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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.

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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass258,882 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Pass231,685 miles (+10,588)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    231,685 miles
    Test number
    992973021851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Pass212,305 miles (+14,836)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    212,305 miles
    Test number
    906960508421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. Pass186,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    186,066 miles
    Test number
    619172514945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. Pass177,508 miles (+11,285)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    177,508 miles
    Test number
    962216495398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass166,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    166,223 miles
    Test number
    432316132836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass150,758 miles (+18,060)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    150,758 miles
    Test number
    527640145116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. Pass78,823 miles (+19,319)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,823 miles
    Test number
    496842151143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,504 miles (+8,334)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,504 miles
    Test number
    792334050146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,170 miles (+6,256)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,170 miles
    Test number
    593923559103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,914 miles (+8,307)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,914 miles
    Test number
    144995748159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,607 miles (+14,263)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    36,607 miles
    Test number
    834213357154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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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