BMW
523 · Green
Test date24 Mar 2026
Expiry2 Apr 2027
Test number717661937498
Mileage38,115 mi
MOTValid
MOT due2 Apr 2027
First reg4 Mar 2000
Mileage38,115 mi
Tax—
Tax due—
Vehicle age
26 years and 3 monthsFuel
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MOT history
As of 9 May 2026.
Test date12 Mar 2026
Expiry—
Test number878887854441
Mileage38,113 mi
MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Test date3 Apr 2025
Expiry2 Apr 2026
Test number811796425160
Mileage37,878 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Test date9 Sep 2016
Expiry17 Sep 2017
Test number914895501312
Mileage36,062 mi
Test date9 Sep 2016
Expiry—
Test number221158773998
Mileage36,062 mi
PrsOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Test date3 Sep 2015
Expiry17 Sep 2016
Test number924436271789
Mileage34,067 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredNail in nearside front tyre
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
User Enteredboth rear tyres worn inner edge
User Enteredfront tyres worn inner and outer edge
Test date1 Sep 2015
Expiry—
Test number718524745292
Mileage34,063 mi
FailOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
FailRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredNail in nearside front tyre
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
User Enteredboth rear tyres worn inner edge
User Enteredfront tyres worn inner and outer edge
Test date18 Sep 2014
Expiry17 Sep 2015
Test number447771164272
Mileage32,550 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Test date16 Sep 2014
Expiry—
Test number989379454282
Mileage32,540 mi
FailOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredbrake pad warning light on
Test date17 Sep 2013
Expiry16 Sep 2014
Test number855720863231
Mileage30,964 mi
AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Test date5 Sep 2013
Expiry—
Test number515738543216
Mileage30,686 mi
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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)
AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Test date30 Jul 2013
Expiry—
Test number688091813224
Mileage30,611 mi
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredBrake warning light on
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Test date2 Aug 2012
Expiry11 Aug 2013
Test number689335212216
Mileage28,129 mi
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint O/S
User Enteredairbag light on, brake pad warning light on.
Test date4 Aug 2011
Expiry11 Aug 2012
Test number286986211270
Mileage25,605 mi
Test date12 Aug 2010
Expiry11 Aug 2011
Test number353734820430
Mileage23,713 mi