
BMW 523
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc
P10 ETTMOT history
P10 ETT is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 258,882 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 258,882 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 12,114 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P10 ETT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 523
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Jun 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
P10 ETT was last recorded at 258,882 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 10,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 248,212 miles · 28 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,670 miles
- Average per year
- 12,114 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 258,882 miles
- 2024 – 248,212 miles
- 2023 – 240,146 miles
- 2022 – 231,685 miles
- 2021 – 221,097 miles
- 2020 – 212,305 miles
- 2019 – 197,469 miles
- 2018 – 186,066 miles
- 2017 – 177,508 miles
- 2016 – 166,223 miles
- 2015 – 150,758 miles
- 2014 – 132,698 miles
- 2013 – 114,410 miles
- 2012 – 97,553 miles
- 2011 – 78,823 miles
- 2010 – 59,504 miles
- 2009 – 51,170 miles
- 2008 – 44,914 miles
- 2007 – 36,607 miles
- 2006 – 22,344 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass258,882 miles (+10,670)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 258,882 miles
- Test number
- 203648339002
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass248,212 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 248,212 miles
- Test number
- 901212862155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail248,212 miles (+8,066)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,212 miles
- Test number
- 987992624293
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass240,146 miles (+95)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 240,146 miles
- Test number
- 926282361119
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRust to sill o/s front
Fail240,051 miles (+8,366)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,051 miles
- Test number
- 868081638712
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRust to sill o/s front
Pass231,685 miles (+10,588)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 231,685 miles
- Test number
- 992973021851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass221,097 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 221,097 miles
- Test number
- 878711324540
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear plastic cover fitted to outer sill not allowing for full inspection
Fail221,097 miles (+8,792)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,097 miles
- Test number
- 986048431597
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear plastic cover fitted to outer sill not allowing for full inspection
Pass212,305 miles (+14,836)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 212,305 miles
- Test number
- 906960508421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass197,469 miles (+11,403)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 197,469 miles
- Test number
- 225956662461
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass186,066 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 186,066 miles
- Test number
- 619172514945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail186,003 miles (+8,495)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,003 miles
- Test number
- 132556733494
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass177,508 miles (+11,285)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 177,508 miles
- Test number
- 962216495398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,223 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 166,223 miles
- Test number
- 432316132836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,223 miles (+15,465)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,223 miles
- Test number
- 335624434358
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Pass150,758 miles (+18,060)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 150,758 miles
- Test number
- 527640145116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,698 miles (+364)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 132,698 miles
- Test number
- 799525254143
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail132,334 miles (+17,924)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,334 miles
- Test number
- 937290944135
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteHorn tone muffled
- NoteSlight brake bind n/s/r
- NoteSlight brake bind o/s/rear
Pass114,410 miles (+16,857)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 114,410 miles
- Test number
- 267240953446
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass97,553 miles (+18,730)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 97,553 miles
- Test number
- 358661552104
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,823 miles (+19,319)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 78,823 miles
- Test number
- 496842151143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,504 miles (+8,334)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 59,504 miles
- Test number
- 792334050146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,170 miles (+6,256)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 51,170 miles
- Test number
- 593923559103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,914 miles (+8,307)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 44,914 miles
- Test number
- 144995748159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,607 miles (+14,263)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 36,607 miles
- Test number
- 834213357154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,344 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 22,344 miles
- Test number
- 541060446183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P10 ETT
- Does P10 ETT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P10 ETT is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on P10 ETT?
- The MOT on P10 ETT is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P10 ETT done?
- P10 ETT was recorded at 258,882 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 12,114 miles a year.
- Has P10 ETT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P10 ETT has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on P10 ETT 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 P10 ETT find?
- P10 ETT passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm; oil leak, but not excessive.
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