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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S760 MLNMOT history

S760 MLN is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 19 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 133,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2023
Mileage
133,320 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S760 MLN
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
19 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S760 MLN was last recorded at 133,320 miles on 4 Jul 2022, 149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,171 miles · 25 May 2021
Between the last two tests
149 miles
Average per year
3,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,320 miles
  • 2021 – 133,171 miles
  • 2020 – 132,937 miles
  • 2019 – 132,281 miles
  • 2018 – 131,198 miles
  • 2017 – 129,490 miles
  • 2016 – 127,908 miles
  • 2015 – 126,625 miles
  • 2014 – 124,526 miles
  • 2013 – 119,838 miles
  • 2012 – 116,315 miles
  • 2011 – 113,205 miles
  • 2010 – 108,509 miles
  • 2008 – 103,562 miles
  • 2007 – 98,578 miles
  • 2006 – 90,853 miles
  • 2005 – 79,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,320 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2005–2015

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,320 miles (+149)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    133,320 miles
    Test number
    539742436168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass133,171 miles (+234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    133,171 miles
    Test number
    424437773274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall splitting.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre side walls splitting.

  3. Pass132,937 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    132,937 miles
    Test number
    360673281134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp badly deteriorated

  4. Fail132,926 miles (+645)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,926 miles
    Test number
    399684570531
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp badly deteriorated

  5. Pass132,281 miles (+1,083)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    132,281 miles
    Test number
    542112151859
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension anti roll bar linkages slight movement
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryOSR brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak (slight from rear of engine)

  6. Pass131,198 miles (+1,708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    131,198 miles
    Test number
    256000510544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass129,490 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    129,490 miles
    Test number
    247559319371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail129,485 miles (+1,577)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,485 miles
    Test number
    769369589190
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass127,908 miles (+1,283)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    127,908 miles
    Test number
    305938102643
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes slightly corroded,front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

  10. Pass126,625 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    126,625 miles
    Test number
    936989085003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail126,591 miles (+2,065)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,591 miles
    Test number
    296095485019
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear diferncial
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rocker cover gasket

  12. Pass124,526 miles (+92)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    124,526 miles
    Test number
    175735684462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail124,434 miles (+4,596)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,434 miles
    Test number
    128816574488
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass119,838 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    119,838 miles
    Test number
    247509793019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail119,838 miles (+236)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,838 miles
    Test number
    847489193090
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail119,602 miles (+152)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,602 miles
    Test number
    209385083071
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail119,450 miles (+3,135)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,450 miles
    Test number
    489844873061
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass116,315 miles (+25)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    116,315 miles
    Test number
    816137482073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on the inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

  19. Fail116,290 miles (+223)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,290 miles
    Test number
    828966882009
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on the inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

  20. Fail116,067 miles (+2,862)6 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,067 miles
    Test number
    475543872061
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass113,205 miles (+4,696)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    113,205 miles
    Test number
    808004271091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass108,509 miles (+4,947)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    108,509 miles
    Test number
    404730240051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass103,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    103,562 miles
    Test number
    530360218312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail103,562 miles (+4,984)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,562 miles
    Test number
    783700518328
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass98,578 miles (+7,725)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    98,578 miles
    Test number
    760694207344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass90,853 miles (+11,148)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    90,853 miles
    Test number
    670684006313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass79,705 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    79,705 miles
    Test number
    143856105360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side rear leaks from drive shaft's seal.

Questions about S760 MLN

Does S760 MLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S760 MLN expired on 3 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S760 MLN?
The MOT on S760 MLN expired on 3 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S760 MLN done?
S760 MLN was recorded at 133,320 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2022, an average of 3,217 miles a year.
Has S760 MLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S760 MLN has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2020.
Has the mileage on S760 MLN 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 MLN find?
S760 MLN passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2022 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both side; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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