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BMW 523

Grey · Petrol · 1997 · 2,494 cc

P262 OPWMOT history

P262 OPW is a grey petrol BMW 523 first used on 6 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 126,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2025
Mileage
126,010 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P262 OPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
6 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

P262 OPW was last recorded at 126,010 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,002 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,010 miles
  • 2024 – 126,002 miles
  • 2023 – 125,852 miles
  • 2022 – 124,762 miles
  • 2021 – 124,602 miles
  • 2020 – 124,471 miles
  • 2019 – 124,306 miles
  • 2018 – 122,203 miles
  • 2017 – 120,665 miles
  • 2016 – 118,110 miles
  • 2015 – 114,150 miles
  • 2014 – 110,039 miles
  • 2013 – 97,558 miles
  • 2012 – 93,648 miles
  • 2011 – 88,862 miles
  • 2010 – 83,614 miles
  • 2009 – 77,859 miles
  • 2008 – 72,841 miles
  • 2007 – 66,394 miles
  • 2006 – 52,145 miles
  • 2005 – 51,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail126,010 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/ jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront too rear fuel pipes corroded x2

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail126,010 miles (+8)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,010 miles
    Test number
    317382430562
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/ jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront too rear fuel pipes corroded x2

  2. Pass126,002 miles (+150)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    126,002 miles
    Test number
    461552854778
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front too rear x2

  3. Pass125,852 miles (+1,090)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    125,852 miles
    Test number
    146068514010
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside jacking point corroded

  4. Pass124,762 miles (+160)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    124,762 miles
    Test number
    764276611316
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,602 miles (+131)5 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,602 miles
    Test number
    796800209775
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,471 miles (+165)5 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,471 miles
    Test number
    125079662868
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,306 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,306 miles
    Test number
    101404190901
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail124,306 miles (+2,103)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,306 miles
    Test number
    395836132035
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount /inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,203 miles (+1,538)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    122,203 miles
    Test number
    952666878953
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point /inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass120,665 miles (+2,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    120,665 miles
    Test number
    324622412901
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass118,110 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    118,110 miles
    Test number
    849376646520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail118,109 miles (+3,959)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,109 miles
    Test number
    473715154685
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass114,150 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    114,150 miles
    Test number
    420546523678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail114,133 miles (+4,094)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,133 miles
    Test number
    638684374119
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass110,039 miles (+12,481)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    110,039 miles
    Test number
    467415354245
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

  16. Pass97,558 miles (+3,910)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    97,558 miles
    Test number
    668557953190
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn to legal limit on inner edges

  17. Pass93,648 miles (+4,786)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    93,648 miles
    Test number
    497088152118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    88,862 miles
    Test number
    668296441132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail88,857 miles (+5,243)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,857 miles
    Test number
    245956241471
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass83,614 miles (+5,755)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    83,614 miles
    Test number
    451544740145
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass77,859 miles (+5,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    77,859 miles
    Test number
    190677649188
    • 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)

  22. Pass72,841 miles (+6,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    72,841 miles
    Test number
    652004658105
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass66,394 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    66,394 miles
    Test number
    842309157119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,343 miles (+14,198)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,343 miles
    Test number
    251642357193
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass52,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    52,145 miles
    Test number
    130266756169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail52,145 miles (+1,034)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,145 miles
    Test number
    983632756171
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

  27. Fail51,111 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,111 miles
    Test number
    112886925332
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass51,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    51,111 miles
    Test number
    204756425340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P262 OPW

Does P262 OPW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P262 OPW expired on 10 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P262 OPW?
The MOT on P262 OPW expired on 10 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P262 OPW done?
P262 OPW was recorded at 126,010 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 3,589 miles a year.
Has P262 OPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P262 OPW has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on P262 OPW 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 P262 OPW find?
P262 OPW failed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/ jacking point; parking brake efficiency below requirements; rear registration plate inscription illegible, and 4 more.

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