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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

S63 CREMOT history

S63 CRE is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 9 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 163,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
163,207 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S63 CRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S63 CRE was last recorded at 163,207 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 12,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,682 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,525 miles
Average per year
6,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,207 miles
  • 2024 – 150,682 miles
  • 2023 – 146,984 miles
  • 2022 – 137,064 miles
  • 2021 – 127,092 miles
  • 2020 – 126,297 miles
  • 2019 – 123,627 miles
  • 2018 – 115,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,207 miles
  • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake pad warning lamp illuminated.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pad warning light illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 3 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,207 miles (+12,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    163,207 miles
    Test number
    517220817652
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass150,682 miles (+3,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    150,682 miles
    Test number
    960925615850
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass146,984 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,984 miles
    Test number
    892960804589
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated.
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail146,962 miles (+9,898)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,962 miles
    Test number
    743022754800
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated.
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,064 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    137,064 miles
    Test number
    502080450888
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated.
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail137,064 miles (+9,972)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,064 miles
    Test number
    849387177448
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated.
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,092 miles (+795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,092 miles
    Test number
    655832891285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning illuminated

  8. Pass126,297 miles (+2,670)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,297 miles
    Test number
    139821869144
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have cracks in tread pattern.
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both have slight surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass123,627 miles (+7,974)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,627 miles
    Test number
    575008224395
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryParking brake has only 17% effort

  10. Pass115,653 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,653 miles
    Test number
    617186408915
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth near side tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated

  11. Fail115,649 miles5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,649 miles
    Test number
    724779232489
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator warning light illuminated

Questions about S63 CRE

Does S63 CRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S63 CRE is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S63 CRE?
The MOT on S63 CRE is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S63 CRE done?
S63 CRE was recorded at 163,207 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 6,179 miles a year.
Has S63 CRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S63 CRE has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S63 CRE 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 S63 CRE find?
S63 CRE passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: lower integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides; oil leak, but not excessive.

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