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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S757 AJLMOT history

S757 AJL is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 25 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 153,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
153,357 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S757 AJL
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
25 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S757 AJL was last recorded at 153,357 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,357 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,357 miles
  • 2024 – 152,149 miles
  • 2023 – 150,428 miles
  • 2022 – 148,807 miles
  • 2021 – 147,269 miles
  • 2020 – 145,837 miles
  • 2019 – 143,866 miles
  • 2018 – 141,990 miles
  • 2017 – 140,140 miles
  • 2016 – 138,029 miles
  • 2015 – 135,657 miles
  • 2014 – 133,746 miles
  • 2013 – 131,171 miles
  • 2012 – 129,088 miles
  • 2011 – 126,636 miles
  • 2010 – 123,480 miles
  • 2009 – 118,125 miles
  • 2008 – 109,392 miles
  • 2007 – 99,873 miles
  • 2006 – 89,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,357 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNsr inner and outer sill rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak on under tray

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,357 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    153,357 miles
    Test number
    363633334965
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNsr inner and outer sill rusty
  2. Fail153,357 miles (+1,208)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,357 miles
    Test number
    233844891899
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNsr inner and outer sill rusty
  3. Pass152,149 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    152,149 miles
    Test number
    588292235853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Fail152,148 miles (+66)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,148 miles
    Test number
    494063218339
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Fail152,082 miles (+1,654)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,082 miles
    Test number
    627512155967
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass150,428 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    150,428 miles
    Test number
    807018776790
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner sill areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on under tray
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Leak from reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail150,428 miles (+1,621)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,428 miles
    Test number
    811915346651
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner sill areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on under tray
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Leak from reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass148,807 miles (+1,538)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,807 miles
    Test number
    215838802311
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass147,269 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    147,269 miles
    Test number
    890524972011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Fail147,257 miles (+1,420)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,257 miles
    Test number
    970733260771
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the inner sill area
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre Nails in both rear tyres
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also has side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Under tray oil contaminated (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass145,837 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    145,837 miles
    Test number
    615454840070
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Fail145,837 miles (+1,971)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,837 miles
    Test number
    154811358994
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low Headlamp bulb holder insecure (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass143,866 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    143,866 miles
    Test number
    600858642894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on undertray
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))
  14. Fail143,863 miles (+131)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,863 miles
    Test number
    722055360194
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive possibly around power steering area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  15. Fail143,732 miles (+1,742)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,732 miles
    Test number
    445418843520
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre showing signs of perishing and starting to wear close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on under tray
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir bottle (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  16. Pass141,990 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    141,990 miles
    Test number
    936101633871
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing low/discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  17. Fail141,990 miles (+1,850)2 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,990 miles
    Test number
    875261229862
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn boot split /worn joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure valve stem perished/split (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing low/discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  18. Pass140,140 miles (+2,111)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    140,140 miles
    Test number
    304785101911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass138,029 miles (+2,372)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    138,029 miles
    Test number
    586168983659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass135,657 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    135,657 miles
    Test number
    499631985121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail135,652 miles (+1,906)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,652 miles
    Test number
    676680785100
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  22. Pass133,746 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    133,746 miles
    Test number
    556803284191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail133,725 miles (+2,554)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,725 miles
    Test number
    747922184127
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  24. Pass131,171 miles (+2,083)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    131,171 miles
    Test number
    379933763190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil stain on offside steering rack gaiter
  25. Pass129,088 miles (+2,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    129,088 miles
    Test number
    887447172172
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  26. Pass126,636 miles (+3,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    126,636 miles
    Test number
    279992591151
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  27. Pass123,480 miles (+5,355)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    123,480 miles
    Test number
    863858060156
    • NoteInner set of rear brake pads getting thin.
    • NoteScreen damaged.
    • NoteSlight movement in rear antiroll bar links.
  28. Pass118,125 miles (+8,733)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    118,125 miles
    Test number
    162167489149
    • NoteFront brake pads getting thin.
    • NoteScreen damaged.
  29. Pass109,392 miles (+9,519)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    109,392 miles
    Test number
    611335588189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass99,873 miles (+10,301)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    99,873 miles
    Test number
    874935587156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass89,572 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    89,572 miles
    Test number
    620754786157
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edges.

Questions about S757 AJL

Does S757 AJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S757 AJL is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S757 AJL?
The MOT on S757 AJL is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S757 AJL done?
S757 AJL was recorded at 153,357 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 3,304 miles a year.
Has S757 AJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S757 AJL has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S757 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 S757 AJL find?
S757 AJL passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nsr inner and outer sill rusty.

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