BMW 523 D4YKJ has 14 MOTs

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This 1996 BMW 523 has Passed 9 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 36,710 miles 11 months ago on Wednesday 18th June 2025 at 07:19.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Friday 17th July 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

D4YKJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED17TH JULY 202636,710 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED14TH JUNE 202536,700 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED18TH JULY 202417TH JULY 202534,697 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Covers + Shields Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play
  4. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED2ND JUNE 20231ST JUNE 202432,914 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing 225/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Has Play
  3. ADVISORY - Covers + Shields Fitted
FAILED27TH MAY 202332,910 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing 225/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Has Play
  4. ADVISORY - Covers + Shields Fitted
PASSED23RD MAY 202222ND MAY 202328,652 MI
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 201328TH SEPTEMBER 201427,387 MI
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 201228TH SEPTEMBER 201324,593 MI
FAILED26TH SEPTEMBER 201224,593 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
  2. PRS - Rear Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 201128TH SEPTEMBER 201218,935 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Tyre Cracked And Deteriated
  3. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Tyre Crackedand Deteriated
  4. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Bottom Ball Joint Dust Covers Split
FAILED28TH SEPTEMBER 201118,934 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Right. (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Right. (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  5. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Tyre Cracked And Deteriated
  6. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Tyre Crackedand Deteriated
  7. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Bottom Ball Joint Dust Covers Split
PASSED3RD APRIL 20072ND APRIL 200818,488 MI
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 200615TH OCTOBER 200718,469 MI
FAILED13TH OCTOBER 200618,469 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  4. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

D4YKJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 64% | MOT Failure Rate: 36%

D4YKJ MOT Comments

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D4YKJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 36,710 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,266 miles

D4YKJ FAQs

This Bmw 523 with registration D4YKJ was manufactured on Monday 30th December 1996 so it is currently 29 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 36,710 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 1,266 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 14 MOTs on record for this Bmw 523 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means D4YKJ has a 64% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 523 has had 13 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 523 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does D4YKJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 20th May 2026 D4YKJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is D4YKJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 20th May 2026 D4YKJ does have Tax. Read more

When does D4YKJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for D4YKJ will expire in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does D4YKJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for D4YKJ will expire in 2 months on Friday 17th July 2026. Read more

When did D4YKJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for D4YKJ was on Wednesday 18th June 2025 at 07:19. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has D4YKJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for D4YKJ we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has D4YKJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for D4YKJ we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 64% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is D4YKJ?

D4YKJ is registered as a 1996 Bmw 523. Read more

How many miles has D4YKJ done?

The odometer reading for D4YKJ at the last MOT in June 2025 was 36,710 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 1,266 miles per year. Read more

How old is D4YKJ?

The vehicle D4YKJ was manufactured in 1996 so it is currently 29 years old. It was first registered on Monday 23rd September 1996. Read more

What colour is D4YKJ?

The official colour of D4YKJ is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does D4YKJ have?

D4YKJ has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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