BMW 123
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
V83 ELLMOT history
V83 ELL is a black diesel BMW 123 first used on 1 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 190,851 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 190,851 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,572 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V83 ELL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 123
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 1 Apr 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V83 ELL was last recorded at 190,851 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 3,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 187,109 miles · 13 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,742 miles
- Average per year
- 11,572 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 190,851 miles
- 2024 – 187,109 miles
- 2023 – 183,482 miles
- 2022 – 180,397 miles
- 2021 – 173,605 miles
- 2020 – 166,161 miles
- 2019 – 157,014 miles
- 2018 – 153,361 miles
- 2017 – 138,707 miles
- 2016 – 128,193 miles
- 2014 – 109,845 miles
- 2013 – 104,521 miles
- 2012 – 71,010 miles
- 2011 – 41,995 miles
- 2010 – 17,637 miles
- 2009 – 3,454 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass190,851 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine and underside of vehicleRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2017
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 2 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,851 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 190,851 miles
- Test number
- 161202092733
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle
Fail190,851 miles (+3,742)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,851 miles
- Test number
- 448653382889
- Repaired at testElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle
Pass187,109 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 187,109 miles
- Test number
- 803913852979
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 x rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted and corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail187,109 miles (+3,627)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,109 miles
- Test number
- 167446050560
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam loose wire (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 x rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted and corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass183,482 miles (+3,085)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 183,482 miles
- Test number
- 478913717009
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryExhaust blowing slightly at flexi
- AdvisoryFront brake pads look low,advise check
Pass180,397 miles (+6,792)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 180,397 miles
- Test number
- 590867109524
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll tyres close to limit
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass173,605 miles (+7,444)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 173,605 miles
- Test number
- 340849392321
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn inside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear dif leak
- AdvisoryRear inner brake pads look low,advise check
Pass166,161 miles (+524)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 166,161 miles
- Test number
- 554815285966
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail165,637 miles (+8,623)2 dangerous5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,637 miles
- Test number
- 736449864474
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass157,014 miles (+3,653)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 157,014 miles
- Test number
- 279292526325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,361 miles (+14,654)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 153,361 miles
- Test number
- 374104688610
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges
Pass138,707 miles (+10,514)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 138,707 miles
- Test number
- 195259110373
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 0mm on inner edge,advise replace (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front,0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre getting low
Pass128,193 miles (+18,348)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 128,193 miles
- Test number
- 561654287541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,845 miles (+5,324)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 109,845 miles
- Test number
- 575753394262
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass104,521 miles (+33,511)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 104,521 miles
- Test number
- 206266563208
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail71,010 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,010 miles
- Test number
- 239422462271
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass71,010 miles (+29,015)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 71,010 miles
- Test number
- 397482762260
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass41,995 miles (+24,358)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 41,995 miles
- Test number
- 178899551287
- NoteFront tyres worn low 215=40=18
- NoteOil leak on rear diff
- NoteRear tyres worn low 245=35=18
Pass17,637 miles (+14,183)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 17,637 miles
- Test number
- 361431760254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,454 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 3,454 miles
- Test number
- 874505049235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V83 ELL
- Does V83 ELL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V83 ELL is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V83 ELL?
- The MOT on V83 ELL is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V83 ELL done?
- V83 ELL was recorded at 190,851 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 11,572 miles a year.
- Has V83 ELL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V83 ELL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on V83 ELL 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 V83 ELL find?
- V83 ELL passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle.
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