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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

S48 GBDMOT history

S48 GBD is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 4 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2024
Mileage
153,346 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S48 GBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S48 GBD was last recorded at 153,346 miles on 30 Oct 2023, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,306 miles · 9 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
5,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 153,346 miles
  • 2022 – 148,647 miles
  • 2021 – 146,204 miles
  • 2020 – 142,591 miles
  • 2019 – 142,417 miles
  • 2018 – 138,487 miles
  • 2017 – 132,616 miles
  • 2016 – 124,031 miles
  • 2015 – 104,413 miles
  • 2014 – 79,479 miles
  • 2013 – 69,354 miles
  • 2012 – 67,213 miles
  • 2011 – 62,428 miles
  • 2010 – 59,243 miles
  • 2009 – 57,283 miles
  • 2008 – 54,869 miles
  • 2007 – 52,241 miles
  • 2005 – 49,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,346 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front reg plate damaged and deteriating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • N/s/f tyre splitting in between tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake pipes corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,346 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    153,346 miles
    Test number
    564276395199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail153,306 miles (+4,659)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,306 miles
    Test number
    494593416416
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass148,647 miles (+2,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    148,647 miles
    Test number
    701119915716
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass146,204 miles (+3,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    146,204 miles
    Test number
    740316578591
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass142,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    142,591 miles
    Test number
    529068191241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail142,591 miles (+174)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,591 miles
    Test number
    346407101873
    • MajorBrake hose excessively damaged BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail142,417 miles (+3,930)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,417 miles
    Test number
    571668355152
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

  8. Pass138,487 miles (+5,871)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    138,487 miles
    Test number
    776568903476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,616 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    132,616 miles
    Test number
    775013976636
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps dried out for retest.
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate damaged and deteriating
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre splitting in between tread
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding

  10. Fail132,615 miles (+8,584)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,615 miles
    Test number
    156679371065
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens deteriated (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriated (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens deteriated (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriated (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate damaged and deteriating
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre splitting in between tread
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wheel bearing noisy when spun
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding

  11. Pass124,031 miles (+19,618)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    124,031 miles
    Test number
    384849641542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    104,413 miles
    Test number
    858575155010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail104,413 miles (+24,934)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,413 miles
    Test number
    808394655079
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass79,479 miles (+10,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    79,479 miles
    Test number
    677116904087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail69,354 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,354 miles
    Test number
    198594513009
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

  16. Pass69,354 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,354 miles
    Test number
    425374113040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,213 miles (+4,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,213 miles
    Test number
    159073732063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass62,428 miles (+3,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    62,428 miles
    Test number
    628373031030
    • 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)

  19. Pass59,243 miles (+1,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,243 miles
    Test number
    441224910069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass57,283 miles (+2,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    57,283 miles
    Test number
    981564619041
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass54,869 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    54,869 miles
    Test number
    273786018008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,241 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,241 miles
    Test number
    314697617006
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteO/s rear hand brake efficiency low

  23. Pass52,241 miles (+3,026)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    52,241 miles
    Test number
    461747517042
    • NoteO/s rear hand brake efficiency low

  24. Pass49,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    49,215 miles
    Test number
    384735055358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S48 GBD

Does S48 GBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S48 GBD expired on 29 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S48 GBD?
The MOT on S48 GBD expired on 29 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S48 GBD done?
S48 GBD was recorded at 153,346 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2023, an average of 5,832 miles a year.
Has S48 GBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S48 GBD has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S48 GBD 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 S48 GBD find?
S48 GBD passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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