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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S56 WAKMOT history

S56 WAK is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 78,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
78,541 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 WAK
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 valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 WAK was last recorded at 78,541 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 1,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,523 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,018 miles
Average per year
2,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,541 miles
  • 2025 – 77,523 miles
  • 2024 – 77,521 miles
  • 2022 – 76,020 miles
  • 2021 – 75,990 miles
  • 2020 – 74,950 miles
  • 2019 – 67,760 miles
  • 2018 – 60,515 miles
  • 2017 – 58,400 miles
  • 2016 – 56,221 miles
  • 2015 – 53,626 miles
  • 2014 – 51,105 miles
  • 2013 – 48,284 miles
  • 2012 – 45,606 miles
  • 2011 – 43,255 miles
  • 2010 – 40,592 miles
  • 2009 – 37,471 miles
  • 2008 – 34,407 miles
  • 2007 – 29,482 miles
  • 2006 – 27,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,541 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,541 miles (+1,018)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    78,541 miles
    Test number
    722709814280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass77,523 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    77,523 miles
    Test number
    905100829550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,521 miles (+1,501)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,521 miles
    Test number
    189621484290
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,020 miles (+15)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,020 miles
    Test number
    313749605147
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail76,005 miles (+15)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,005 miles
    Test number
    338866830670
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing Behind the seat back? (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail75,990 miles (+1,040)11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,990 miles
    Test number
    134534068561
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass74,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,950 miles
    Test number
    772104737688
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail74,950 miles (+7,190)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,950 miles
    Test number
    645366183963
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass67,760 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,760 miles
    Test number
    607573922582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

  10. Fail67,760 miles (+7,245)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,760 miles
    Test number
    313592803554
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

  11. Pass60,515 miles (+36)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,515 miles
    Test number
    276988273558
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect various underside components due to plastic undershields

  12. Fail60,479 miles (+2,079)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,479 miles
    Test number
    708420301599
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect various underside components due to plastic undershields

  13. Pass58,400 miles (+2,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    58,400 miles
    Test number
    338116216849
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass56,221 miles (+2,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    56,221 miles
    Test number
    835615454454
    • AdvisoryN/s/o/s rear anti-roll bar link has slight play

  15. Pass53,626 miles (+2,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    53,626 miles
    Test number
    449144505235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass51,105 miles (+2,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,105 miles
    Test number
    277508394421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass48,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,284 miles
    Test number
    838252893181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,284 miles (+2,678)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,284 miles
    Test number
    675342093155
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass45,606 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,606 miles
    Test number
    319536202216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,255 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,255 miles
    Test number
    875162301292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,592 miles (+3,121)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,592 miles
    Test number
    911313000266
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSight play in o/s and n/s/r top void bushes

  22. Pass37,471 miles (+3,064)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    37,471 miles
    Test number
    374791019212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,407 miles (+4,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,407 miles
    Test number
    143627618291
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass29,482 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,482 miles
    Test number
    794531417207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,747 miles
    Test number
    582856906269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S56 WAK

Does S56 WAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S56 WAK is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S56 WAK?
The MOT on S56 WAK is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S56 WAK done?
S56 WAK was recorded at 78,541 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 2,552 miles a year.
Has S56 WAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 WAK has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S56 WAK 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 WAK find?
S56 WAK passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear sill corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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