not clearly visible
    • AdvisoryMoisture in o/s/f headlamp

  17. Fail93,203 miles (+5,318)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,203 miles
    Test number
    830434068734
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid reservoir not clearly visible
    • AdvisoryMoisture in o/s/f headlamp

  18. Pass87,885 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,885 miles
    Test number
    746374444324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOuter sills not clearly visible due to sill covers fitted

  19. Fail87,885 miles (+5,704)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,885 miles
    Test number
    638634444312
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOuter sills not clearly visible due to sill covers fitted

  20. Pass82,181 miles (+3,207)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    82,181 miles
    Test number
    107647243389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  21. Pass78,974 miles (+3,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    78,974 miles
    Test number
    906933652362
    • 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)

  22. Fail74,992 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,992 miles
    Test number
    136305851398
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass74,992 miles (+8,120)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    74,992 miles
    Test number
    946775851354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,872 miles (+5,517)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    66,872 miles
    Test number
    373743510094
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes getting worn
    • NoteSome play front drop links

  25. Pass61,355 miles (+4,755)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    61,355 miles
    Test number
    344389809080
    • NoteFront track control arm bushes getting perished
    • NoteSome play rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

  26. Pass56,600 miles (+5,566)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    56,600 miles
    Test number
    161005518078
    • NoteFront track control arm front bushes getting perished

  27. Pass51,034 miles (+6,200)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,034 miles
    Test number
    150878807411
    • NoteFront discs getting worn

  28. Pass44,834 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    44,834 miles
    Test number
    950396706094
    • NoteFront tie bar inner bushes getting perished
    • NoteRear anti roll bar links getting worn

Questions about V690 GBV

Does V690 GBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V690 GBV is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V690 GBV?
The MOT on V690 GBV is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V690 GBV done?
V690 GBV was recorded at 127,336 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 4,087 miles a year.
Has V690 GBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V690 GBV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V690 GBV 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 V690 GBV find?
V690 GBV passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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