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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S746 AJLMOT history

S746 AJL is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 125,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
125,891 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S746 AJL
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S746 AJL was last recorded at 125,891 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,886 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,891 miles
  • 2024 – 125,886 miles
  • 2023 – 125,234 miles
  • 2022 – 124,803 miles
  • 2021 – 124,324 miles
  • 2020 – 123,848 miles
  • 2019 – 123,549 miles
  • 2018 – 123,034 miles
  • 2017 – 122,689 miles
  • 2016 – 120,809 miles
  • 2015 – 118,094 miles
  • 2014 – 114,763 miles
  • 2013 – 109,544 miles
  • 2012 – 106,981 miles
  • 2011 – 104,659 miles
  • 2010 – 102,089 miles
  • 2009 – 98,681 miles
  • 2008 – 96,950 miles
  • 2007 – 93,576 miles
  • 2006 – 87,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,891 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,891 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,891 miles
    Test number
    239105620970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass125,886 miles (+652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    125,886 miles
    Test number
    656876287940
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,234 miles (+431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    125,234 miles
    Test number
    902057253524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres 225/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass124,803 miles (+479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    124,803 miles
    Test number
    787159136421
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres deteriorated

  5. Pass124,324 miles (+476)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,324 miles
    Test number
    925321057121
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass123,848 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,848 miles
    Test number
    808775223514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail123,843 miles (+294)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,843 miles
    Test number
    412252923712
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass123,549 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,549 miles
    Test number
    203577508049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,034 miles (+345)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    123,034 miles
    Test number
    968720111724
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass122,689 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    122,689 miles
    Test number
    352589709202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail122,672 miles (+1,863)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,672 miles
    Test number
    879357574223
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass120,809 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    120,809 miles
    Test number
    834998935794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,094 miles (+3,331)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    118,094 miles
    Test number
    647666560868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,763 miles (+5,219)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    114,763 miles
    Test number
    418268594296
    • NoteAll tyres perishing
    • NoteBoth rear tyres near limit

  15. Pass109,544 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    109,544 miles
    Test number
    117859813274
    • NoteAll four tyres slightly perished

  16. Fail109,538 miles (+2,557)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,538 miles
    Test number
    799768313298
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll four tyres slightly perished

  17. Pass106,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    106,981 miles
    Test number
    928256682152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail106,981 miles (+2,322)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,981 miles
    Test number
    208625082438
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  19. Pass104,659 miles (+2,570)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    104,659 miles
    Test number
    519098991249
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteFront lower arm bushes deteriorating
    • NoteHandbrake lever has alot of travel
    • NoteOffside rear indicator showing white light
    • NoteRear brake hoses deteriorating
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteVarious stonechips in swept area of windscreen

  20. Pass102,089 miles (+3,408)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    102,089 miles
    Test number
    160074190266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass98,681 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    98,681 miles
    Test number
    574855449212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass98,189 miles (+1,239)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,189 miles
    Test number
    703107719188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front anti roll bar link play

  23. Pass96,950 miles (+3,374)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    96,950 miles
    Test number
    750882618148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass93,576 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    93,576 miles
    Test number
    910047407149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail93,443 miles (+5,700)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,443 miles
    Test number
    231493007452
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass87,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    87,743 miles
    Test number
    463591816188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S746 AJL

Does S746 AJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S746 AJL expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S746 AJL?
The MOT on S746 AJL expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S746 AJL done?
S746 AJL was recorded at 125,891 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 1,962 miles a year.
Has S746 AJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S746 AJL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on S746 AJL 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 S746 AJL find?
S746 AJL passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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