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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S53 AMDMOT history

S53 AMD is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 125,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2025
Mileage
125,997 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S53 AMD
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 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S53 AMD was last recorded at 125,997 miles on 4 Jul 2024, 706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,291 miles · 16 Oct 2017
Between the last two tests
706 miles
Average per year
1,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,997 miles
  • 2017 – 125,291 miles
  • 2016 – 124,267 miles
  • 2015 – 122,987 miles
  • 2014 – 121,237 miles
  • 2013 – 119,418 miles
  • 2012 – 117,334 miles
  • 2011 – 114,937 miles
  • 2010 – 113,119 miles
  • 2009 – 111,482 miles
  • 2008 – 110,261 miles
  • 2007 – 107,771 miles
  • 2006 – 103,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,997 miles
  • 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))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,997 miles (+706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    125,997 miles
    Test number
    748298015521
    • 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))

  2. Pass125,291 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    125,291 miles
    Test number
    406879774778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,267 miles (+1,280)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    124,267 miles
    Test number
    116817725718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,987 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    122,987 miles
    Test number
    867910622920
    • 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)

  5. Fail122,987 miles (+1,750)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,987 miles
    Test number
    476655008054
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • 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)

  6. Pass121,237 miles (+1,819)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    121,237 miles
    Test number
    206541384272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,418 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    119,418 miles
    Test number
    316382183467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,334 miles (+2,397)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    117,334 miles
    Test number
    169332642206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,937 miles (+1,818)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    114,937 miles
    Test number
    607705831203
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass113,119 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    113,119 miles
    Test number
    914921030203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,482 miles (+1,221)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    111,482 miles
    Test number
    803862929281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass110,261 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    110,261 miles
    Test number
    502514218253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,221 miles (+2,450)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,221 miles
    Test number
    844117798126
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass107,771 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    107,771 miles
    Test number
    430372877160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,748 miles (+4,388)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,748 miles
    Test number
    992680767138
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass103,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    103,360 miles
    Test number
    164863536132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S53 AMD

Does S53 AMD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S53 AMD expired on 3 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S53 AMD?
The MOT on S53 AMD expired on 3 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S53 AMD done?
S53 AMD was recorded at 125,997 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2024, an average of 1,248 miles a year.
Has S53 AMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S53 AMD has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on S53 AMD 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 S53 AMD find?
S53 AMD passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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