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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S12 SMRMOT history

S12 SMR is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 73,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
73,900 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 SMR
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 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 SMR was last recorded at 73,900 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 1,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,372 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,528 miles
Average per year
1,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,900 miles
  • 2025 – 72,372 miles
  • 2024 – 71,354 miles
  • 2023 – 69,974 miles
  • 2022 – 69,404 miles
  • 2021 – 67,727 miles
  • 2020 – 67,188 miles
  • 2019 – 66,902 miles
  • 2018 – 66,166 miles
  • 2017 – 64,350 miles
  • 2016 – 63,227 miles
  • 2015 – 60,641 miles
  • 2014 – 58,865 miles
  • 2013 – 56,720 miles
  • 2012 – 54,472 miles
  • 2011 – 51,375 miles
  • 2010 – 49,038 miles
  • 2009 – 45,066 miles
  • 2008 – 42,688 miles
  • 2007 – 39,754 miles
  • 2006 – 35,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,900 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt slow to retract
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt slow to retract

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,900 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    73,900 miles
    Test number
    957788452885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt slow to retract

  2. Fail73,900 miles (+1,528)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,900 miles
    Test number
    309624375663
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt slow to retract

  3. Pass72,372 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,372 miles
    Test number
    650574027185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail72,370 miles (+1,016)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,370 miles
    Test number
    155030898043
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  5. Pass71,354 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    71,354 miles
    Test number
    167049553327
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail71,354 miles (+1,380)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,354 miles
    Test number
    764990583599
    • MajorFront Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass69,974 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    69,974 miles
    Test number
    475061265680
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail69,973 miles (+569)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,973 miles
    Test number
    683836795500
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass69,404 miles (+1,677)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,404 miles
    Test number
    118367725930
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass67,727 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,727 miles
    Test number
    403988717740
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail67,726 miles (+538)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,726 miles
    Test number
    942397120096
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass67,188 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,188 miles
    Test number
    698481573809
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail67,188 miles (+286)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,188 miles
    Test number
    984528361169
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass66,902 miles (+736)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,902 miles
    Test number
    134258684221
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass66,166 miles (+1,816)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,166 miles
    Test number
    404889846096
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps faded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  16. Pass64,350 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,350 miles
    Test number
    531169708301
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps faded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail64,347 miles (+1,120)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,347 miles
    Test number
    263769143308
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps faded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass63,227 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,227 miles
    Test number
    496676115229
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smeary
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail63,227 miles (+2,586)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,227 miles
    Test number
    439079466086
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smeary
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass60,641 miles (+118)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,641 miles
    Test number
    428424401249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail60,523 miles (+1,658)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,523 miles
    Test number
    634136277469
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished/cracking.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Boomerang arm bush perished but preventing the ingress of dirt.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass58,865 miles (+2,145)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,865 miles
    Test number
    288977564208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,720 miles (+2,248)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,720 miles
    Test number
    335119463456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,472 miles (+3,097)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,472 miles
    Test number
    138938062224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,375 miles (+2,337)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,375 miles
    Test number
    127385461227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,038 miles (+3,972)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,038 miles
    Test number
    690022170212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,066 miles (+2,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,066 miles
    Test number
    340204849260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass42,688 miles (+2,934)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,688 miles
    Test number
    373610278294
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking in the treads

  29. Pass39,754 miles (+3,956)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    39,754 miles
    Test number
    823730852336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass35,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,798 miles
    Test number
    680161776202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 SMR

Does S12 SMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 SMR is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 SMR?
The MOT on S12 SMR is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 SMR done?
S12 SMR was recorded at 73,900 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 1,903 miles a year.
Has S12 SMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 SMR has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 SMR 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 S12 SMR find?
S12 SMR passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front seatbelt slow to retract; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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