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BMW 523

Beige · Petrol · 1997 · 2,494 cc

FSS 444MOT history

FSS 444 is a beige petrol BMW 523 first used on 29 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 63,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
63,995 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FSS 444
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
29 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FSS 444 was last recorded at 63,995 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 2,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2014: 28,797 miles, lower than 29,479 miles on 14 Mar 2013.

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
61,894 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,101 miles
Average per year
1,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,995 miles
  • 2025 – 61,894 miles
  • 2024 – 58,231 miles
  • 2023 – 49,704 miles
  • 2022 – 40,119 miles
  • 2021 – 33,268 miles
  • 2020 – 31,893 miles
  • 2019 – 31,743 miles
  • 2018 – 30,921 miles
  • 2017 – 30,324 miles
  • 2016 – 29,629 miles
  • 2015 – 29,178 miles
  • 2014 – 28,797 miles
  • 2013 – 29,479 miles
  • 2012 – 28,306 miles
  • 2011 – 28,056 miles
  • 2010 – 27,838 miles
  • 2009 – 27,727 miles
  • 2008 – 27,529 miles
  • 2007 – 27,365 miles
  • 2006 – 27,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,995 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,995 miles (+2,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    63,995 miles
    Test number
    273625145436
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass61,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    61,894 miles
    Test number
    562742232450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail61,894 miles (+3,663)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,894 miles
    Test number
    756854766206
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass58,231 miles (+8,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    58,231 miles
    Test number
    514237257442
    • AdvisoryBoth Front tyres over 10years old (2006)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass49,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    49,704 miles
    Test number
    297569118617
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail49,704 miles (+9,585)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,704 miles
    Test number
    312135213454
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass40,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    40,119 miles
    Test number
    681620367636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail40,119 miles (+6,851)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,119 miles
    Test number
    386077772270
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass33,268 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    33,268 miles
    Test number
    688566383911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,893 miles (+150)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    31,893 miles
    Test number
    116880917485
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear, starting to corrode a bit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower suspension arms, outer joint boots split, both sides

  11. Pass31,743 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    31,743 miles
    Test number
    877592015000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,921 miles (+597)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,921 miles
    Test number
    318068075778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,324 miles (+695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,324 miles
    Test number
    700079774285
    • 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)

  14. Pass29,629 miles (+451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,629 miles
    Test number
    582734084005
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass29,178 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,178 miles
    Test number
    229879175066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,797 miles (-682)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,797 miles
    Test number
    286854784035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,479 miles (+1,173)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,479 miles
    Test number
    538093273068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,306 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,306 miles
    Test number
    149355072028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,056 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,056 miles
    Test number
    776165771065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,838 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,838 miles
    Test number
    213805070073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,727 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,727 miles
    Test number
    222905879093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,529 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,529 miles
    Test number
    104715488079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,365 miles (+282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,365 miles
    Test number
    212756687044
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass27,083 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,083 miles
    Test number
    204665276075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,077 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,077 miles
    Test number
    370024876021
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about FSS 444

What vehicle is registration FSS 444 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FSS 444 on a beige petrol BMW 523 first used on 29 Mar 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 FSS 444 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FSS 444 is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on FSS 444?
The MOT on FSS 444 is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FSS 444 done?
FSS 444 was recorded at 63,995 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 1,798 miles a year.
Has FSS 444 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FSS 444 has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on FSS 444 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on FSS 444 find?
FSS 444 passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides.

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