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BMW 523

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S41 CDVMOT history

S41 CDV is a black petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 210,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2025
Mileage
210,363 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S41 CDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S41 CDV was last recorded at 210,363 miles on 19 Mar 2024, 1,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,813 miles · 23 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,550 miles
Average per year
4,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 210,363 miles
  • 2023 – 208,813 miles
  • 2022 – 206,004 miles
  • 2021 – 203,214 miles
  • 2020 – 200,320 miles
  • 2019 – 195,130 miles
  • 2018 – 191,135 miles
  • 2017 – 186,932 miles
  • 2016 – 181,458 miles
  • 2015 – 174,664 miles
  • 2014 – 169,088 miles
  • 2013 – 164,342 miles
  • 2012 – 161,572 miles
  • 2011 – 157,032 miles
  • 2010 – 155,510 miles
  • 2009 – 153,444 miles
  • 2008 – 142,049 miles
  • 2007 – 133,183 miles
  • 2006 – 120,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,363 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Tank straps getting corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,363 miles (+1,550)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    210,363 miles
    Test number
    906804192737
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass208,813 miles (+2,809)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    208,813 miles
    Test number
    805349163597
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass206,004 miles (+2,790)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    206,004 miles
    Test number
    303684187307
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass203,214 miles (+2,894)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    203,214 miles
    Test number
    684584795969
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass200,320 miles (+5,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    200,320 miles
    Test number
    205813118317
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass195,130 miles (+3,995)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    195,130 miles
    Test number
    598757741858
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps faded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass191,135 miles (+4,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    191,135 miles
    Test number
    426877573696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Pass186,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    186,932 miles
    Test number
    239036431986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail186,932 miles (+5,474)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,932 miles
    Test number
    788711365730
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  10. Pass181,458 miles (+84)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    181,458 miles
    Test number
    769963498641
    • AdvisoryTank straps getting corroded

  11. Fail181,374 miles (+6,710)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,374 miles
    Test number
    231792777854
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTank straps getting corroded

  12. Pass174,664 miles (+5,576)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    174,664 miles
    Test number
    969730755094
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass169,088 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    169,088 miles
    Test number
    369798454009
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail169,066 miles (+4,724)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,066 miles
    Test number
    496127454024
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass164,342 miles (+5)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    164,342 miles
    Test number
    897094673094
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres side walls perished
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  16. Fail164,337 miles (+2,765)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,337 miles
    Test number
    158923373052
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres side walls perished
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  17. Pass161,572 miles (+4,540)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    161,572 miles
    Test number
    585062972026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteBoth fronts and near side rear tyres slighty perished

  18. Pass157,032 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    157,032 miles
    Test number
    185589761455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass155,510 miles (+2,066)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    155,510 miles
    Test number
    552465770058
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly deteriating

  20. Pass153,444 miles (+11,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    153,444 miles
    Test number
    680166879045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass142,049 miles (+8,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    142,049 miles
    Test number
    603743928080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass133,183 miles (+12,878)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    133,183 miles
    Test number
    523587927006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHand brake just meets required limits

  23. Pass120,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    120,305 miles
    Test number
    134041236015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S41 CDV

Does S41 CDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S41 CDV expired on 19 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S41 CDV?
The MOT on S41 CDV expired on 19 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S41 CDV done?
S41 CDV was recorded at 210,363 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2024, an average of 4,967 miles a year.
Has S41 CDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S41 CDV has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on S41 CDV 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 S41 CDV find?
S41 CDV passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2024 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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