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BMW

523 · Black

R9EF A
MOTExpired
MOT due6 Mar 2026
First reg29 Sep 2000
Mileage124,213 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

25 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 17 May 2026.

PASSED · 7 Mar 2025
Test date7 Mar 2025
Expiry6 Mar 2026
Test number197111938349
Mileage124,213 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 5 Mar 2025
Test date5 Mar 2025
Expiry—
Test number925222358088
Mileage124,211 mi
MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 6 Jan 2023
Test date6 Jan 2023
Expiry11 Jan 2024
Test number190226710718
Mileage123,538 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 11 Jan 2022
Test date11 Jan 2022
Expiry11 Jan 2023
Test number185592366106
Mileage122,834 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 11 Jan 2022
Test date11 Jan 2022
Expiry—
Test number425497533772
Mileage122,834 mi
MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Jan 2021
Test date8 Jan 2021
Expiry11 Jan 2022
Test number791240760318
Mileage120,111 mi
PASSED · 6 Jan 2020
Test date6 Jan 2020
Expiry11 Jan 2021
Test number658704395092
Mileage117,337 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 6 Jan 2020
Test date6 Jan 2020
Expiry—
Test number850855085673
Mileage117,337 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PrsCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 12 Jan 2019
Test date12 Jan 2019
Expiry11 Jan 2020
Test number477404599113
Mileage115,412 mi
FAILED · 12 Jan 2019
Test date12 Jan 2019
Expiry—
Test number705509851499
Mileage115,412 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 16 Dec 2017
Test date16 Dec 2017
Expiry5 Jan 2019
Test number166347337235
Mileage112,591 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly crack
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly crack
FAILED · 16 Dec 2017
Test date16 Dec 2017
Expiry—
Test number871724414035
Mileage112,591 mi
FailNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly crack
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly crack
PASSED · 6 Jan 2017
Test date6 Jan 2017
Expiry5 Jan 2018
Test number931295310670
Mileage109,747 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 6 Jan 2017
Test date6 Jan 2017
Expiry—
Test number421759042776
Mileage109,747 mi
PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PrsCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 29 Dec 2015
Test date29 Dec 2015
Expiry3 Jan 2017
Test number718350747927
Mileage106,869 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 31 Dec 2014
Test date31 Dec 2014
Expiry3 Jan 2016
Test number338065964365
Mileage105,458 mi
FAILED · 29 Dec 2014
Test date29 Dec 2014
Expiry—
Test number969853164362
Mileage105,458 mi
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 27 Dec 2013
Test date27 Dec 2013
Expiry3 Jan 2015
Test number237081763351
Mileage103,751 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredNearside rear tyre walls cracked
PASSED · 27 Dec 2012
Test date27 Dec 2012
Expiry3 Jan 2014
Test number455142462405
Mileage102,539 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 4 Jan 2012
Test date4 Jan 2012
Expiry3 Jan 2013
Test number658824102068
Mileage100,748 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredCoolant radiator has slight leak
PASSED · 3 Dec 2010
Test date3 Dec 2010
Expiry1 Jan 2012
Test number443467530372
Mileage98,335 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 31 Dec 2009
Test date31 Dec 2009
Expiry—
Test number842665569337
Mileage96,074 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PrsNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
PASSED · 31 Dec 2009
Test date31 Dec 2009
Expiry1 Jan 2011
Test number552745769347
Mileage96,074 mi
PASSED · 24 Dec 2008
Test date24 Dec 2008
Expiry1 Jan 2010
Test number602979258363
Mileage89,706 mi
FAILED · 13 Dec 2008
Test date13 Dec 2008
Expiry—
Test number804288648338
Mileage89,701 mi
FailOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 2 Jan 2008
Test date2 Jan 2008
Expiry1 Jan 2009
Test number442762408007
Mileage81,966 mi
PASSED · 22 Dec 2006
Test date22 Dec 2006
Expiry28 Dec 2007
Test number664146856307
Mileage71,036 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 21 Dec 2006
Test date21 Dec 2006
Expiry—
Test number581605256374
Mileage70,423 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAILED · 11 Dec 2006
Test date11 Dec 2006
Expiry—
Test number411005746499
Mileage70,410 mi
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 15 Dec 2005
Test date15 Dec 2005
Expiry28 Dec 2006
Test number631159845378
Mileage59,759 mi