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BMW 523

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc

S5 LYLMOT history

S5 LYL is a black petrol BMW 523 first used on 8 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

S5 LYL black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
140,558 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 LYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 LYL was last recorded at 140,558 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 1,496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
139,062 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,496 miles
Average per year
5,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,558 miles
  • 2025 – 139,062 miles
  • 2024 – 136,995 miles
  • 2023 – 132,616 miles
  • 2022 – 127,485 miles
  • 2021 – 121,925 miles
  • 2020 – 116,320 miles
  • 2019 – 111,579 miles
  • 2018 – 107,058 miles
  • 2017 – 102,994 miles
  • 2015 – 94,260 miles
  • 2014 – 88,288 miles
  • 2013 – 81,899 miles
  • 2012 – 75,286 miles
  • 2011 – 64,202 miles
  • 2010 – 54,972 miles
  • 2009 – 44,573 miles
  • 2008 – 37,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,558 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,558 miles (+1,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    140,558 miles
    Test number
    728873370274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass139,062 miles (+2,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    139,062 miles
    Test number
    418091981012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass136,995 miles (+4,379)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    136,995 miles
    Test number
    321383585321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,616 miles (+5,131)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    132,616 miles
    Test number
    289099114674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    127,485 miles
    Test number
    499046236267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail127,485 miles (+5,560)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,485 miles
    Test number
    911984189581
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass121,925 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    121,925 miles
    Test number
    558288962056
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s&n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail121,925 miles (+5,605)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,925 miles
    Test number
    213137813889
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s&n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass116,320 miles (+4,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,320 miles
    Test number
    461943211298
    • AdvisoryMIL LIGHT ON

  10. Pass111,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    111,579 miles
    Test number
    469010952358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,579 miles (+4,521)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,579 miles
    Test number
    255405642816
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  12. Pass107,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    107,058 miles
    Test number
    126954194728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail107,058 miles (+4,064)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,058 miles
    Test number
    717397424899
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass102,994 miles (+8,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,994 miles
    Test number
    594989378161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass94,260 miles (+5,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    94,260 miles
    Test number
    612605166164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass88,288 miles (+6,389)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,288 miles
    Test number
    176990944252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,899 miles (+6,613)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,899 miles
    Test number
    249201543288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,286 miles (+11,084)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    75,286 miles
    Test number
    218634442248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,202 miles (+9,230)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    64,202 miles
    Test number
    538983941215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,972 miles (+10,399)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,972 miles
    Test number
    833663840258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,573 miles (+7,094)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,573 miles
    Test number
    691755899108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass37,479 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,479 miles
    Test number
    271688358101
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about S5 LYL

Does S5 LYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 LYL is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 LYL?
The MOT on S5 LYL is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 LYL done?
S5 LYL was recorded at 140,558 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 5,656 miles a year.
Has S5 LYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 LYL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S5 LYL 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 S5 LYL find?
S5 LYL passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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