BMW 523
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc
S794 BVAMOT history
S794 BVA is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 23 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 23 of 26 MOT tests, with 189,497 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 189,497 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 23 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,264 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S794 BVA
- 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
- 23 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S794 BVA was last recorded at 189,497 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 6,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 182,556 miles · 28 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,941 miles
- Average per year
- 6,264 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 189,497 miles
- 2025 – 182,556 miles
- 2024 – 177,796 miles
- 2023 – 171,451 miles
- 2022 – 166,308 miles
- 2021 – 161,799 miles
- 2020 – 158,342 miles
- 2019 – 152,712 miles
- 2018 – 146,695 miles
- 2017 – 139,270 miles
- 2016 – 133,395 miles
- 2015 – 127,189 miles
- 2014 – 120,792 miles
- 2013 – 113,694 miles
- 2012 – 107,145 miles
- 2011 – 100,300 miles
- 2010 – 92,313 miles
- 2009 – 86,325 miles
- 2008 – 79,318 miles
- 2007 – 72,379 miles
- 2006 – 63,149 miles
- 2005 – 60,125 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass189,497 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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.
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,497 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 189,497 miles
- Test number
- 592275327044
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail189,495 miles (+6,939)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,495 miles
- Test number
- 394108184310
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill jacking point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting center sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass182,556 miles (+4,760)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 182,556 miles
- Test number
- 380414005371
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan blanking grommets (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass177,796 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 177,796 miles
- Test number
- 127395905377
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort low
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail177,794 miles (+6,343)9 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,794 miles
- Test number
- 867222382088
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point within 30 cm of seat belt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point within 30 cm of seat belt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak around thermostat housing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake effort low
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass171,451 miles (+5,143)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 171,451 miles
- Test number
- 250763198966
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded just infront of osr wheel (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, both greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass166,308 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 166,308 miles
- Test number
- 869653075870
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail166,308 miles (+4,509)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,308 miles
- Test number
- 454366922845
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass161,799 miles (+3,457)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 161,799 miles
- Test number
- 394506504527
- AdvisoryNearside Lower outer sill plastic covers fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Lower outer sill plastic covers fitted
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,342 miles (+5,630)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 158,342 miles
- Test number
- 776000525970
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass152,712 miles (+6,017)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 152,712 miles
- Test number
- 119154384082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,695 miles (+7,425)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 146,695 miles
- Test number
- 461624257287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,270 miles (+5,875)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 139,270 miles
- Test number
- 455175918562
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,395 miles (+6,206)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 133,395 miles
- Test number
- 845710268795
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,189 miles (+6,397)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 127,189 miles
- Test number
- 259063175484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,792 miles (+7,098)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 120,792 miles
- Test number
- 685074574174
- 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)
Pass113,694 miles (+6,549)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 113,694 miles
- Test number
- 485572873115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,145 miles (+6,845)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 107,145 miles
- Test number
- 566381692174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,300 miles (+7,987)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 100,300 miles
- Test number
- 485832691114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,313 miles (+5,988)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 92,313 miles
- Test number
- 960323490103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,325 miles (+7,007)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 86,325 miles
- Test number
- 162165399127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,318 miles (+6,939)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 79,318 miles
- Test number
- 213122598115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,379 miles (+2,400)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 72,379 miles
- Test number
- 530270997145
- NoteN/s and o/s front floors have covers unable to check conditon
Pass69,979 miles (+6,830)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 69,979 miles
- Test number
- 642653697057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,149 miles (+3,024)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 63,149 miles
- Test number
- 803659806104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,125 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 60,125 miles
- Test number
- 561582735312
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Questions about S794 BVA
- Does S794 BVA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S794 BVA is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S794 BVA?
- The MOT on S794 BVA is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S794 BVA done?
- S794 BVA was recorded at 189,497 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 6,264 miles a year.
- Has S794 BVA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S794 BVA has failed 3 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on S794 BVA 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 S794 BVA find?
- S794 BVA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside rear coil spring worn, and 2 more.
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