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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S109 PGFMOT history

S109 PGF is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 93,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
93,901 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S109 PGF
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S109 PGF was last recorded at 93,901 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 2,830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,071 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,830 miles
Average per year
2,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,901 miles
  • 2025 – 91,071 miles
  • 2024 – 86,120 miles
  • 2023 – 84,540 miles
  • 2022 – 84,265 miles
  • 2021 – 83,121 miles
  • 2020 – 81,686 miles
  • 2019 – 79,035 miles
  • 2018 – 76,525 miles
  • 2017 – 75,348 miles
  • 2016 – 73,597 miles
  • 2015 – 71,410 miles
  • 2014 – 65,706 miles
  • 2013 – 60,712 miles
  • 2012 – 57,066 miles
  • 2011 – 54,752 miles
  • 2010 – 51,744 miles
  • 2009 – 48,525 miles
  • 2008 – 45,510 miles
  • 2007 – 41,325 miles
  • 2006 – 37,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,901 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,901 miles (+2,830)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    93,901 miles
    Test number
    946895311558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,071 miles (+4,951)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,071 miles
    Test number
    152001207851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,120 miles (+1,580)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,120 miles
    Test number
    696164166326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,540 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,540 miles
    Test number
    880549141880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail84,537 miles (+272)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,537 miles
    Test number
    447502121167
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass84,265 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,265 miles
    Test number
    180636285092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,121 miles
    Test number
    344949481189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,121 miles (+1,435)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,121 miles
    Test number
    446486136958
    • MajorSubframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,686 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,686 miles
    Test number
    334311716140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,683 miles (+2,648)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,683 miles
    Test number
    659895396918
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass79,035 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,035 miles
    Test number
    513134390281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail79,033 miles (+2,508)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,033 miles
    Test number
    197228879766
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass76,525 miles (+1,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,525 miles
    Test number
    963184966958
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass75,348 miles (+1,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,348 miles
    Test number
    598694384750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass73,597 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,597 miles
    Test number
    965300558724
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail73,597 miles (+2,187)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,597 miles
    Test number
    485987172843
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass71,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,410 miles
    Test number
    939970565168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,401 miles (+5,695)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,401 miles
    Test number
    457790165190
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass65,706 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,706 miles
    Test number
    947650064108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail65,706 miles (+4,994)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,706 miles
    Test number
    807410064145
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass60,712 miles (+3,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,712 miles
    Test number
    838372163115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass57,066 miles (+2,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,066 miles
    Test number
    806901952174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass54,752 miles (+3,008)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,752 miles
    Test number
    716369251103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass51,744 miles (+3,219)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,744 miles
    Test number
    270570060465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,525 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,525 miles
    Test number
    584721669134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,510 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    45,510 miles
    Test number
    250073868144
    • NoteFront washer jets partly blocked

  27. Fail45,502 miles (+4,177)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,502 miles
    Test number
    203171768182
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads apear low
    • NoteFront washer jets partly blocked

  28. Pass41,325 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,325 miles
    Test number
    353139847106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail41,305 miles (+3,341)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,305 miles
    Test number
    122295847145
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  30. Pass37,964 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,964 miles
    Test number
    173820566125
    • NoteOffside front tyre is cracking between the tread,would advise this is replaced

Questions about S109 PGF

Does S109 PGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S109 PGF is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S109 PGF?
The MOT on S109 PGF is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S109 PGF done?
S109 PGF was recorded at 93,901 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 2,755 miles a year.
Has S109 PGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S109 PGF has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S109 PGF 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 S109 PGF find?
S109 PGF passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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