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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S5 JJSMOT history

S5 JJS is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 14 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2023 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 80,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2022.

S5 JJS silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2023
Mileage
80,973 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2022
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 JJS
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
14 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 JJS was last recorded at 80,973 miles on 28 Nov 2022, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Aug 2011: 60,489 miles, lower than 60,849 miles on 30 Jul 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
80,952 miles · 15 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
3,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,973 miles
  • 2021 – 80,952 miles
  • 2020 – 80,952 miles
  • 2014 – 65,792 miles
  • 2011 – 60,489 miles
  • 2010 – 44,471 miles
  • 2009 – 33,252 miles
  • 2008 – 27,103 miles
  • 2007 – 22,410 miles
  • 2006 – 21,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,973 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,973 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,973 miles
    Test number
    917934845433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail80,952 miles2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,952 miles
    Test number
    312086270652
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass80,952 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,952 miles
    Test number
    229842028324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail80,952 miles10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,952 miles
    Test number
    850903659298
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass80,952 miles (+15,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,952 miles
    Test number
    984482946408
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal creeps under load
    • AdvisoryRear jacking points corroded but not within a prescribed area

  6. Pass65,792 miles (+44)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,792 miles
    Test number
    956893974079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteTow bar electrics insecure

  7. Fail65,748 miles (+5,259)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,748 miles
    Test number
    697862374040
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteTow bar electrics insecure

  8. Pass60,489 miles (-360)1 dangerous9 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,489 miles
    Test number
    938065611203
    • DangerousOFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE WORN
    • Note15INCH WHEELS FITTED TO FRONT AXLE AT TIME OF RETEST
    • NoteAIR BAG LIGHT ON
    • NoteALL BRAKE PIPES AND FUEL LINES GREASED
    • NoteBODY KIT FITTED
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2MM
    • NoteBOTH REAR BRAKE PADS LOW
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR SHOCKER BUSH WORN
    • NoteNON STANDED HEADS LIGHTS FITEED AT TIME OF MOT, STANDED HEAD LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF RETEST
    • NoteNUMBER PLATE LIGHT LENSE PAINTED BLUE

  9. Fail60,849 miles (+16,378)4 dangerous8 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,849 miles
    Test number
    249911711212
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE WORN
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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.C.1b)
    • NoteAIR BAG LIGHT ON
    • NoteALL BRAKE PIPES AND FUEL LINES GREASED
    • NoteBODY KIT FITTED
    • NoteBOTH REAR BRAKE PADS LOW
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR SHOCKER BUSH WORN
    • NoteNUMBER PLATE LIGHT LENSE PAINTED BLUE

  10. Pass44,471 miles (+180)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,471 miles
    Test number
    154564800287
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEvidence that the rear wheels have been catching the inner wheel arches, but not at time of test.

  11. Fail44,291 miles (+11,039)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,291 miles
    Test number
    220240300285
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEvidence that the rear wheels have been catching the inner wheel arches, but not at time of test.

  12. Pass33,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,252 miles
    Test number
    231803119264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,252 miles (+6,149)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,252 miles
    Test number
    183122519284
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass27,103 miles (+4,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,103 miles
    Test number
    753451998122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass22,410 miles (+1,257)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,410 miles
    Test number
    593422097199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass21,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    21,153 miles
    Test number
    483591106289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 JJS

Does S5 JJS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 JJS expired on 9 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 JJS?
The MOT on S5 JJS expired on 9 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 JJS done?
S5 JJS was recorded at 80,973 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2022, an average of 3,657 miles a year.
Has S5 JJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 JJS has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S5 JJS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S5 JJS find?
S5 JJS passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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