
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Pass138,029 miles (+2,372)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 138,029 miles
- Test number
- 586168983659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,657 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 135,657 miles
- Test number
- 499631985121
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass133,746 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 133,746 miles
- Test number
- 556803284191
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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)
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)
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.
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.
Pass109,392 miles (+9,519)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 109,392 miles
- Test number
- 611335588189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,873 miles (+10,301)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 99,873 miles
- Test number
- 874935587156
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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