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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S735 MBLMOT history

S735 MBL is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 181,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2023
Mileage
181,329 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S735 MBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S735 MBL was last recorded at 181,329 miles on 11 Mar 2022, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,310 miles · 7 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
5,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 181,329 miles
  • 2021 – 179,167 miles
  • 2020 – 174,118 miles
  • 2019 – 169,288 miles
  • 2018 – 163,003 miles
  • 2017 – 156,878 miles
  • 2016 – 150,661 miles
  • 2015 – 145,320 miles
  • 2014 – 139,668 miles
  • 2013 – 132,354 miles
  • 2012 – 124,035 miles
  • 2011 – 124,030 miles
  • 2010 – 118,745 miles
  • 2009 – 114,885 miles
  • 2008 – 110,236 miles
  • 2006 – 103,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,329 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower arms (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,329 miles (+19)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    181,329 miles
    Test number
    897172892779
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met

  2. Fail181,310 miles (+2,143)1 dangerous3 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,310 miles
    Test number
    435325974255
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass179,167 miles (+5,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    179,167 miles
    Test number
    213223452280
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass174,118 miles (+4,830)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    174,118 miles
    Test number
    246768848968
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm tread left - strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass169,288 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    169,288 miles
    Test number
    691836098864
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail169,288 miles (+6,285)1 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,288 miles
    Test number
    464012191444
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass163,003 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    163,003 miles
    Test number
    128013330454
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perishing

  8. Fail163,003 miles (+6,125)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,003 miles
    Test number
    532077118462
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perishing

  9. Pass156,878 miles (+118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    156,878 miles
    Test number
    539808831395
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake weak

  10. Fail156,760 miles (+6,099)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,760 miles
    Test number
    290196432680
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both drop links (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp insecure both headlamps adjusters broken (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all round tyres (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake weak

  11. Pass150,661 miles (+89)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    150,661 miles
    Test number
    695036989863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail150,572 miles (+5,252)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,572 miles
    Test number
    234434461986
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass145,320 miles (+5,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    145,320 miles
    Test number
    829872275013
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass139,668 miles (+7,314)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    139,668 miles
    Test number
    756093664091
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass132,354 miles (+8,319)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    132,354 miles
    Test number
    188964563440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass124,035 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    124,035 miles
    Test number
    339240762020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail124,030 miles (+2,409)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,030 miles
    Test number
    307305551319
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass121,621 miles (+2,876)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    121,621 miles
    Test number
    147070421031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass118,745 miles (+3,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    118,745 miles
    Test number
    630840420087
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass114,885 miles (+4,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    114,885 miles
    Test number
    950237229049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass110,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    110,236 miles
    Test number
    174640418076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail110,236 miles (+6,804)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,236 miles
    Test number
    253170618029
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  23. Pass103,432 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    103,432 miles
    Test number
    342701936281
    • NoteParking brake performance near minimum requirements.

  24. Fail103,432 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,432 miles
    Test number
    291880336257
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S735 MBL

Does S735 MBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S735 MBL expired on 14 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S735 MBL?
The MOT on S735 MBL expired on 14 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S735 MBL done?
S735 MBL was recorded at 181,329 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2022, an average of 5,006 miles a year.
Has S735 MBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S735 MBL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S735 MBL 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 S735 MBL find?
S735 MBL passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2022 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective headlamps deteriorated; offside front tyre obviously under inflated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 8 more.

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