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BMW 523

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

S23 TBMMOT history

S23 TBM is a grey petrol BMW 523 first used on 15 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 168,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

S23 TBM grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
168,916 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 TBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 TBM was last recorded at 168,916 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 3,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,276 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,640 miles
Average per year
8,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,916 miles
  • 2025 – 165,276 miles
  • 2024 – 161,318 miles
  • 2023 – 155,885 miles
  • 2022 – 151,320 miles
  • 2021 – 146,732 miles
  • 2019 – 129,783 miles
  • 2018 – 116,195 miles
  • 2017 – 102,442 miles
  • 2016 – 86,865 miles
  • 2015 – 80,091 miles
  • 2014 – 71,090 miles
  • 2013 – 61,455 miles
  • 2012 – 58,990 miles
  • 2011 – 48,355 miles
  • 2010 – 39,369 miles
  • 2009 – 29,046 miles
  • 2008 – 22,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,916 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,916 miles (+3,640)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    168,916 miles
    Test number
    392332908764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass165,276 miles (+3,958)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    165,276 miles
    Test number
    808440574370
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass161,318 miles (+5,433)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    161,318 miles
    Test number
    758348702723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,885 miles (+4,565)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    155,885 miles
    Test number
    372475780131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,320 miles (+4,588)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    151,320 miles
    Test number
    363564441350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,732 miles (+16,949)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    146,732 miles
    Test number
    703429199002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,783 miles (+13,588)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,783 miles
    Test number
    877347812614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,195 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    116,195 miles
    Test number
    368087007407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail116,193 miles (+13,751)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,193 miles
    Test number
    693482175375
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass102,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    102,442 miles
    Test number
    565536958943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,441 miles (+15,576)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,441 miles
    Test number
    391359104562
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass86,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,865 miles
    Test number
    105101887551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,865 miles (+6,774)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,865 miles
    Test number
    232062738458
    • FailureRear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

  14. Fail80,091 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,091 miles
    Test number
    606566485088
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass80,091 miles (+9,001)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,091 miles
    Test number
    997326285090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,090 miles (+9,635)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,090 miles
    Test number
    137346844017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,455 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,455 miles
    Test number
    116090163412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,990 miles (+10,635)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,990 miles
    Test number
    229672412382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,355 miles (+8,986)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,355 miles
    Test number
    296241521310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,369 miles
    Test number
    111222810329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,369 miles (+10,323)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,369 miles
    Test number
    784282610358
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass29,046 miles (+6,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,046 miles
    Test number
    253395639319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass22,440 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,440 miles
    Test number
    480290248463
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Questions about S23 TBM

Does S23 TBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 TBM is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 TBM?
The MOT on S23 TBM is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 TBM done?
S23 TBM was recorded at 168,916 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 8,439 miles a year.
Has S23 TBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 TBM has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on S23 TBM 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 TBM find?
S23 TBM passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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