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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

L3 NSUMOT history

L3 NSU is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 175,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
175,544 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 NSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 NSU was last recorded at 175,544 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 7,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,381 miles · 26 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
7,163 miles
Average per year
4,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,544 miles
  • 2022 – 168,381 miles
  • 2021 – 161,819 miles
  • 2020 – 153,779 miles
  • 2019 – 147,943 miles
  • 2018 – 138,026 miles
  • 2017 – 134,104 miles
  • 2016 – 126,891 miles
  • 2015 – 120,445 miles
  • 2014 – 112,517 miles
  • 2013 – 112,517 miles
  • 2012 – 105,956 miles
  • 2011 – 101,820 miles
  • 2010 – 101,180 miles
  • 2009 – 99,164 miles
  • 2008 – 94,527 miles
  • 2007 – 89,915 miles
  • 2006 – 83,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,544 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,544 miles (+7,163)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    175,544 miles
    Test number
    144747212554
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass168,381 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    168,381 miles
    Test number
    761124664142
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail168,381 miles (+6,562)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,381 miles
    Test number
    157526993029
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass161,819 miles (+8,040)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    161,819 miles
    Test number
    508888102606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass153,779 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    153,779 miles
    Test number
    594384492831
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted restricting the view of testable items.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail153,779 miles (+5,836)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,779 miles
    Test number
    342081357638
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted restricting the view of testable items.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass147,943 miles (+9,917)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    147,943 miles
    Test number
    143740350553
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted restricting the view of testable items

  8. Pass138,026 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,026 miles
    Test number
    981657303932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail138,026 miles (+3,922)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,026 miles
    Test number
    204445303535
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass134,104 miles (+7,213)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    134,104 miles
    Test number
    992674656381
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top and bottom boots (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass126,891 miles (+6,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    126,891 miles
    Test number
    719597176121
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass120,445 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    120,445 miles
    Test number
    518160185078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail120,445 miles (+7,928)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,445 miles
    Test number
    885130085055
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass112,517 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,517 miles
    Test number
    125998384461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail112,517 miles (+6,561)2 failures5 advisories11 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,517 miles
    Test number
    636415513376
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir con pump leaking and not being driven by the belt.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust slightly rusty.
    • NoteFuel pipes rusty.
    • NoteFuel tank straps rusty.
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on edge.
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn inner edge.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass105,956 miles (+4,136)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    105,956 miles
    Test number
    106372082252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipes rusty.
    • NoteNSF door catch faulty but door still sercures in the closed postion.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass101,820 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    101,820 miles
    Test number
    767155901322
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteKnock from engine
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail101,820 miles (+640)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,820 miles
    Test number
    537316861200
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteKnock from engine
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass101,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    101,180 miles
    Test number
    151493250217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail101,180 miles (+2,016)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,180 miles
    Test number
    911313550266
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass99,164 miles (+4,637)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    99,164 miles
    Test number
    554092659216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on.

  22. Pass94,527 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    94,527 miles
    Test number
    743763458241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail94,527 miles (+4,612)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,527 miles
    Test number
    382523858408
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass89,915 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    89,915 miles
    Test number
    594314557247
    • NoteAs before

  25. Fail89,915 miles (+5,920)5 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,915 miles
    Test number
    622483557277
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on.

  26. Pass83,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    83,995 miles
    Test number
    380829246231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail83,995 miles8 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,995 miles
    Test number
    320283446208
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteWindscreen has small chip.

Questions about L3 NSU

Does L3 NSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 NSU is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 NSU?
The MOT on L3 NSU is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 NSU done?
L3 NSU was recorded at 175,544 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 4,548 miles a year.
Has L3 NSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 NSU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L3 NSU 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 L3 NSU find?
L3 NSU passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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