No, V820 DLN is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for V820 DLN?

The MOT for V820 DLN is valid and due for renewal on or before 24 January 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of V820 DLN?

The recorded mileage for V820 DLN is 207,521 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is V820 DLN ULEZ compliant?

No, V820 DLN 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 · V820 DLN

V820 DLN

1999 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1999. Recorded mileage 207,521 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 523
Year / Origin: 1999 · Worcester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 24/01/2025
Road Tax: Untaxed (31/05/2024)
Recorded Mileage: 207,521 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 24/01/2025

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 31/05/2024

Mileage: 207,521 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1999
Engine: 2500cc

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V820 DLN Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2024
207,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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V820 DLN Mileage History

25/11/2021203,152 mi
09/01/2023205,627 mi+2,475 mi
10/01/2023205,628 mi+1 mi
24/01/2024207,520 mi+1,892 mi
25/01/2024207,521 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 2,018 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

V820 DLN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 09:46

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 523 (V820 DLN) between November 2021 and January 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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