No, V220 DYW is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for V220 DYW?

The MOT for V220 DYW is valid and due for renewal on or before 6 June 2017.

What is the recorded mileage of V220 DYW?

The recorded mileage for V220 DYW is 148,970 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is V220 DYW ULEZ compliant?

No, V220 DYW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1999 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · V220 DYW

V220 DYW

1999 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1999. Recorded mileage 148,970 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 523
Year / Origin: 1999 · Worcester
MOT Status: Valid until 06/06/2017
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 148,970 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 06/06/2017

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 148,970 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1999
Engine: 2500cc

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V220 DYW Key Findings

16 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2016
6 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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V220 DYW Mileage History

04/11/200570,030 mi
04/11/200570,030 mi
23/10/200678,530 mi+8,500 mi
06/10/200790,093 mi+11,563 mi
05/08/2009108,840 mi+18,747 mi
05/08/2009108,840 mi
01/10/2010115,431 mi+6,591 mi
05/10/2010115,498 mi+67 mi
02/11/2011126,074 mi+10,576 mi
03/11/2011126,074 mi
12/11/2012133,995 mi+7,921 mi
15/11/2012134,143 mi+148 mi
21/02/2014148,970 mi+14,827 mi
21/02/2014148,970 mi

Average of roughly 9,513 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

V220 DYW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 12:13

MOT Analysis

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16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 523 (V220 DYW) between November 2005 and June 2016.

The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 07 June 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)”.

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