1999 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · V201 DYX
1999 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 131,877 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V201 DYX Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2022
- 131,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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V201 DYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1999 BMW 523 (V201 DYX) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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