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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S756 CWHMOT history

S756 CWH is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 2 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2023
Mileage
140,499 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S756 CWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S756 CWH was last recorded at 140,499 miles on 28 Jun 2022, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,481 miles · 25 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
7,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,499 miles
  • 2021 – 139,126 miles
  • 2020 – 126,109 miles
  • 2018 – 93,216 miles
  • 2017 – 68,269 miles
  • 2016 – 56,070 miles
  • 2015 – 51,819 miles
  • 2014 – 51,165 miles
  • 2013 – 50,494 miles
  • 2012 – 45,462 miles
  • 2011 – 40,382 miles
  • 2010 – 38,311 miles
  • 2009 – 36,248 miles
  • 2008 – 34,423 miles
  • 2007 – 32,674 miles
  • 2006 – 30,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,499 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion around sillsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sillsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,499 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    140,499 miles
    Test number
    880575261338
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion around sills
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

  2. Fail140,481 miles (+1,355)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,481 miles
    Test number
    475019407908
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion around sills
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

  3. Pass139,126 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    139,126 miles
    Test number
    963850234695
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail139,126 miles (+13,017)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,126 miles
    Test number
    284912753276
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture across rear axle. also leaking (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,109 miles (+32,893)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    126,109 miles
    Test number
    773370860922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,216 miles (+24,947)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,216 miles
    Test number
    531660805097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,269 miles
    Test number
    650517257073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,269 miles (+12,199)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,269 miles
    Test number
    701811855770
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass56,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,070 miles
    Test number
    690321891681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,070 miles (+4,251)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,070 miles
    Test number
    464945355186
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  11. Pass51,819 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,819 miles
    Test number
    408061719796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,165 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,165 miles
    Test number
    785165674283
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail51,165 miles (+671)1 failure8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,165 miles
    Test number
    777725974254
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass50,494 miles (+5,032)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,494 miles
    Test number
    867096373290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass45,462 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,462 miles
    Test number
    346185172416
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail45,462 miles (+5,080)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,462 miles
    Test number
    596675572240
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass40,382 miles (+2,071)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    40,382 miles
    Test number
    227600681213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,311 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,311 miles
    Test number
    344803170295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,248 miles (+1,825)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,248 miles
    Test number
    971509579224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,423 miles (+1,749)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,423 miles
    Test number
    220467978212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,674 miles (+2,314)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,674 miles
    Test number
    344496277217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    30,360 miles
    Test number
    954846576273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S756 CWH

Does S756 CWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S756 CWH expired on 27 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S756 CWH?
The MOT on S756 CWH expired on 27 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S756 CWH done?
S756 CWH was recorded at 140,499 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2022, an average of 7,000 miles a year.
Has S756 CWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S756 CWH has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on S756 CWH 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 S756 CWH find?
S756 CWH passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2022 with 3 advisories: front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres; general under body corrosion around sills; sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills.

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