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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S106 ANMMOT history

S106 ANM is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 6 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
116,380 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S106 ANM
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 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S106 ANM was last recorded at 116,380 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,279 miles · 18 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
4,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,380 miles
  • 2025 – 111,417 miles
  • 2024 – 111,077 miles
  • 2023 – 106,945 miles
  • 2022 – 101,025 miles
  • 2021 – 100,047 miles
  • 2019 – 98,769 miles
  • 2018 – 96,631 miles
  • 2017 – 92,252 miles
  • 2016 – 81,640 miles
  • 2015 – 70,609 miles
  • 2014 – 55,278 miles
  • 2013 – 44,400 miles
  • 2012 – 43,232 miles
  • 2011 – 42,344 miles
  • 2010 – 41,488 miles
  • 2009 – 39,683 miles
  • 2008 – 36,977 miles
  • 2007 – 34,495 miles
  • 2006 – 32,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,380 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,380 miles (+101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    116,380 miles
    Test number
    795823691217
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail116,279 miles (+4,862)3 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,279 miles
    Test number
    462189318305
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weak/corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner position light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass111,417 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    111,417 miles
    Test number
    456815163733
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail111,417 miles (+340)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,417 miles
    Test number
    854157069128
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail111,077 miles (+4,132)1 dangerous7 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,077 miles
    Test number
    690997491323
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front. Front Most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,945 miles
    Test number
    862396121590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail106,921 miles (+5,896)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,921 miles
    Test number
    563596505312
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass101,025 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,025 miles
    Test number
    950458097324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,047 miles (+1,278)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,047 miles
    Test number
    337373386052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,769 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,769 miles
    Test number
    761160247615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,631 miles (+4,379)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    96,631 miles
    Test number
    884269255171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass92,252 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,252 miles
    Test number
    333897964112
    • AdvisoryFront tyres distorted on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp lens damaged.

  13. Fail92,252 miles (+10,612)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,252 miles
    Test number
    869141704534
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres distorted on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp lens damaged.

  14. Pass81,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,640 miles
    Test number
    663631243927
    • AdvisoryNearside rear upper suspension arm has slight movement and play in the outer bush

  15. Fail81,640 miles (+11,031)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,640 miles
    Test number
    568107731396
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear upper suspension arm has slight movement and play in the outer bush

  16. Pass70,609 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,609 miles
    Test number
    300477656761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySome travel on handbrake lever

  17. Fail70,607 miles (+15,329)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,607 miles
    Test number
    192099028291
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySome travel on handbrake lever

  18. Pass55,278 miles (+10,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,278 miles
    Test number
    105730334211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass44,400 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,400 miles
    Test number
    189512433262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,232 miles (+888)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,232 miles
    Test number
    586930522217
    • NoteSomr travel on handbrake, not exvessive.

  21. Pass42,344 miles (+856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,344 miles
    Test number
    395715511410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass41,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,488 miles
    Test number
    391341400218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,488 miles (+1,805)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,488 miles
    Test number
    491281800247
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  24. Pass39,683 miles (+2,706)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,683 miles
    Test number
    663789709207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,977 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,977 miles
    Test number
    151093318238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,495 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,495 miles
    Test number
    321231907206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,375 miles
    Test number
    352555906251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S106 ANM

Does S106 ANM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S106 ANM is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S106 ANM?
The MOT on S106 ANM is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S106 ANM done?
S106 ANM was recorded at 116,380 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 4,165 miles a year.
Has S106 ANM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S106 ANM has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S106 ANM 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 S106 ANM find?
S106 ANM passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.

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