BMW logo

BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,494 cc

291 KTOMOT history

291 KTO is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 128,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

291 KTO green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
128,286 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
21 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,090 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for 291 KTO in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
291 KTO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

291 KTO was last recorded at 128,286 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
127,646 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
640 miles
Average per year
2,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,286 miles
  • 2025 – 127,646 miles
  • 2024 – 125,761 miles
  • 2023 – 124,892 miles
  • 2022 – 123,682 miles
  • 2021 – 122,168 miles
  • 2020 – 121,606 miles
  • 2019 – 120,437 miles
  • 2018 – 118,646 miles
  • 2017 – 116,909 miles
  • 2016 – 114,805 miles
  • 2015 – 112,582 miles
  • 2014 – 110,135 miles
  • 2013 – 107,935 miles
  • 2012 – 106,036 miles
  • 2011 – 103,681 miles
  • 2010 – 101,035 miles
  • 2009 – 98,270 miles
  • 2008 – 95,415 miles
  • 2007 – 91,438 miles
  • 2006 – 86,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,286 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,286 miles (+640)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    128,286 miles
    Test number
    172588142688
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,646 miles (+1,885)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    127,646 miles
    Test number
    911807289425
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded thin

  3. Pass125,761 miles (+869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,761 miles
    Test number
    875751013719
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass124,892 miles (+1,210)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,892 miles
    Test number
    550553381605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,682 miles (+1,514)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    123,682 miles
    Test number
    299375334432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,168 miles (+562)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    122,168 miles
    Test number
    481240879478
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,606 miles (+1,169)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    121,606 miles
    Test number
    901561513634
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & o/s/r upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass120,437 miles (+1,791)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    120,437 miles
    Test number
    312247864179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass118,646 miles (+1,737)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    118,646 miles
    Test number
    987556313768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corrosion n/s
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  10. Pass116,909 miles (+2,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    116,909 miles
    Test number
    763763402062
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  11. Pass114,805 miles (+2,223)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    114,805 miles
    Test number
    151211723294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,582 miles (+2,447)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    112,582 miles
    Test number
    299791345047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass110,135 miles (+2,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    110,135 miles
    Test number
    968837254088
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass107,935 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    107,935 miles
    Test number
    795712843077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,036 miles (+2,355)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    106,036 miles
    Test number
    206321952040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,681 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    103,681 miles
    Test number
    249342231088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,035 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    101,035 miles
    Test number
    270797240091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,270 miles (+2,855)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    98,270 miles
    Test number
    290330059047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,415 miles (+3,977)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    95,415 miles
    Test number
    152927258007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,438 miles (+4,782)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    91,438 miles
    Test number
    380812957027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    86,656 miles
    Test number
    222629256020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 291 KTO

What vehicle is registration 291 KTO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 291 KTO on a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 291 KTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 291 KTO is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 291 KTO?
The MOT on 291 KTO is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 291 KTO done?
291 KTO was recorded at 128,286 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 2,090 miles a year.
Has 291 KTO ever failed its MOT?
No. 291 KTO has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on 291 KTO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 291 KTO find?
291 KTO passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s tie rod bushes; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.

Related registrations

Browse all 291 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.