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BMW K Series

Grey · Petrol · 1988 · 980 cc

E523 MDFMOT history

E523 MDF is a grey petrol BMW K Series first used on 26 May 1988. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 1,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2026
Mileage
1,814 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
E523 MDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
K Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
980 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
26 May 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

E523 MDF was last recorded at 1,814 miles on 27 Jun 2025, 239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 May 2023: 1,199 miles, lower than 69,127 miles on 5 Sept 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
1,575 miles · 24 May 2024
Between the last two tests
239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 1,814 miles
  • 2024 – 1,575 miles
  • 2023 – 1,199 miles
  • 2019 – 69,127 miles
  • 2018 – 67,679 miles
  • 2017 – 65,814 miles
  • 2015 – 65,673 miles
  • 2014 – 61,685 miles
  • 2011 – 61,547 miles
  • 2010 – 61,135 miles
  • 2009 – 59,586 miles
  • 2008 – 56,930 miles
  • 2007 – 54,200 miles
  • 2006 – 48,046 miles
  • 2005 – 37,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass1,814 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass1,814 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    1,814 miles
    Test number
    209154497953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass1,575 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    1,575 miles
    Test number
    781427194191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass1,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    1,199 miles
    Test number
    159646750805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    873225844218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,127 miles
    Test number
    193218688576
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail69,127 miles (+1,448)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,127 miles
    Test number
    606946096530
    • MajorStop lamp not working does not work on front or back brake. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions front tyre incorrect rotation. (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass67,679 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,679 miles
    Test number
    486614445873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,814 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,814 miles
    Test number
    496733576451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,673 miles (+3,988)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    65,673 miles
    Test number
    816830585613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,685 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,685 miles
    Test number
    208935824377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,547 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,547 miles
    Test number
    406236711420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,135 miles (+1,549)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,135 miles
    Test number
    992122210321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,586 miles (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,586 miles
    Test number
    400491219301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,930 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,930 miles
    Test number
    214763418301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,200 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    54,200 miles
    Test number
    620555527302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,195 miles (+6,149)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,195 miles
    Test number
    184363127379
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
  17. Pass48,046 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    48,046 miles
    Test number
    952859216304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,041 miles (+10,603)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,041 miles
    Test number
    493525116372
    • FailureNearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
  19. Pass37,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    37,438 miles
    Test number
    644007725380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about E523 MDF

Does E523 MDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on E523 MDF expired on 26 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on E523 MDF?
The MOT on E523 MDF expired on 26 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has E523 MDF done?
E523 MDF was recorded at 1,814 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2025.
Has E523 MDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E523 MDF has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on E523 MDF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 May 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on E523 MDF find?
E523 MDF passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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