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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S718 NRVMOT history

S718 NRV is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 26 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 145,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
145,324 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S718 NRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S718 NRV was last recorded at 145,324 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 7,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Feb 2011: 38,214 miles, lower than 83,077 miles on 9 Feb 2010.
  • 19 Feb 2019: 32,372 miles, lower than 126,705 miles on 6 Feb 2018.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
137,641 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,683 miles
Average per year
4,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,324 miles
  • 2024 – 137,641 miles
  • 2021 – 135,068 miles
  • 2020 – 134,977 miles
  • 2019 – 32,372 miles
  • 2018 – 126,705 miles
  • 2017 – 121,593 miles
  • 2016 – 116,077 miles
  • 2014 – 105,742 miles
  • 2013 – 99,088 miles
  • 2012 – 93,805 miles
  • 2011 – 38,214 miles
  • 2010 – 83,077 miles
  • 2009 – 77,579 miles
  • 2008 – 70,809 miles
  • 2007 – 68,591 miles
  • 2006 – 65,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,324 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipes corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front no plate cracked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass145,324 miles (+7,683)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    145,324 miles
    Test number
    604618246283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,641 miles
    Test number
    676870769815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    540263709732
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff

  4. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    874354048319
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

  5. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    766558692682
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

  6. Pass135,068 miles (+91)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,068 miles
    Test number
    462954933384
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass134,977 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    134,977 miles
    Test number
    431938218751
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront no plate cracked
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  8. Fail134,977 miles (+102,605)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,977 miles
    Test number
    132799394384
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront no plate cracked
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  9. Pass32,372 miles (-94,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    32,372 miles
    Test number
    286844823801
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront no plate cracked

  10. Pass126,705 miles (+5,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    126,705 miles
    Test number
    811147108843
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront no plate cracked

  11. Pass121,593 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    121,593 miles
    Test number
    827266807897
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE FRONT INNER PAD

  12. Fail121,593 miles (+5,516)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,593 miles
    Test number
    199730929993
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE FRONT INNER PAD

  13. Pass116,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    116,077 miles
    Test number
    938251754594
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

  14. Fail116,077 miles5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,077 miles
    Test number
    199568775139
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

  15. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    727329845069
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. FailMileage not read6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    487419945083
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass105,742 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    105,742 miles
    Test number
    789910954013
    • NoteBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight play nearside front anti roll link

  18. Fail105,742 miles (+6,654)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,742 miles
    Test number
    697060354062
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • NoteBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight play nearside front anti roll link

  19. Pass99,088 miles (+5,283)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    99,088 miles
    Test number
    259412233065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass93,805 miles (+55,591)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    93,805 miles
    Test number
    755084442025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHigh level brake light inop
    • NoteOil leak (Diff)

  21. Pass38,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    38,214 miles
    Test number
    468589041047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,214 miles (-44,863)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,214 miles
    Test number
    515069241094
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass83,077 miles (+5,498)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    83,077 miles
    Test number
    132290140422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  24. Pass77,579 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    77,579 miles
    Test number
    533807259066
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  25. Fail77,573 miles (+6,764)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,573 miles
    Test number
    303047959026
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  26. Pass70,809 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    70,809 miles
    Test number
    593230168072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass68,591 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    68,591 miles
    Test number
    971218097156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass65,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    65,861 miles
    Test number
    492597036247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S718 NRV

Does S718 NRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S718 NRV expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S718 NRV?
The MOT on S718 NRV expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S718 NRV done?
S718 NRV was recorded at 145,324 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 4,146 miles a year.
Has S718 NRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S718 NRV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S718 NRV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S718 NRV find?
S718 NRV passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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