BMW 523
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc
S56 BWTMOT history
S56 BWT is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 74,141 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 74,141 mi
- At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,856 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S56 BWT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 523
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S56 BWT was last recorded at 74,141 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 74,137 miles · 2 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 1,856 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 74,141 miles
- 2022 – 74,053 miles
- 2021 – 72,258 miles
- 2020 – 70,272 miles
- 2019 – 66,940 miles
- 2018 – 59,554 miles
- 2017 – 52,872 miles
- 2016 – 51,688 miles
- 2015 – 50,690 miles
- 2014 – 49,879 miles
- 2013 – 49,099 miles
- 2012 – 48,787 miles
- 2011 – 48,025 miles
- 2010 – 46,536 miles
- 2009 – 44,625 miles
- 2008 – 42,849 miles
- 2007 – 40,114 miles
- 2006 – 38,600 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,141 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,141 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 74,141 miles
- Test number
- 983754949307
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))
Fail74,137 miles (+84)1 dangerous1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,137 miles
- Test number
- 435590588005
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,053 miles (+1,795)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 74,053 miles
- Test number
- 576691393706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,258 miles (+1,986)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 72,258 miles
- Test number
- 581795021840
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,272 miles (+3,332)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 70,272 miles
- Test number
- 161985277185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,940 miles (+7,386)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 66,940 miles
- Test number
- 308219388086
- 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))
Pass59,554 miles (+6,682)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 59,554 miles
- Test number
- 943141114307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,872 miles (+1,184)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 52,872 miles
- Test number
- 331326759739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,688 miles (+998)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 51,688 miles
- Test number
- 958785144522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,690 miles (+811)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 50,690 miles
- Test number
- 998253736574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,879 miles (+780)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 49,879 miles
- Test number
- 156451664297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,099 miles (+312)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 49,099 miles
- Test number
- 225572863291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,787 miles (+762)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 48,787 miles
- Test number
- 375401962410
- 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)
Fail48,025 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,025 miles
- Test number
- 216757581279
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass48,025 miles (+1,489)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 48,025 miles
- Test number
- 999607781293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,536 miles (+1,911)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 46,536 miles
- Test number
- 242469640298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 44,625 miles
- Test number
- 483700359261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,625 miles (+1,776)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,625 miles
- Test number
- 811840359210
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass42,849 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 42,849 miles
- Test number
- 831115728253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,848 miles (+2,734)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,848 miles
- Test number
- 840745528207
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass40,114 miles (+1,514)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 40,114 miles
- Test number
- 582185527212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,600 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 38,600 miles
- Test number
- 794601126251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S56 BWT
- Does S56 BWT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S56 BWT expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S56 BWT?
- The MOT on S56 BWT expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S56 BWT done?
- S56 BWT was recorded at 74,141 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 1,856 miles a year.
- Has S56 BWT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S56 BWT has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on S56 BWT 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 S56 BWT find?
- S56 BWT passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; fuel pipe/s corroded, and 3 more.
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