BMW 523
White · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc
S23 JMLMOT history
S23 JML is a white petrol BMW 523 first used on 22 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 103,878 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 103,878 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,822 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S23 JML
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 523
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 22 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S23 JML was last recorded at 103,878 miles on 6 Mar 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 103,872 miles · 5 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 3,822 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 103,878 miles
- 2024 – 102,616 miles
- 2023 – 100,924 miles
- 2022 – 99,100 miles
- 2021 – 97,188 miles
- 2020 – 95,865 miles
- 2019 – 92,389 miles
- 2018 – 88,161 miles
- 2017 – 83,917 miles
- 2016 – 80,223 miles
- 2015 – 75,759 miles
- 2014 – 70,765 miles
- 2013 – 65,877 miles
- 2012 – 60,740 miles
- 2011 – 55,501 miles
- 2010 – 50,161 miles
- 2009 – 47,945 miles
- 2008 – 41,871 miles
- 2007 – 37,175 miles
- 2006 – 31,451 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,878 miles
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
28 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,878 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 103,878 miles
- Test number
- 482593809804
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail103,872 miles (+1,256)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,872 miles
- Test number
- 633028945785
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,616 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 102,616 miles
- Test number
- 840877247481
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail102,616 miles (+1,692)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,616 miles
- Test number
- 160016921972
- Repaired at testParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass100,924 miles (+1,824)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 100,924 miles
- Test number
- 196437753102
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edges
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass99,100 miles (+1,912)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 99,100 miles
- Test number
- 245365071658
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,188 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 97,188 miles
- Test number
- 916729359584
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail97,188 miles (+1,323)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,188 miles
- Test number
- 181709473077
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,865 miles (+36)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 95,865 miles
- Test number
- 436248752191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and aged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail95,829 miles (+3,440)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,829 miles
- Test number
- 997425976615
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and aged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass92,389 miles (+45)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 92,389 miles
- Test number
- 350288664071
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail92,344 miles (+4,183)5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,344 miles
- Test number
- 775286121133
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass88,161 miles (+4,244)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 88,161 miles
- Test number
- 197925468773
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
Pass83,917 miles (+3,694)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 83,917 miles
- Test number
- 597844922394
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake only just made min reqirements
Pass80,223 miles (+91)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 80,223 miles
- Test number
- 427919691327
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
Fail80,132 miles (+4,373)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,132 miles
- Test number
- 604423326576
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass75,759 miles (+4,994)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 75,759 miles
- Test number
- 997268175097
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass70,765 miles (+49)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 70,765 miles
- Test number
- 677040784067
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail70,716 miles (+4,839)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,716 miles
- Test number
- 857279374037
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass65,877 miles (+107)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 65,877 miles
- Test number
- 936013573003
- NoteRear pads appear to be getting low?
Fail65,770 miles (+5,030)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,770 miles
- Test number
- 387397663042
- FailureNearside Front Upper 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear pads appear to be getting low?
Pass60,740 miles (+5,239)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 60,740 miles
- Test number
- 136207772487
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,501 miles (+5,340)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 55,501 miles
- Test number
- 549161081094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,161 miles (+2,216)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 50,161 miles
- Test number
- 904693380059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,945 miles (+6,074)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 47,945 miles
- Test number
- 864066379032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,871 miles (+4,696)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 41,871 miles
- Test number
- 230005288017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,175 miles (+5,724)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 37,175 miles
- Test number
- 870542277040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,451 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 31,451 miles
- Test number
- 413363286071
- 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)
Questions about S23 JML
- Does S23 JML currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S23 JML expired on 29 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S23 JML?
- The MOT on S23 JML expired on 29 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S23 JML done?
- S23 JML was recorded at 103,878 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2025, an average of 3,822 miles a year.
- Has S23 JML ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S23 JML has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on S23 JML 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 S23 JML find?
- S23 JML passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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