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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

S756 WOFMOT history

S756 WOF is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 176,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
176,461 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S756 WOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S756 WOF was last recorded at 176,461 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,448 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,461 miles
  • 2025 – 176,448 miles
  • 2024 – 175,623 miles
  • 2023 – 174,714 miles
  • 2022 – 173,576 miles
  • 2021 – 173,154 miles
  • 2020 – 172,543 miles
  • 2019 – 171,733 miles
  • 2018 – 169,997 miles
  • 2017 – 168,919 miles
  • 2016 – 165,065 miles
  • 2015 – 155,234 miles
  • 2014 – 154,186 miles
  • 2013 – 151,464 miles
  • 2011 – 143,819 miles
  • 2010 – 138,659 miles
  • 2009 – 131,081 miles
  • 2008 – 119,458 miles
  • 2007 – 108,584 miles
  • 2006 – 87,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,461 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel tank straps corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass176,461 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    176,461 miles
    Test number
    458786841744
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail176,461 miles (+13)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,461 miles
    Test number
    337395654681
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail176,448 miles (+825)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,448 miles
    Test number
    628465022656
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear of hub, dust covers also excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked full circumference (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear of hub, dust covers also excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDisc's corroded/lipped front and rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills near jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass175,623 miles (+909)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    175,623 miles
    Test number
    496114938119
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass174,714 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    174,714 miles
    Test number
    488409272448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail174,704 miles (+17)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,704 miles
    Test number
    802956174037
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail174,687 miles (+1,111)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,687 miles
    Test number
    419272516102
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass173,576 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    173,576 miles
    Test number
    758469968987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass173,154 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    173,154 miles
    Test number
    397673185519
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill corroded where vehicle jacking point is, under trays fitted.

  10. Fail173,149 miles (+606)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,149 miles
    Test number
    462240597900
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill corroded where vehicle jacking point is, under trays fitted.

  11. Pass172,543 miles (+810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    172,543 miles
    Test number
    865171553474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer covering showing signs of deterioration (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel tank strap corroded, strap not primary method of tank mounting.

  12. Pass171,733 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    171,733 miles
    Test number
    912429485507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around front jacking point
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  13. Fail171,732 miles (+1,735)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,732 miles
    Test number
    126709177022
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around front jacking point
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  14. Pass169,997 miles (+1,078)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    169,997 miles
    Test number
    883445104757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass168,919 miles (+3,854)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    168,919 miles
    Test number
    940777603933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top radius arm ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass165,065 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    165,065 miles
    Test number
    746031697065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked. (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail165,065 miles (+9,831)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,065 miles
    Test number
    687392292453
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Through to fabric (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked. (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass155,234 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    155,234 miles
    Test number
    754532240486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass154,186 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    154,186 miles
    Test number
    989158244268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail154,181 miles (+2,717)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,181 miles
    Test number
    615296544244
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  21. Pass151,464 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    151,464 miles
    Test number
    856191063278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass150,404 miles (+6,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    150,404 miles
    Test number
    636673423042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass143,819 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    143,819 miles
    Test number
    619524681239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Fail143,819 miles (+5,160)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,819 miles
    Test number
    427237171220
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass138,659 miles (+7,578)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    138,659 miles
    Test number
    924506580252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass131,081 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    131,081 miles
    Test number
    804478889297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail130,119 miles (+341)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,119 miles
    Test number
    652504169219
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Fail129,778 miles (+10,320)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,778 miles
    Test number
    330823859238
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass119,458 miles (+10,874)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    119,458 miles
    Test number
    531155498238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass108,584 miles (+63)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    108,584 miles
    Test number
    613106297229
    • NoteNear side antiroll bar linkrod rubber boot split

  31. Fail108,521 miles (+7,814)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,521 miles
    Test number
    791679187214
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNear side antiroll bar linkrod rubber boot split
    • NoteSpare tyre deflated

  32. Pass100,707 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    100,707 miles
    Test number
    180751687494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail100,690 miles (+13,634)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,690 miles
    Test number
    600799477087
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  34. Pass87,056 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    87,056 miles
    Test number
    281306586027
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  35. Fail86,990 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,990 miles
    Test number
    932240686057
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteN/side handbrake reading lower

Questions about S756 WOF

Does S756 WOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S756 WOF is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S756 WOF?
The MOT on S756 WOF is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S756 WOF done?
S756 WOF was recorded at 176,461 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 4,471 miles a year.
Has S756 WOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S756 WOF has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S756 WOF 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 WOF find?
S756 WOF passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel, and 1 more.

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