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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S107 ACSMOT history

S107 ACS is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2025
Mileage
96,870 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S107 ACS
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S107 ACS was last recorded at 96,870 miles on 15 Jan 2024, 1,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,573 miles · 16 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1,297 miles
Average per year
2,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,870 miles
  • 2022 – 95,573 miles
  • 2021 – 94,066 miles
  • 2020 – 92,606 miles
  • 2019 – 90,766 miles
  • 2018 – 88,913 miles
  • 2017 – 86,188 miles
  • 2016 – 83,632 miles
  • 2015 – 80,821 miles
  • 2014 – 78,647 miles
  • 2013 – 76,206 miles
  • 2012 – 73,888 miles
  • 2011 – 70,464 miles
  • 2010 – 66,322 miles
  • 2009 – 60,728 miles
  • 2008 – 55,080 miles
  • 2007 – 49,648 miles
  • 2006 – 48,337 miles
  • 2005 – 46,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,870 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,870 miles (+1,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,870 miles
    Test number
    967427196647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass95,573 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,573 miles
    Test number
    678297236099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,066 miles (+1,460)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,066 miles
    Test number
    297147079723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,606 miles (+1,840)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,606 miles
    Test number
    475935086348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,766 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,766 miles
    Test number
    444512036061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,913 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,913 miles
    Test number
    615506831454
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail88,913 miles (+2,725)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,913 miles
    Test number
    474410824020
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass86,188 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,188 miles
    Test number
    146535461995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,632 miles (+2,811)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,632 miles
    Test number
    341942818963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,821 miles (+2,174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,821 miles
    Test number
    576908177031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass78,647 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,647 miles
    Test number
    436175194208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail78,647 miles (+2,441)3 failures2 repaired8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,647 miles
    Test number
    369455294467
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  13. Pass76,206 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,206 miles
    Test number
    175744403397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail76,206 miles (+2,318)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,206 miles
    Test number
    476844103337
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass73,888 miles (+3,424)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,888 miles
    Test number
    357086502343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass70,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,464 miles
    Test number
    588091801332
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail70,464 miles (+4,142)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,464 miles
    Test number
    776959191286
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail66,322 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,322 miles
    Test number
    584605490283
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass66,322 miles (+5,594)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    66,322 miles
    Test number
    880265290228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,728 miles (+5,648)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,728 miles
    Test number
    852525499223
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass55,080 miles (+5,432)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,080 miles
    Test number
    213557598230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,648 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    49,648 miles
    Test number
    352025297418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    48,337 miles
    Test number
    334228076274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,337 miles (+1,436)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,337 miles
    Test number
    553438076254
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Fail46,901 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,901 miles
    Test number
    141288375278
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass46,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    46,901 miles
    Test number
    643068575266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S107 ACS

Does S107 ACS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S107 ACS expired on 14 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S107 ACS?
The MOT on S107 ACS expired on 14 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S107 ACS done?
S107 ACS was recorded at 96,870 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2024, an average of 2,734 miles a year.
Has S107 ACS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S107 ACS has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on S107 ACS 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 ACS find?
S107 ACS passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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