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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V83 OCSMOT history

V83 OCS is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 16 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2025
Mileage
104,102 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V83 OCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V83 OCS was last recorded at 104,102 miles on 12 Jan 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,101 miles · 11 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,102 miles
  • 2022 – 98,589 miles
  • 2021 – 88,364 miles
  • 2020 – 75,121 miles
  • 2019 – 58,103 miles
  • 2018 – 40,759 miles
  • 2017 – 38,103 miles
  • 2016 – 34,462 miles
  • 2015 – 30,299 miles
  • 2014 – 27,044 miles
  • 2013 – 23,714 miles
  • 2012 – 22,818 miles
  • 2011 – 22,219 miles
  • 2010 – 21,594 miles
  • 2009 – 20,857 miles
  • 2008 – 19,809 miles
  • 2007 – 18,890 miles
  • 2006 – 17,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,102 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge various tires wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,102 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,102 miles
    Test number
    830743940370
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge various tires wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail104,101 miles (+5,512)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,101 miles
    Test number
    831952635349
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge various tires wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass98,589 miles (+10,225)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,589 miles
    Test number
    634840565513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,364 miles (+13,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,364 miles
    Test number
    953284106848
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass75,121 miles (+17,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,121 miles
    Test number
    264968213931
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass58,103 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,103 miles
    Test number
    567070862483
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail58,087 miles (+17,328)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,087 miles
    Test number
    847778398702
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass40,759 miles (+2,656)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    40,759 miles
    Test number
    614132156999
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass38,103 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,103 miles
    Test number
    449215597130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,462 miles (+4,163)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,462 miles
    Test number
    321584823796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    30,299 miles
    Test number
    194896672161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail30,299 miles (+3,255)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,299 miles
    Test number
    574027077869
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass27,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    27,044 miles
    Test number
    397546294294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. FailMileage not read1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    437165094283
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  15. Pass23,714 miles (+896)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    23,714 miles
    Test number
    679383103372
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNear side rear driveshaft outer cover damaged

  16. Pass22,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    22,818 miles
    Test number
    836097002379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,818 miles (+599)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,818 miles
    Test number
    998247392276
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass22,219 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    22,219 miles
    Test number
    839427701322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,594 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    21,594 miles
    Test number
    513091800322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,857 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    20,857 miles
    Test number
    691829499296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,809 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,809 miles
    Test number
    734675998215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,890 miles (+1,007)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    18,890 miles
    Test number
    223426897281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,883 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,883 miles
    Test number
    610715666244
    • 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)

Questions about V83 OCS

Does V83 OCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V83 OCS expired on 11 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V83 OCS?
The MOT on V83 OCS expired on 11 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V83 OCS done?
V83 OCS was recorded at 104,102 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2024, an average of 4,982 miles a year.
Has V83 OCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V83 OCS has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V83 OCS 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 OCS find?
V83 OCS passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroding; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge various tires wearing on edges.

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