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BMW

523I SE TOURING AUTO · Green

W573 SFM
BMW W573 SFM
MOTValid
MOT due26 Aug 2026
First reg1 Jun 2000
Mileage107,898 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Mar 2027

Vehicle age

26 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 6 July 2026.

PASSED · 27 Aug 2025
Test date27 Aug 2025
Expiry26 Aug 2026
Test number683994035030
Mileage107,898 mi
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 24 Jul 2024
Test date24 Jul 2024
Expiry23 Jul 2025
Test number184904111900
Mileage106,793 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroding (plastic sill covers fitted)
PASSED · 24 Jul 2023
Test date24 Jul 2023
Expiry23 Jul 2024
Test number310048074236
Mileage105,429 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 18 Jul 2023
Test date18 Jul 2023
Expiry—
Test number408892963478
Mileage105,426 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Jul 2022
Test date13 Jul 2022
Expiry12 Jul 2023
Test number270690056708
Mileage104,359 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 13 Jul 2022
Test date13 Jul 2022
Expiry—
Test number261268217991
Mileage104,359 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 Jul 2021
Test date12 Jul 2021
Expiry11 Jul 2022
Test number401990083479
Mileage104,041 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 12 Jul 2021
Test date12 Jul 2021
Expiry—
Test number579066519246
Mileage104,041 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Jul 2020
Test date8 Jul 2020
Expiry7 Jul 2021
Test number923284145905
Mileage103,632 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 8 Jul 2020
Test date8 Jul 2020
Expiry—
Test number782487615419
Mileage103,632 mi
MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 6 Jun 2019
Test date6 Jun 2019
Expiry5 Dec 2020
Test number696208910007
Mileage102,712 mi
Advisoryvarious corrosion
Advisoryslight oil leak
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 16 May 2019
Test date16 May 2019
Expiry—
Test number784730096015
Mileage102,702 mi
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 30 Apr 2018
Test date30 Apr 2018
Expiry27 May 2019
Test number816628906282
Mileage101,507 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 26 May 2017
Test date26 May 2017
Expiry27 May 2018
Test number321158861188
Mileage100,235 mi
AdvisoryFront wipers rubber split on ends
Advisoryslight oil leak
PASSED · 3 May 2016
Test date3 May 2016
Expiry27 May 2017
Test number997750333163
Mileage98,839 mi
Advisoryslight cracking in both front tyres
FAILED · 3 May 2016
Test date3 May 2016
Expiry—
Test number548147931804
Mileage98,837 mi
Failrear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
FailOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisoryslight cracking in both front tyres
PASSED · 23 May 2015
Test date23 May 2015
Expiry27 May 2016
Test number805643045173
Mileage97,099 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 14 May 2014
Test date14 May 2014
Expiry27 May 2015
Test number366284134117
Mileage95,714 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredfront tyres inbetween tread cracking slightly
User Enteredslight oil leak
PASSED · 9 May 2013
Test date9 May 2013
Expiry27 May 2014
Test number795829923101
Mileage94,363 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 28 May 2012
Test date28 May 2012
Expiry27 May 2013
Test number396439742168
Mileage92,498 mi
User EnteredNail in nearside front tyre
FAILED · 22 May 2012
Test date22 May 2012
Expiry—
Test number999123242197
Mileage92,475 mi
FailOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredNail in nearside front tyre
PASSED · 20 May 2011
Test date20 May 2011
Expiry23 May 2012
Test number569480641177
Mileage90,348 mi
FAILED · 20 May 2011
Test date20 May 2011
Expiry—
Test number979160241173
Mileage90,348 mi
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 21 May 2010
Test date21 May 2010
Expiry23 May 2011
Test number342361140198
Mileage86,671 mi
FAILED · 21 May 2010
Test date21 May 2010
Expiry—
Test number850581440166
Mileage86,671 mi
FailNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 14 May 2009
Test date14 May 2009
Expiry23 May 2010
Test number881994239133
Mileage83,321 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredfront and rear registration plates backing peeling away
PASSED · 23 May 2008
Test date23 May 2008
Expiry23 May 2009
Test number943244848185
Mileage80,420 mi
User EnteredLEFT AND RIGHT PARKING BRAKE NOT LOCKING REAR WHEELS!
FAILED · 22 May 2008
Test date22 May 2008
Expiry—
Test number760013048184
Mileage80,420 mi
FailNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredLEFT AND RIGHT PARKING BRAKE NOT LOCKING REAR WHEELS!
PASSED · 23 May 2007
Test date23 May 2007
Expiry23 May 2008
Test number271903947499
Mileage77,542 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisoryrear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
PASSED · 24 May 2006
Test date24 May 2006
Expiry23 May 2007
Test number860214846148
Mileage74,884 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 24 May 2006
Test date24 May 2006
Expiry—
Test number720034946122
Mileage74,884 mi
PrsNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)