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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

R13 HANMOT history

R13 HAN is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 6 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 43,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

R13 HAN blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
43,501 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R13 HAN
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
6 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R13 HAN was last recorded at 43,501 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,493 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,501 miles
  • 2025 – 43,452 miles
  • 2023 – 43,316 miles
  • 2022 – 42,931 miles
  • 2021 – 42,673 miles
  • 2019 – 41,694 miles
  • 2018 – 40,895 miles
  • 2017 – 39,957 miles
  • 2016 – 39,279 miles
  • 2015 – 38,641 miles
  • 2014 – 38,126 miles
  • 2013 – 37,538 miles
  • 2012 – 36,941 miles
  • 2011 – 36,207 miles
  • 2010 – 34,869 miles
  • 2009 – 33,978 miles
  • 2008 – 33,330 miles
  • 2007 – 31,879 miles
  • 2006 – 30,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,501 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,501 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    43,501 miles
    Test number
    862082601517
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail43,493 miles (+41)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,493 miles
    Test number
    182415822353
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass43,452 miles (+136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    43,452 miles
    Test number
    377770771457
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass43,316 miles (+167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    43,316 miles
    Test number
    820415527385
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass43,149 miles (+218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    43,149 miles
    Test number
    114285780033
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass42,931 miles (+258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    42,931 miles
    Test number
    138119025561
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass42,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    42,673 miles
    Test number
    702356437425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail42,673 miles (+979)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,673 miles
    Test number
    777734506952
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass41,694 miles (+799)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,694 miles
    Test number
    282595750063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,895 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,895 miles
    Test number
    275166205761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,957 miles
    Test number
    959713647612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,957 miles (+678)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,957 miles
    Test number
    629858317496
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass39,279 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,279 miles
    Test number
    358159413003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,641 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,641 miles
    Test number
    336990325147
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail38,641 miles (+515)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,641 miles
    Test number
    277600225148
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass38,126 miles (+588)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,126 miles
    Test number
    455497804181
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass37,538 miles (+597)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,538 miles
    Test number
    785730413136
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front jacking up rubber missing
    • NoteOffside rear hand brake reading low

  18. Pass36,941 miles (+734)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,941 miles
    Test number
    857506892091
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside front jacking up rubber missing

  19. Pass36,207 miles (+1,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,207 miles
    Test number
    978858201174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass34,869 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,869 miles
    Test number
    392736500106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,978 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,978 miles
    Test number
    303368399011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,330 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,330 miles
    Test number
    891128678035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,879 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,879 miles
    Test number
    114015187453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,941 miles
    Test number
    700358266027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R13 HAN

Does R13 HAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R13 HAN is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R13 HAN?
The MOT on R13 HAN is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R13 HAN done?
R13 HAN was recorded at 43,501 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 612 miles a year.
Has R13 HAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R13 HAN has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on R13 HAN 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 R13 HAN find?
R13 HAN passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack.

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