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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V71 FMRMOT history

V71 FMR is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 2 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 95,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
95,409 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V71 FMR
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
2 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V71 FMR was last recorded at 95,409 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,408 miles · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,409 miles
  • 2025 – 93,769 miles
  • 2024 – 92,413 miles
  • 2023 – 90,376 miles
  • 2022 – 88,037 miles
  • 2021 – 86,834 miles
  • 2020 – 85,642 miles
  • 2019 – 83,270 miles
  • 2017 – 78,325 miles
  • 2016 – 71,061 miles
  • 2015 – 69,242 miles
  • 2014 – 64,992 miles
  • 2013 – 61,810 miles
  • 2012 – 58,025 miles
  • 2011 – 53,128 miles
  • 2010 – 48,821 miles
  • 2009 – 46,601 miles
  • 2008 – 44,604 miles
  • 2007 – 42,728 miles
  • 2006 – 40,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,409 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Fuel tank straps corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front headlamp misted up

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,409 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    95,409 miles
    Test number
    891237696595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,408 miles (+1,639)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,408 miles
    Test number
    837896529940
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass93,769 miles (+1,356)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    93,769 miles
    Test number
    970480152020
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has condensation
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,413 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    92,413 miles
    Test number
    410934494783
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lamp misty but no effect on pattern
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail92,413 miles (+2,037)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,413 miles
    Test number
    189183593595
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lamp misty but no effect on pattern
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,376 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    90,376 miles
    Test number
    830983048643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp misted up
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail90,345 miles (+2,308)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,345 miles
    Test number
    115233640782
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp misted up
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,037 miles (+1,203)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    88,037 miles
    Test number
    419943622277
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass86,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,834 miles
    Test number
    273026901804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,829 miles (+1,187)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,829 miles
    Test number
    406103903897
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass85,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,642 miles
    Test number
    400810927117
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail85,642 miles (+2,372)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,642 miles
    Test number
    518801135529
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass83,270 miles (+4,945)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,270 miles
    Test number
    892277226531
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass78,325 miles (+7,264)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,325 miles
    Test number
    948951254494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,061 miles (+1,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,061 miles
    Test number
    874234424602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass69,242 miles (+4,250)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,242 miles
    Test number
    245648585405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,992 miles (+3,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,992 miles
    Test number
    196044104256
    • 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)

  18. Fail61,810 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,810 miles
    Test number
    127854023279
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass61,810 miles (+3,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,810 miles
    Test number
    379504723257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass58,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,025 miles
    Test number
    147081242258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,025 miles (+4,897)5 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,025 miles
    Test number
    697391642276
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Fail53,128 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,128 miles
    Test number
    628844041292
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outerwall slightly cracked and perished.

  23. Pass53,128 miles (+4,307)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,128 miles
    Test number
    908644741205
    • NoteNearside front tyre outerwall slightly cracked and perished.

  24. Pass48,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,821 miles
    Test number
    373311720458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,821 miles (+2,220)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,821 miles
    Test number
    824131220223
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass46,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,601 miles
    Test number
    610895629220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,601 miles (+1,997)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,601 miles
    Test number
    851375329283
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp brocken.

  28. Pass44,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,604 miles
    Test number
    194775628203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail44,604 miles (+1,876)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,604 miles
    Test number
    662764628274
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  30. Pass42,728 miles (+1,923)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    42,728 miles
    Test number
    813230847291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass40,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    40,805 miles
    Test number
    792023446265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail40,805 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,805 miles
    Test number
    762313346225
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside wing mirror glass partially cracked not seriously affecting view to the rear.

Questions about V71 FMR

Does V71 FMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V71 FMR is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V71 FMR?
The MOT on V71 FMR is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V71 FMR done?
V71 FMR was recorded at 95,409 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 2,805 miles a year.
Has V71 FMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V71 FMR has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V71 FMR 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 V71 FMR find?
V71 FMR passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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