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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

S10 SSKMOT history

S10 SSK is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 8 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
101,810 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 SSK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S10 SSK was last recorded at 101,810 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Mar 2018: 92,257 miles, lower than 108,709 miles on 23 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,533 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
277 miles
Average per year
1,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,810 miles
  • 2025 – 101,533 miles
  • 2024 – 101,101 miles
  • 2023 – 99,349 miles
  • 2022 – 97,618 miles
  • 2021 – 93,602 miles
  • 2019 – 93,601 miles
  • 2018 – 92,257 miles
  • 2017 – 108,709 miles
  • 2015 – 84,356 miles
  • 2014 – 82,496 miles
  • 2013 – 80,895 miles
  • 2012 – 74,979 miles
  • 2011 – 70,592 miles
  • 2010 – 70,348 miles
  • 2009 – 70,250 miles
  • 2008 – 70,228 miles
  • 2007 – 70,138 miles
  • 2006 – 64,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,810 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,810 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    101,810 miles
    Test number
    779241552154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,533 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,533 miles
    Test number
    193938892310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,101 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    101,101 miles
    Test number
    244904572287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,349 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,349 miles
    Test number
    981003071476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,618 miles (+4,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,618 miles
    Test number
    581504857140
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s outer sills corroded
  6. Pass93,602 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,602 miles
    Test number
    784019643000
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner sills covered in underseal
  7. Pass93,601 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,601 miles
    Test number
    997718344684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point areaheavily covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under carrige stained (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail93,596 miles (+1,339)3 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,596 miles
    Test number
    613003580237
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area around jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted over (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under carriage stained (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass92,257 miles (-16,452)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,257 miles
    Test number
    794175444726
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass108,709 miles (+24,353)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,709 miles
    Test number
    143466294621
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s sills have surface rust
  11. Pass84,356 miles (+1,860)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,356 miles
    Test number
    705869248869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,496 miles (+1,601)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,496 miles
    Test number
    597127364251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pipes covered in underseal
    • NoteO/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteSills slightly corroded
  13. Pass80,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    80,895 miles
    Test number
    378699463133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail80,895 miles (+5,916)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,895 miles
    Test number
    225276763116
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass74,979 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,979 miles
    Test number
    606127462145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,971 miles (+4,379)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,971 miles
    Test number
    989505162171
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  17. Pass70,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,592 miles
    Test number
    628715851102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,592 miles (+244)10 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,592 miles
    Test number
    398872951185
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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)
    • NoteFront discs wearing
  19. Pass70,348 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    70,348 miles
    Test number
    221443350440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass70,250 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,250 miles
    Test number
    500893759198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,228 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    70,228 miles
    Test number
    733664758159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,138 miles (+5,643)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    70,138 miles
    Test number
    221450757416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,495 miles
    Test number
    672605846187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S10 SSK

Does S10 SSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S10 SSK is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S10 SSK?
The MOT on S10 SSK is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S10 SSK done?
S10 SSK was recorded at 101,810 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 1,830 miles a year.
Has S10 SSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 SSK has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on S10 SSK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S10 SSK find?
S10 SSK passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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