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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 2,497 cc

ECJ 3MOT history

ECJ 3 is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 68,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
68,310 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ECJ 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ECJ 3 was last recorded at 68,310 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 1,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,248 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,062 miles
Average per year
3,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,310 miles
  • 2025 – 67,248 miles
  • 2024 – 66,685 miles
  • 2023 – 65,532 miles
  • 2022 – 62,691 miles
  • 2021 – 62,232 miles
  • 2020 – 61,720 miles
  • 2019 – 58,548 miles
  • 2018 – 53,914 miles
  • 2017 – 48,650 miles
  • 2016 – 42,911 miles
  • 2015 – 35,793 miles
  • 2014 – 29,174 miles
  • 2013 – 22,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,310 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Under trays/covers fitted at time of test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    68,310 miles
    Test number
    975292502223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail68,310 miles (+1,062)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,310 miles
    Test number
    858681490186
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  3. Pass67,248 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,248 miles
    Test number
    653166919479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail67,248 miles (+563)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,248 miles
    Test number
    579818226497
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,685 miles (+1,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,685 miles
    Test number
    485841999012
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted under trays/covers fitted at time of test

  6. Pass65,532 miles (+2,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,532 miles
    Test number
    966082239216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted undertrays fitted at time of test

  7. Pass62,691 miles (+459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,691 miles
    Test number
    365118567064
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers fitted at time of test

  8. Pass62,232 miles (+512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,232 miles
    Test number
    238384312039
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers fitted at time of test

  9. Pass61,720 miles (+3,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,720 miles
    Test number
    122971781202
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers fitted at time of test

  10. Pass58,548 miles (+4,634)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,548 miles
    Test number
    397273439883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers fitted at time of test covering all floor areas and components

  11. Pass53,914 miles (+5,264)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,914 miles
    Test number
    623937067148
    • AdvisoryCentral Floor Area Covers Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Under Covers Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass48,650 miles (+5,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,650 miles
    Test number
    438358618695
    • AdvisoryUnder vehical cover fitted at time of test covering most under vehical components

  13. Pass42,911 miles (+7,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,911 miles
    Test number
    267078921387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sidewall has minor damage to rim protector

  14. Pass35,793 miles (+6,619)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,793 miles
    Test number
    129135465486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,174 miles (+6,596)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,174 miles
    Test number
    509692274091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,578 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,578 miles
    Test number
    946108873080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about ECJ 3

What vehicle is registration ECJ 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ECJ 3 on a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Mar 2010. 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 ECJ 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ECJ 3 is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on ECJ 3?
The MOT on ECJ 3 is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ECJ 3 done?
ECJ 3 was recorded at 68,310 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 3,513 miles a year.
Has ECJ 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ECJ 3 has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on ECJ 3 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 ECJ 3 find?
ECJ 3 passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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