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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S107 AAXMOT history

S107 AAX is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 56,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
56,814 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S107 AAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S107 AAX was last recorded at 56,814 miles on 12 May 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,798 miles · 5 May 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
2,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,814 miles
  • 2025 – 54,238 miles
  • 2024 – 52,116 miles
  • 2023 – 49,150 miles
  • 2022 – 49,093 miles
  • 2021 – 47,597 miles
  • 2018 – 43,216 miles
  • 2017 – 39,543 miles
  • 2016 – 37,469 miles
  • 2015 – 34,030 miles
  • 2014 – 29,951 miles
  • 2013 – 26,205 miles
  • 2012 – 23,226 miles
  • 2011 – 20,131 miles
  • 2010 – 17,882 miles
  • 2009 – 16,852 miles
  • 2008 – 16,112 miles
  • 2007 – 15,448 miles
  • 2006 – 14,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,814 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate splitting around fix point will need attention shortlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate starting to split around fix points will need attention shortlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnable to see all components in engine bay due to coversRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnable to see component on underside due to coversRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,814 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    56,814 miles
    Test number
    372150271297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate splitting around fix point will need attention shortly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate starting to split around fix points will need attention shortly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see all components in engine bay due to covers
    • AdvisoryUnable to see component on underside due to covers
  2. Fail56,798 miles (+2,560)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,798 miles
    Test number
    996883915392
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • 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 bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate splitting around fix point will need attention shortly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate starting to split around fix points will need attention shortly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see all components in engine bay due to covers
    • AdvisoryUnable to see component on underside due to covers
  3. Pass54,238 miles (+2,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    54,238 miles
    Test number
    249062423271
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass52,116 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    52,116 miles
    Test number
    482581463667
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail52,116 miles (+2,966)1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,116 miles
    Test number
    103136342315
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass49,150 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    49,150 miles
    Test number
    217585504234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Fail49,093 miles (+1,496)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,093 miles
    Test number
    472056231990
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  8. Pass47,597 miles (+106)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    47,597 miles
    Test number
    918133053775
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly pitted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly pitted (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail47,491 miles (+4,275)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,491 miles
    Test number
    353801764849
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. Pass43,216 miles (+3,673)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,216 miles
    Test number
    194564420155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    39,543 miles
    Test number
    213521277558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,543 miles (+2,074)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,543 miles
    Test number
    158091896438
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  13. Pass37,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    37,469 miles
    Test number
    631390178615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,469 miles (+3,439)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,469 miles
    Test number
    752978490557
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailurePassenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass34,030 miles (+4,079)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,030 miles
    Test number
    228662995429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,951 miles (+3,746)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    29,951 miles
    Test number
    996991594171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,205 miles (+2,979)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    26,205 miles
    Test number
    245609893147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,226 miles (+3,095)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    23,226 miles
    Test number
    235519982499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,131 miles (+2,249)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    20,131 miles
    Test number
    605576491131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    17,882 miles
    Test number
    240170590420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail17,882 miles (+1,030)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,882 miles
    Test number
    983030090132
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  22. Pass16,852 miles (+740)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    16,852 miles
    Test number
    640694399130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,112 miles (+664)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    16,112 miles
    Test number
    971448698178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,448 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    15,448 miles
    Test number
    141824697170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    14,423 miles
    Test number
    990802996198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S107 AAX

Does S107 AAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S107 AAX is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S107 AAX?
The MOT on S107 AAX is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S107 AAX done?
S107 AAX was recorded at 56,814 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 2,137 miles a year.
Has S107 AAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S107 AAX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S107 AAX 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 S107 AAX find?
S107 AAX passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake back plate splitting around fix point will need attention shortly; nearside front brake back plate starting to split around fix points will need attention shortly; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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