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BMW

523 · Red

S537 MGN
MOTValid
MOT due23 Jul 2026
First reg31 Dec 1998
Mileage106,498 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

27 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 1 May 2026.

PASSED · 24 Jul 2025
Test date24 Jul 2025
Expiry23 Jul 2026
Test number643248795569
Mileage106,498 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all x 4 ..... (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 .... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 7 Jun 2024
Test date7 Jun 2024
Expiry6 Jun 2025
Test number384908914570
Mileage98,199 mi
AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
PASSED · 1 May 2023
Test date1 May 2023
Expiry30 Apr 2024
Test number142246725829
Mileage92,633 mi
Advisoryvehicle heavily undersealed
FAILED · 6 Apr 2023
Test date6 Apr 2023
Expiry
Test number236196281565
Mileage92,630 mi
MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired And outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has major leak
FAILED · 4 Mar 2023
Test date4 Mar 2023
Expiry
Test number784597901910
Mileage92,515 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside rear trumpet bush worn (front one) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED · 25 Mar 2022
Test date25 Mar 2022
Expiry24 Mar 2023
Test number488604177759
Mileage88,256 mi
FAILED · 9 Mar 2022
Test date9 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number347176113687
Mileage88,236 mi
MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 25 Nov 2020
Test date25 Nov 2020
Expiry25 Nov 2021
Test number590843941100
Mileage86,043 mi
PASSED · 26 Nov 2019
Test date26 Nov 2019
Expiry25 Nov 2020
Test number738895245960
Mileage84,092 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 25 Nov 2019
Test date25 Nov 2019
Expiry
Test number874827123097
Mileage84,092 mi
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 2 Jan 2019
Test date2 Jan 2019
Expiry26 Jan 2020
Test number720396232202
Mileage75,655 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 2 Jan 2019
Test date2 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number760524212144
Mileage75,653 mi
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Jan 2018
Test date8 Jan 2018
Expiry26 Jan 2019
Test number919219272086
Mileage66,856 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Across back axle (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 3 Jan 2017
Test date3 Jan 2017
Expiry26 Jan 2018
Test number244561904571
Mileage58,937 mi
PASSED · 11 Jan 2016
Test date11 Jan 2016
Expiry26 Jan 2017
Test number529115134753
Mileage49,867 mi
FAILED · 5 Jan 2016
Test date5 Jan 2016
Expiry
Test number416743488021
Mileage440,303 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 8 Jan 2015
Test date8 Jan 2015
Expiry26 Jan 2016
Test number336078605015
Mileage42,436 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 5 Jan 2015
Test date5 Jan 2015
Expiry
Test number145505505088
Mileage42,436 mi
FailNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 2 Jan 2014
Test date2 Jan 2014
Expiry26 Jan 2015
Test number158072004010
Mileage35,795 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 5 Jan 2013
Test date5 Jan 2013
Expiry26 Jan 2014
Test number815635303059
Mileage28,103 mi
PASSED · 24 Jan 2012
Test date24 Jan 2012
Expiry26 Jan 2013
Test number218914822067
Mileage20,508 mi
PASSED · 18 Jan 2011
Test date18 Jan 2011
Expiry26 Jan 2012
Test number126498211068
Mileage19,857 mi
PASSED · 12 Jan 2010
Test date12 Jan 2010
Expiry26 Jan 2011
Test number303862610089
Mileage19,379 mi
PASSED · 12 Jan 2009
Test date12 Jan 2009
Expiry26 Jan 2010
Test number920492919030
Mileage18,790 mi
PASSED · 15 Jan 2008
Test date15 Jan 2008
Expiry26 Jan 2009
Test number702655718003
Mileage18,407 mi
PASSED · 15 Jan 2007
Test date15 Jan 2007
Expiry26 Jan 2008
Test number813525217086
Mileage17,736 mi
PASSED · 23 Jan 2006
Test date23 Jan 2006
Expiry26 Jan 2007
Test number103473226040
Mileage16,935 mi