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BMW 523

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S109 UYBMOT history

S109 UYB is a grey petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 209,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2026
Mileage
209,653 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S109 UYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S109 UYB was last recorded at 209,653 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 4,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,954 miles · 24 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,699 miles
Average per year
5,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,653 miles
  • 2025 – 204,954 miles
  • 2024 – 200,989 miles
  • 2023 – 196,230 miles
  • 2021 – 192,946 miles
  • 2020 – 192,150 miles
  • 2019 – 186,521 miles
  • 2018 – 178,566 miles
  • 2017 – 171,022 miles
  • 2016 – 163,763 miles
  • 2015 – 156,536 miles
  • 2014 – 149,266 miles
  • 2013 – 141,798 miles
  • 2012 – 134,056 miles
  • 2011 – 126,180 miles
  • 2010 – 118,783 miles
  • 2009 – 116,136 miles
  • 2008 – 115,497 miles
  • 2007 – 111,010 miles
  • 2006 – 101,278 miles
  • 2005 – 93,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail209,653 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded underside of car
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail209,653 miles (+4,699)5 major4 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,653 miles
    Test number
    299793161258
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded underside of car
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass204,954 miles (+3,965)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    204,954 miles
    Test number
    333728056962
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass200,989 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    200,989 miles
    Test number
    609794276336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail200,974 miles (+4,744)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,974 miles
    Test number
    170400372075
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass196,230 miles (+3,284)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    196,230 miles
    Test number
    565594847346
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush worn but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass192,946 miles (+796)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    192,946 miles
    Test number
    272295629994
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass192,150 miles (+5,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    192,150 miles
    Test number
    764268016554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass186,521 miles (+7,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    186,521 miles
    Test number
    441495293180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass178,566 miles (+7,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    178,566 miles
    Test number
    780864828678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass171,022 miles (+7,259)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    171,022 miles
    Test number
    297527731423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass163,763 miles (+7,227)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    163,763 miles
    Test number
    791122739184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres beginning to crack and perish

  12. Pass156,536 miles (+7,270)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    156,536 miles
    Test number
    836130305557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass149,266 miles (+7,468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    149,266 miles
    Test number
    545363124357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass141,798 miles (+7,742)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    141,798 miles
    Test number
    755754423389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass134,056 miles (+7,876)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    134,056 miles
    Test number
    519579412335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass126,180 miles (+7,397)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    126,180 miles
    Test number
    237690621370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  17. Pass118,783 miles (+2,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    118,783 miles
    Test number
    562141820379
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass116,136 miles (+639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    116,136 miles
    Test number
    321505719368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass115,497 miles (+4,487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    115,497 miles
    Test number
    151456018359
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass111,010 miles (+9,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    111,010 miles
    Test number
    581865227323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass101,278 miles (+7,857)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    101,278 miles
    Test number
    523316426318
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  22. Pass93,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    93,421 miles
    Test number
    992794515306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S109 UYB

Does S109 UYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S109 UYB expired on 23 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S109 UYB?
The MOT on S109 UYB expired on 23 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S109 UYB done?
S109 UYB was recorded at 209,653 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 5,596 miles a year.
Has S109 UYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S109 UYB has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S109 UYB 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 UYB find?
S109 UYB failed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 5 major defects, 4 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 18 more.

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