BMW
523 · Blue
Test date17 Aug 2025
Expiry16 Aug 2026
Test number486845006580
Mileage148,915 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryslight corrosion on fuel line
MOTValid
MOT due16 Aug 2026
First reg21 Aug 1998
Mileage148,915 mi
Tax—
Tax due—
Vehicle age
27 years and 10 monthsFuel
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MOT history
As of 5 September 2025.
Test date11 Aug 2025
Expiry—
Test number289689628455
Mileage148,762 mi
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt middle arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Test date6 Aug 2024
Expiry5 Aug 2025
Test number117319757018
Mileage143,376 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Test date30 Jul 2024
Expiry—
Test number958121013848
Mileage143,329 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both fronts (4.1.2 (a))
MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative adjusters on the headlamps themselves do not work. (4.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Test date2 Aug 2023
Expiry1 Aug 2024
Test number734504262148
Mileage138,810 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Test date21 Jun 2022
Expiry20 Jun 2023
Test number304315482730
Mileage131,246 mi
Advisorycorrosion to both rear inner seals
Test date3 Jun 2022
Expiry—
Test number536644635121
Mileage131,078 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCoolant leak
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Diff oil leak
Test date1 Jun 2022
Expiry—
Test number747067188307
Mileage131,017 mi
AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryCoolant leak
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear 2pipes (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Test date4 Jun 2021
Expiry3 Jun 2022
Test number929272390492
Mileage118,684 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryfuel pipes starting to corrode
Test date3 Jun 2021
Expiry—
Test number907344057236
Mileage118,684 mi
AdvisoryCoolant leak
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryfuel pipes starting to corrode
Test date14 Jul 2020
Expiry13 Jul 2021
Test number681831091636
Mileage114,195 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Test date26 Mar 2019
Expiry19 Oct 2020
Test number601724330747
Mileage109,410 mi
Test date13 Apr 2018
Expiry19 Apr 2019
Test number953742972431
Mileage105,681 mi
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses slightly deteriated (3.6.B.4d)
Test date10 Apr 2017
Expiry19 Apr 2018
Test number385234131626
Mileage102,663 mi
Test date14 Apr 2016
Expiry19 Apr 2017
Test number714009154539
Mileage98,042 mi
Test date20 Apr 2015
Expiry19 Apr 2016
Test number658680615108
Mileage93,523 mi
Test date17 Apr 2015
Expiry—
Test number976877705189
Mileage93,523 mi
FailNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Test date14 Apr 2014
Expiry13 Apr 2015
Test number219834004478
Mileage89,818 mi
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Test date27 Mar 2013
Expiry13 Apr 2014
Test number988996783007
Mileage84,757 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Test date14 Apr 2012
Expiry13 Apr 2013
Test number547815402150
Mileage80,797 mi
Test date17 Mar 2011
Expiry16 Mar 2012
Test number817886771045
Mileage77,491 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Test date25 Sep 2010
Expiry30 Sep 2011
Test number480038360228
Mileage76,119 mi
Test date26 Sep 2009
Expiry30 Sep 2010
Test number393239069411
Mileage72,555 mi
Test date27 Sep 2008
Expiry30 Sep 2009
Test number570491178202
Mileage68,649 mi
Test date1 Oct 2007
Expiry30 Sep 2008
Test number762314877218
Mileage63,832 mi
Test date26 Aug 2006
Expiry29 Aug 2007
Test number390418936474
Mileage57,661 mi