FB05DOW - Car Check report for BMW 523i Sport Auto (FB05 DOW)

Details

Model: BMW 523i Sport Auto
Colour: Grey
Fuel Type: Petrol
Engine Size: 2497cc
Registered: April 2005
Vehicle Age: 21 Years
Export Marker: No
Last V5C Issued: November 2025

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Road Tax

Tax Status: Taxed
Due Date: 01 Nov 2026
Expires: 4 Months
12 Months Tax: £445
Paid Monthly: £38.94

Mileage History

Typical mileage (middle 50%) for this model and age

Latest reading

265,085 km

December 2025

Reading anomaly

Unit change

Treat figures with caution

Emissions

CO₂ Emissions: 224g/km

MOT History

Expiry Date: 21 Dec 2026
MOT Due: 6 Months

12 Dec 2025

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 12 Dec 2025
Test Number: 7133 3659 2025

Expiry Date: 21 Dec 2026
Odometer Value: 265085 km
Since Last Pass: 4772 mi

09 Dec 2024

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 09 Dec 2024
Test Number: 5039 0873 7338

Expiry Date: 21 Dec 2025
Odometer Value: 257405 km
Since Last Pass: 4013 mi

18 Dec 2023

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 18 Dec 2023
Test Number: 3742 2724 5655

Expiry Date: 21 Dec 2024
Odometer Value: 155930 mi
Since Last Pass: 7886 mi

22 Dec 2022

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 22 Dec 2022
Test Number: 7156 3298 5695

Expiry Date: 21 Dec 2023
Odometer Value: 148044 mi
Since Last Pass: 7173 mi

13 Dec 2021

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 13 Dec 2021
Test Number: 1594 3199 8331

Expiry Date: 12 Dec 2022
Odometer Value: 140871 mi
Since Last Pass: 1296 mi

13 Dec 2021

Completed: 13 Dec 2021
Test Number: 9466 0616 0095

Odometer Value: 140871 mi

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories)

Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low + Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

04 Dec 2020

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 04 Dec 2020
Test Number: 6802 3780 9102

Expiry Date: 05 Dec 2021
Odometer Value: 139575 mi
Since Last Pass: 8995 mi

04 Dec 2020

Completed: 04 Dec 2020
Test Number: 2107 2778 4495

Odometer Value: 139575 mi

30 May 2019

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 30 May 2019
Test Number: 9981 3440 3430

Expiry Date: 05 Dec 2020
Odometer Value: 130580 mi
Since Last Pass: 5610 mi

25 May 2018

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 25 May 2018
Test Number: 1082 2954 3396

Expiry Date: 05 Jun 2019
Odometer Value: 124970 mi
Since Last Pass: 5055 mi

23 May 2018

Completed: 23 May 2018
Test Number: 3154 4940 8998

Odometer Value: 124952 mi

02 Jun 2017

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 02 Jun 2017
Test Number: 1463 9733 3861

Expiry Date: 05 Jun 2018
Odometer Value: 119915 mi
Since Last Pass: 4657 mi

27 May 2016

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 27 May 2016
Test Number: 1548 9752 6777

Expiry Date: 05 Jun 2017
Odometer Value: 115258 mi
Since Last Pass: 3820 mi

03 Jun 2015

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 03 Jun 2015
Test Number: 3774 4405 5126

Expiry Date: 05 Jun 2016
Odometer Value: 111438 mi
Since Last Pass: 961 mi

02 Jun 2014

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 02 Jun 2014
Test Number: 4797 8345 4182

Expiry Date: 05 Jun 2015
Odometer Value: 110477 mi
Since Last Pass: 2487 mi

05 Jun 2013

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 05 Jun 2013
Test Number: 6979 1635 3104

Expiry Date: 05 Jun 2014
Odometer Value: 107990 mi
Since Last Pass: 4487 mi

06 Jun 2012

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 06 Jun 2012
Test Number: 2591 8865 2190

Expiry Date: 05 Jun 2013
Odometer Value: 103503 mi
Since Last Pass: 2515 mi

03 Jun 2011

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 03 Jun 2011
Test Number: 6461 1435 1182

Expiry Date: 02 Jun 2012
Odometer Value: 100988 mi
Since Last Pass: 14979 mi

02 Jun 2011

Completed: 02 Jun 2011
Test Number: 6857 6375 1190

Odometer Value: 100980 mi

06 May 2010

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 06 May 2010
Test Number: 2339 1642 0167

Expiry Date: 08 May 2011
Odometer Value: 86009 mi
Since Last Pass: 28324 mi

27 Apr 2009

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 27 Apr 2009
Test Number: 3701 0701 9192

Expiry Date: 08 May 2010
Odometer Value: 57685 mi
Since Last Pass: 26079 mi

10 Apr 2008

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 10 Apr 2008
Test Number: 2631 4140 8454

Expiry Date: 08 May 2009
Odometer Value: 31606 mi
Since Last Pass: 20954 mi

09 May 2007

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 09 May 2007
Test Number: 8804 5912 7196

Expiry Date: 08 May 2008
Odometer Value: 10652 mi