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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S772 UNEMOT history

S772 UNE is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 161,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2024
Mileage
161,747 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S772 UNE
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
31 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S772 UNE was last recorded at 161,747 miles on 22 Dec 2023, 1,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Nov 2011: 32,454 miles, lower than 125,228 miles on 9 Dec 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
160,702 miles · 17 Apr 2019
Between the last two tests
1,045 miles
Average per year
3,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 161,747 miles
  • 2019 – 160,702 miles
  • 2018 – 158,230 miles
  • 2016 – 156,473 miles
  • 2015 – 154,110 miles
  • 2014 – 151,666 miles
  • 2013 – 145,123 miles
  • 2012 – 140,654 miles
  • 2011 – 32,454 miles
  • 2010 – 125,228 miles
  • 2009 – 119,165 miles
  • 2008 – 114,351 miles
  • 2007 – 108,658 miles
  • 2006 – 103,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,747 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,747 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    161,747 miles
    Test number
    872142540645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass160,702 miles (+2,472)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,702 miles
    Test number
    739649422071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,230 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    158,230 miles
    Test number
    856748762973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,473 miles (+2,363)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    156,473 miles
    Test number
    932126649929
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and offside rear hoses (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sills on jacking points and floor around drain holes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  5. Pass154,110 miles (+2,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    154,110 miles
    Test number
    687896125220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Fail151,666 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,666 miles
    Test number
    245672314237
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass151,666 miles (+6,543)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    151,666 miles
    Test number
    519822614204
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass145,123 miles (+524)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    145,123 miles
    Test number
    679561323226
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f brake pipe greased

  9. Fail144,599 miles (+3,945)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,599 miles
    Test number
    878267193124
    • FailureNearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass140,654 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    140,654 miles
    Test number
    366545042302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail140,332 miles (+107,878)2 dangerous5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,332 miles
    Test number
    476389622494
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass32,454 miles (-92,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    32,454 miles
    Test number
    565996711337
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass125,228 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    125,228 miles
    Test number
    174233240392
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pad wear warning light illuminated

  14. Fail125,228 miles (+59)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,228 miles
    Test number
    134452340396
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail125,169 miles (+6,004)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,169 miles
    Test number
    644878430330
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass119,165 miles (+4,814)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    119,165 miles
    Test number
    742231749366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,351 miles (+5,693)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    114,351 miles
    Test number
    981403048339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,658 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    108,658 miles
    Test number
    842390437358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnable to check brake pipes due to grease on pipes

  19. Fail108,658 miles (+5,397)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,658 miles
    Test number
    952930237303
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnable to check brake pipes due to grease on pipes

  20. Pass103,261 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    103,261 miles
    Test number
    791631236338
    • NoteCorrosion on brake pipes.
    • NoteUnable to check all brake pipes(coated in grease)

  21. Fail103,261 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,261 miles
    Test number
    920121136322
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion on brake pipes.
    • NoteUnable to check all brake pipes(coated in grease)

Questions about S772 UNE

Does S772 UNE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S772 UNE expired on 21 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S772 UNE?
The MOT on S772 UNE expired on 21 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S772 UNE done?
S772 UNE was recorded at 161,747 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2023, an average of 3,427 miles a year.
Has S772 UNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S772 UNE has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on S772 UNE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S772 UNE find?
S772 UNE passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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