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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S760 CWHMOT history

S760 CWH is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 162,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2023
Mileage
162,786 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S760 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
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S760 CWH was last recorded at 162,786 miles on 13 Jul 2022, 14,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,937 miles · 26 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
14,849 miles
Average per year
4,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,786 miles
  • 2021 – 147,937 miles
  • 2020 – 140,932 miles
  • 2019 – 138,998 miles
  • 2018 – 135,921 miles
  • 2017 – 135,259 miles
  • 2016 – 134,250 miles
  • 2015 – 133,047 miles
  • 2014 – 132,844 miles
  • 2013 – 131,337 miles
  • 2012 – 130,374 miles
  • 2011 – 127,372 miles
  • 2010 – 123,960 miles
  • 2009 – 119,684 miles
  • 2008 – 116,833 miles
  • 2007 – 109,316 miles
  • 2006 – 94,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,786 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.05mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.90mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • All brake pipes covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,786 miles (+14,849)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    162,786 miles
    Test number
    771433688740
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass147,937 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    147,937 miles
    Test number
    470096594442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.05mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.90mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease

  3. Fail147,928 miles (+6,996)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,928 miles
    Test number
    431599739738
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.05mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.90mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease

  4. Pass140,932 miles (+1,934)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    140,932 miles
    Test number
    798781637916
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,998 miles (+3,077)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,998 miles
    Test number
    932753915569
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass135,921 miles (+662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    135,921 miles
    Test number
    663258987820
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass135,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    135,259 miles
    Test number
    944877212569
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail135,259 miles (+1,009)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,259 miles
    Test number
    602494082252
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass134,250 miles (+1,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    134,250 miles
    Test number
    315977999252
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Pass133,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    133,047 miles
    Test number
    808350225131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail133,047 miles (+203)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,047 miles
    Test number
    887540825153
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass132,844 miles (+1,507)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    132,844 miles
    Test number
    156925334064
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to underbody

  13. Pass131,337 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    131,337 miles
    Test number
    447802593042
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail131,337 miles (+963)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,337 miles
    Test number
    669462893029
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass130,374 miles (+3,002)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    130,374 miles
    Test number
    828829282085
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass127,372 miles (+3,412)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    127,372 miles
    Test number
    396274091056
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust heatsheild corroded

  17. Fail123,960 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,960 miles
    Test number
    560781690019
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass123,960 miles (+4,276)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    123,960 miles
    Test number
    974901490078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass119,684 miles (+2,851)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    119,684 miles
    Test number
    672003179050
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass116,833 miles (+7,517)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    116,833 miles
    Test number
    801755898081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass109,316 miles (+14,962)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    109,316 miles
    Test number
    494115387161
    • NoteHandbrake only just met efficiency required advise inspection/adjustment

  22. Pass94,354 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    94,354 miles
    Test number
    432051106299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail93,840 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,840 miles
    Test number
    374053196101
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S760 CWH

Does S760 CWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S760 CWH expired on 25 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S760 CWH?
The MOT on S760 CWH expired on 25 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S760 CWH done?
S760 CWH was recorded at 162,786 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2022, an average of 4,308 miles a year.
Has S760 CWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S760 CWH has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on S760 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 S760 CWH find?
S760 CWH passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2022 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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