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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S58 MBYMOT history

S58 MBY is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 133,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
133,428 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S58 MBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S58 MBY was last recorded at 133,428 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 5,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,620 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,808 miles
Average per year
4,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,428 miles
  • 2025 – 127,620 miles
  • 2024 – 121,645 miles
  • 2023 – 118,345 miles
  • 2022 – 116,098 miles
  • 2021 – 113,849 miles
  • 2020 – 110,491 miles
  • 2019 – 107,732 miles
  • 2018 – 104,355 miles
  • 2017 – 100,734 miles
  • 2016 – 96,963 miles
  • 2015 – 93,399 miles
  • 2014 – 88,661 miles
  • 2013 – 83,267 miles
  • 2012 – 78,417 miles
  • 2011 – 72,999 miles
  • 2010 – 67,735 miles
  • 2009 – 62,477 miles
  • 2008 – 57,421 miles
  • 2007 – 51,925 miles
  • 2006 – 46,702 miles
  • 2005 – 41,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,428 miles
  • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,428 miles (+5,808)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    133,428 miles
    Test number
    406358850485
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,620 miles (+5,975)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    127,620 miles
    Test number
    797803669597
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass121,645 miles (+3,300)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    121,645 miles
    Test number
    771924903460
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,345 miles (+2,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,345 miles
    Test number
    118307467579
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    116,098 miles
    Test number
    285614286372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,098 miles (+2,249)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,098 miles
    Test number
    440318428859
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,849 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    113,849 miles
    Test number
    928259678220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail113,846 miles (+3,355)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,846 miles
    Test number
    705056422380
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass110,491 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,491 miles
    Test number
    508334458578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail110,491 miles (+2,759)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,491 miles
    Test number
    751906243353
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass107,732 miles (+3,377)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,732 miles
    Test number
    735070770079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,355 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    104,355 miles
    Test number
    301175971868
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear link rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail104,355 miles (+3,621)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,355 miles
    Test number
    618563543980
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb holder insecure (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear link rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass100,734 miles (+3,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    100,734 miles
    Test number
    395039447303
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine sump area

  15. Pass96,963 miles (+3,564)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,963 miles
    Test number
    567714392521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,399 miles
    Test number
    322361260940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,399 miles (+4,738)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,399 miles
    Test number
    347746225468
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass88,661 miles (+5,394)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,661 miles
    Test number
    955942014285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,267 miles (+4,850)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    83,267 miles
    Test number
    945848023212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    78,417 miles
    Test number
    666684632245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,417 miles (+5,418)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,417 miles
    Test number
    666804632229
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass72,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    72,999 miles
    Test number
    326795831424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,999 miles (+5,264)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,999 miles
    Test number
    346725831254
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass67,735 miles (+5,258)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    67,735 miles
    Test number
    613549730251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,477 miles (+5,056)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    62,477 miles
    Test number
    353660739459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,421 miles (+5,496)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    57,421 miles
    Test number
    772179438208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,925 miles (+5,223)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    51,925 miles
    Test number
    670488127236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass46,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    46,702 miles
    Test number
    624670936249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail46,702 miles (+5,510)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,702 miles
    Test number
    361379026249
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass41,192 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    41,192 miles
    Test number
    750124335284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail41,114 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,114 miles
    Test number
    800628125246
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play in near side rear top suspension arm ball joint

Questions about S58 MBY

Does S58 MBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S58 MBY is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S58 MBY?
The MOT on S58 MBY is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S58 MBY done?
S58 MBY was recorded at 133,428 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 4,386 miles a year.
Has S58 MBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S58 MBY has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S58 MBY 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 S58 MBY find?
S58 MBY passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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