
BMW 523
Red · Petrol · 1997 · 2,494 cc
S754 SWCMOT history
S754 SWC is a red petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 178,037 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 178,037 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,489 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S754 SWC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 523
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S754 SWC was last recorded at 178,037 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 2,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 175,881 miles · 23 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,156 miles
- Average per year
- 5,489 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 178,037 miles
- 2024 – 175,881 miles
- 2022 – 174,072 miles
- 2021 – 169,890 miles
- 2020 – 165,645 miles
- 2019 – 160,498 miles
- 2018 – 151,028 miles
- 2017 – 141,609 miles
- 2016 – 131,820 miles
- 2015 – 122,892 miles
- 2014 – 115,966 miles
- 2013 – 110,849 miles
- 2012 – 105,903 miles
- 2011 – 100,987 miles
- 2010 – 95,203 miles
- 2009 – 91,001 miles
- 2008 – 86,109 miles
- 2007 – 78,597 miles
- 2006 – 73,403 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,037 miles (+2,156)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 178,037 miles
- Test number
- 755409185404
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass175,881 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 175,881 miles
- Test number
- 775427024903
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail175,878 miles (+12)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,878 miles
- Test number
- 386892180810
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail175,866 miles1 dangerous6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,866 miles
- Test number
- 724255945450
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 827220828197
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FailMileage not read5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 731211873917
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co too high (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass174,072 miles (+4)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 174,072 miles
- Test number
- 906181119680
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail174,068 miles (+4,178)3 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,068 miles
- Test number
- 472471606731
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers park incorrectly (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front at 2 into 1 (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass169,890 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 169,890 miles
- Test number
- 857821850187
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryWipers do not park in correct position
Fail169,887 miles (+4,242)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,887 miles
- Test number
- 811047199611
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryWipers do not park in correct position
Pass165,645 miles (+5,147)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 165,645 miles
- Test number
- 422355248131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,498 miles (+9,470)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 160,498 miles
- Test number
- 939590076855
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass151,028 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 151,028 miles
- Test number
- 755241964762
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail151,019 miles (+9,410)6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,019 miles
- Test number
- 954989633491
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm at rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front 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))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after middle box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass141,609 miles (+9,789)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 141,609 miles
- Test number
- 410625239411
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front of wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass131,820 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 131,820 miles
- Test number
- 599538370559
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front of wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail131,820 miles (+8,928)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,820 miles
- Test number
- 308808353682
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front of wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass122,892 miles (+6,926)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 122,892 miles
- Test number
- 546635595132
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass115,966 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 115,966 miles
- Test number
- 885850414276
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail115,957 miles (+5,108)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,957 miles
- Test number
- 306320214445
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass110,849 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 110,849 miles
- Test number
- 438795403243
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail110,841 miles (+4,938)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,841 miles
- Test number
- 557395603212
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass105,903 miles (+4,916)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 105,903 miles
- Test number
- 557315292193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,987 miles (+5,784)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 100,987 miles
- Test number
- 486693001218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,203 miles (+4,202)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 95,203 miles
- Test number
- 653874790162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,001 miles (+4,892)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 91,001 miles
- Test number
- 241129809282
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Pass86,109 miles (+7,512)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 86,109 miles
- Test number
- 113700608280
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,597 miles (+5,194)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 78,597 miles
- Test number
- 724678197195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,403 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 73,403 miles
- Test number
- 334439706490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S754 SWC
- Does S754 SWC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S754 SWC expired on 22 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S754 SWC?
- The MOT on S754 SWC expired on 22 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S754 SWC done?
- S754 SWC was recorded at 178,037 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 5,489 miles a year.
- Has S754 SWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S754 SWC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on S754 SWC 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 S754 SWC find?
- S754 SWC passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 10 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor corroded; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 7 more.
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