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BMW

523 · Silver

R93X BV
MOTExpired
MOT due29 Oct 2025
First reg31 Dec 1997
Mileage137,417 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

28 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 12 November 2025.

FAILED · 16 Oct 2025
Test date16 Oct 2025
Expiry—
Test number679003913053
Mileage137,417 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
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))
AdvisoryCorrosion under body and suspension
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryInner Rear brake discs corroded
PASSED · 8 Oct 2024
Test date8 Oct 2024
Expiry29 Oct 2025
Test number511147388196
Mileage136,244 mi
AdvisoryAll tyres are perished
AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryCorrosion under body and suspension
PASSED · 10 Oct 2023
Test date10 Oct 2023
Expiry29 Oct 2024
Test number914777806524
Mileage135,157 mi
AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear tyres are perished and cracked
AdvisoryNearside rear inner sill corroded
AdvisoryOffside rear inner sill corroded
FAILED · 9 Oct 2023
Test date9 Oct 2023
Expiry—
Test number755263679084
Mileage135,156 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryRear tyres are perished and cracked
AdvisoryNearside rear inner sill corroded
AdvisoryOffside rear inner sill corroded
PASSED · 12 Oct 2022
Test date12 Oct 2022
Expiry29 Oct 2023
Test number996860793870
Mileage134,117 mi
PASSED · 8 Oct 2021
Test date8 Oct 2021
Expiry29 Oct 2022
Test number396839111469
Mileage132,837 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 7 Oct 2021
Test date7 Oct 2021
Expiry—
Test number925922441851
Mileage132,837 mi
MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative warning light on (7.1.5 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 16 Oct 2020
Test date16 Oct 2020
Expiry29 Oct 2021
Test number293866862732
Mileage131,333 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
FAILED · 14 Oct 2020
Test date14 Oct 2020
Expiry—
Test number247895698837
Mileage131,332 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
PASSED · 17 Oct 2019
Test date17 Oct 2019
Expiry29 Oct 2020
Test number699392367956
Mileage127,068 mi
FAILED · 16 Oct 2019
Test date16 Oct 2019
Expiry—
Test number540801675323
Mileage127,064 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working. (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 19 Oct 2018
Test date19 Oct 2018
Expiry29 Oct 2019
Test number930205716663
Mileage122,823 mi
PASSED · 17 Oct 2017
Test date17 Oct 2017
Expiry29 Oct 2018
Test number127291484950
Mileage119,639 mi
FAILED · 3 Oct 2017
Test date3 Oct 2017
Expiry—
Test number176525022756
Mileage119,639 mi
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
PASSED · 12 Oct 2016
Test date12 Oct 2016
Expiry29 Oct 2017
Test number177929505887
Mileage115,911 mi
PASSED · 15 Oct 2015
Test date15 Oct 2015
Expiry29 Oct 2016
Test number657319962457
Mileage113,404 mi
PASSED · 17 Oct 2014
Test date17 Oct 2014
Expiry29 Oct 2015
Test number278750194241
Mileage110,605 mi
User Enterednearside headlight aim slightly low
PASSED · 22 Oct 2013
Test date22 Oct 2013
Expiry29 Oct 2014
Test number339605693257
Mileage107,785 mi
PASSED · 23 Oct 2012
Test date23 Oct 2012
Expiry29 Oct 2013
Test number119767992209
Mileage104,174 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredrear exhaust heat sheild is loose
PASSED · 21 Oct 2011
Test date21 Oct 2011
Expiry29 Oct 2012
Test number256144391230
Mileage100,219 mi
FAILED · 20 Oct 2011
Test date20 Oct 2011
Expiry—
Test number139823991263
Mileage100,219 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 22 Oct 2010
Test date22 Oct 2010
Expiry29 Oct 2011
Test number942505690268
Mileage96,482 mi
FAILED · 22 Oct 2010
Test date22 Oct 2010
Expiry—
Test number964835990270
Mileage96,482 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
PASSED · 23 Oct 2009
Test date23 Oct 2009
Expiry29 Oct 2010
Test number783126799288
Mileage92,027 mi
PASSED · 14 Oct 2008
Test date14 Oct 2008
Expiry29 Oct 2009
Test number790218188217
Mileage85,938 mi
PASSED · 25 Oct 2007
Test date25 Oct 2007
Expiry29 Oct 2008
Test number302578397468
Mileage80,814 mi
PASSED · 27 Oct 2006
Test date27 Oct 2006
Expiry29 Oct 2007
Test number363000606385
Mileage77,193 mi