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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S108 JVPMOT history

S108 JVP is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 180,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
180,385 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S108 JVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S108 JVP was last recorded at 180,385 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,866 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
519 miles
Average per year
4,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,385 miles
  • 2025 – 179,866 miles
  • 2024 – 179,570 miles
  • 2023 – 178,808 miles
  • 2022 – 178,803 miles
  • 2019 – 178,425 miles
  • 2018 – 177,101 miles
  • 2017 – 175,146 miles
  • 2016 – 171,431 miles
  • 2015 – 162,871 miles
  • 2014 – 154,543 miles
  • 2013 – 147,902 miles
  • 2012 – 140,469 miles
  • 2011 – 130,354 miles
  • 2010 – 122,694 miles
  • 2009 – 113,866 miles
  • 2008 – 104,323 miles
  • 2007 – 93,778 miles
  • 2006 – 86,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,385 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFuel pipes corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,385 miles (+519)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    180,385 miles
    Test number
    496174514960
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass179,866 miles (+296)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    179,866 miles
    Test number
    175285495288
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass179,570 miles (+762)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    179,570 miles
    Test number
    202713729193
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass178,808 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    178,808 miles
    Test number
    362181388547
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass178,803 miles (+378)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    178,803 miles
    Test number
    949495885278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass178,425 miles (+1,324)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    178,425 miles
    Test number
    130946139417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass177,101 miles (+1,955)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    177,101 miles
    Test number
    200601529771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass175,146 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    175,146 miles
    Test number
    157755977388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail175,146 miles (+3,715)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,146 miles
    Test number
    655811784359
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass171,431 miles (+8,560)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    171,431 miles
    Test number
    360956070794
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass162,871 miles (+8,328)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    162,871 miles
    Test number
    948843229816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass154,543 miles (+6,641)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    154,543 miles
    Test number
    529845244375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside Nearside rear axle bushes worn
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass147,902 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    147,902 miles
    Test number
    676579633367
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail147,902 miles (+7,433)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,902 miles
    Test number
    766799933375
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass140,469 miles (+10,115)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    140,469 miles
    Test number
    386909142334
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass130,354 miles (+7,660)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    130,354 miles
    Test number
    698898291233
    • NoteWindscreen scratched from previous faulty wiper blade.

  17. Pass122,694 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    122,694 miles
    Test number
    350134890410
    • NoteWindscreen scratched by wiper blade

  18. Fail122,694 miles (+8,828)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,694 miles
    Test number
    211364190270
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteWindscreen scratched by wiper blade

  19. Pass113,866 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    113,866 miles
    Test number
    781725599209
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield corroded.

  20. Fail113,866 miles (+9,543)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,866 miles
    Test number
    314514799267
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield corroded.

  21. Pass104,323 miles (+10,545)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    104,323 miles
    Test number
    800395898288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,778 miles (+7,560)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    93,778 miles
    Test number
    674433167164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    86,218 miles
    Test number
    732697886167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail86,217 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,217 miles
    Test number
    380167486131
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S108 JVP

Does S108 JVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S108 JVP is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S108 JVP?
The MOT on S108 JVP is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S108 JVP done?
S108 JVP was recorded at 180,385 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 4,690 miles a year.
Has S108 JVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S108 JVP has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on S108 JVP 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 S108 JVP find?
S108 JVP passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 10 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front coil spring corroded offside and nearside, and 7 more.

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