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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

VDM 42MOT history

VDM 42 is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 28 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

VDM 42 silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
116,298 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VDM 42
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VDM 42 was last recorded at 116,298 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 1,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
114,576 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,722 miles
Average per year
4,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,298 miles
  • 2025 – 114,576 miles
  • 2024 – 111,961 miles
  • 2023 – 110,616 miles
  • 2022 – 107,820 miles
  • 2021 – 106,219 miles
  • 2020 – 106,209 miles
  • 2019 – 103,975 miles
  • 2018 – 101,183 miles
  • 2017 – 94,024 miles
  • 2016 – 87,184 miles
  • 2015 – 77,450 miles
  • 2014 – 70,831 miles
  • 2013 – 62,467 miles
  • 2012 – 56,171 miles
  • 2011 – 49,021 miles
  • 2010 – 42,157 miles
  • 2009 – 33,599 miles
  • 2008 – 25,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,298 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,298 miles (+1,722)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    116,298 miles
    Test number
    193885696797
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass114,576 miles (+2,615)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    114,576 miles
    Test number
    803726927550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Pass111,961 miles (+1,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    111,961 miles
    Test number
    274690777782
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays Fitted

  4. Pass110,616 miles (+2,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    110,616 miles
    Test number
    398752775917
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front ,Main & Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components

  5. Pass107,820 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,820 miles
    Test number
    882029289956
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet Struts Worn
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail107,820 miles (+1,601)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,820 miles
    Test number
    928635693805
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet Struts Worn
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass106,219 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    106,219 miles
    Test number
    901866979412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,209 miles (+2,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,209 miles
    Test number
    983082831608
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated in grease

  9. Pass103,975 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,975 miles
    Test number
    401204285729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,183 miles (+7,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,183 miles
    Test number
    190060341987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass94,024 miles (+6,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,024 miles
    Test number
    293048525062
    • 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)

  12. Pass87,184 miles (+9,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,184 miles
    Test number
    310675963259
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass77,450 miles (+6,619)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,450 miles
    Test number
    687208765049
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass70,831 miles (+8,364)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,831 miles
    Test number
    587593064074
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass62,467 miles (+6,296)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,467 miles
    Test number
    635273673000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,171 miles (+7,150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,171 miles
    Test number
    189134872070
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass49,021 miles (+6,864)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,021 miles
    Test number
    907407371095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,157 miles (+8,558)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,157 miles
    Test number
    183379260007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,599 miles (+8,235)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,599 miles
    Test number
    924129369058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,364 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,364 miles
    Test number
    154952578424
    • 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 VDM 42

What vehicle is registration VDM 42 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VDM 42 on a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 28 Mar 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VDM 42 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VDM 42 is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on VDM 42?
The MOT on VDM 42 is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VDM 42 done?
VDM 42 was recorded at 116,298 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 4,903 miles a year.
Has VDM 42 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VDM 42 has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on VDM 42 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 VDM 42 find?
VDM 42 passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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