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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

L22 FSCMOT history

L22 FSC is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
118,818 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 FSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 FSC was last recorded at 118,818 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,786 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
3,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,818 miles
  • 2025 – 118,786 miles
  • 2024 – 116,779 miles
  • 2023 – 114,379 miles
  • 2022 – 112,531 miles
  • 2021 – 111,350 miles
  • 2020 – 109,837 miles
  • 2019 – 104,111 miles
  • 2018 – 96,151 miles
  • 2017 – 88,409 miles
  • 2016 – 83,335 miles
  • 2015 – 78,153 miles
  • 2014 – 73,997 miles
  • 2013 – 67,595 miles
  • 2011 – 60,604 miles
  • 2010 – 58,279 miles
  • 2009 – 55,232 miles
  • 2008 – 52,591 miles
  • 2007 – 50,278 miles
  • 2006 – 46,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,818 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,818 miles (+32)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    118,818 miles
    Test number
    825130934948
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,786 miles (+2,007)1 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,786 miles
    Test number
    169028685155
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass116,779 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    116,779 miles
    Test number
    327504911716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,379 miles (+1,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    114,379 miles
    Test number
    974915333394
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass112,531 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    112,531 miles
    Test number
    537797907299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,350 miles (+1,513)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    111,350 miles
    Test number
    530611824385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,837 miles (+5,726)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,837 miles
    Test number
    588401212203
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass104,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,111 miles
    Test number
    248257121176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail104,111 miles (+7,960)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,111 miles
    Test number
    825976693032
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass96,151 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,151 miles
    Test number
    841766956929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced moisture ingress. (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced moisture ingress. (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail96,151 miles (+7,742)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,151 miles
    Test number
    575918394713
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced moisture ingress. (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced moisture ingress. (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass88,409 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    88,409 miles
    Test number
    405410344966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,408 miles (+5,073)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,408 miles
    Test number
    422947059226
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass83,335 miles (+5,182)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    83,335 miles
    Test number
    416888351925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met.
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Pass78,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,153 miles
    Test number
    585793845093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,153 miles (+4,156)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,153 miles
    Test number
    936743945073
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass73,997 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,997 miles
    Test number
    236571054047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Fail73,997 miles (+6,402)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,997 miles
    Test number
    347701954002
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass67,595 miles (+6,991)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    67,595 miles
    Test number
    337704143057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,604 miles (+2,325)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,604 miles
    Test number
    705737591264
    • NoteSteering rack inner joints worn

  21. Pass58,279 miles (+3,047)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,279 miles
    Test number
    693191400380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,232 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,232 miles
    Test number
    123933909333
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate.

  23. Pass55,232 miles (+2,641)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,232 miles
    Test number
    683413109397
    • 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)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate.

  24. Pass52,591 miles (+2,313)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    52,591 miles
    Test number
    262652618394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,278 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    50,278 miles
    Test number
    922829407382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    46,571 miles
    Test number
    814280316386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 FSC

Does L22 FSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 FSC is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 FSC?
The MOT on L22 FSC is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 FSC done?
L22 FSC was recorded at 118,818 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 3,664 miles a year.
Has L22 FSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 FSC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L22 FSC 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 L22 FSC find?
L22 FSC passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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