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BMW 523

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 2,494 cc

RAM 700MOT history

RAM 700 is a grey petrol BMW 523 first used on 17 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 60,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

RAM 700 grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
60,841 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RAM 700
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RAM 700 was last recorded at 60,841 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 1,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,083 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,758 miles
Average per year
2,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,841 miles
  • 2025 – 59,083 miles
  • 2024 – 57,291 miles
  • 2023 – 55,892 miles
  • 2022 – 54,653 miles
  • 2021 – 53,911 miles
  • 2020 – 52,646 miles
  • 2019 – 51,082 miles
  • 2018 – 49,028 miles
  • 2017 – 43,684 miles
  • 2016 – 41,832 miles
  • 2015 – 38,619 miles
  • 2014 – 30,143 miles
  • 2013 – 24,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,841 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive evidence of oil dripping onto exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,841 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    60,841 miles
    Test number
    246944437326
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail60,840 miles (+1,757)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,840 miles
    Test number
    169999970726
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass59,083 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    59,083 miles
    Test number
    427337795647
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive evidence of oil dripping onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail59,083 miles (+1,792)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,083 miles
    Test number
    370647414811
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive evidence of oil dripping onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    57,291 miles
    Test number
    410356418307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail57,291 miles (+1,399)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,291 miles
    Test number
    886938427519
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative when switch moved one headlight goes up and other down (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass55,892 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    55,892 miles
    Test number
    597549805398
    • MinorNearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail55,892 miles (+1,239)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,892 miles
    Test number
    121046828543
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass54,653 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    54,653 miles
    Test number
    994530902159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,911 miles (+1,265)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,911 miles
    Test number
    374139245925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower where shock absorber bolts too (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber rubber dust bellows split. shock absorber still functions as it should
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower where shock absorber bolts too (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass52,646 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    52,646 miles
    Test number
    870115952640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber gaiter split/adrift

  12. Fail52,646 miles (+1,564)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,646 miles
    Test number
    492004065480
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber gaiter split/adrift

  13. Pass51,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,082 miles
    Test number
    817000127107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber gaiter adrift

  14. Fail51,082 miles (+2,054)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,082 miles
    Test number
    432102709152
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber gaiter adrift

  15. Pass49,028 miles (+5,344)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,028 miles
    Test number
    340238648330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,684 miles (+1,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,684 miles
    Test number
    964671076521
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass41,832 miles (+3,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,832 miles
    Test number
    434016429243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCut in nsr tyre, no chords exposed

  18. Pass38,619 miles (+8,476)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,619 miles
    Test number
    546532695045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,143 miles (+5,467)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,143 miles
    Test number
    795014044143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    24,676 miles
    Test number
    298135743101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RAM 700

What vehicle is registration RAM 700 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RAM 700 on a grey petrol BMW 523 first used on 17 Jun 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RAM 700 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RAM 700 is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on RAM 700?
The MOT on RAM 700 is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RAM 700 done?
RAM 700 was recorded at 60,841 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 2,818 miles a year.
Has RAM 700 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RAM 700 has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on RAM 700 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 RAM 700 find?
RAM 700 passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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