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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S800 DENMOT history

S800 DEN is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2024
Mileage
134,320 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S800 DEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S800 DEN was last recorded at 134,320 miles on 18 Feb 2023, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jan 2022: 53,198 miles, lower than 134,081 miles on 2 Sept 2020.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,308 miles · 17 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
1,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,320 miles
  • 2022 – 134,301 miles
  • 2020 – 134,081 miles
  • 2018 – 133,220 miles
  • 2017 – 132,706 miles
  • 2016 – 131,961 miles
  • 2015 – 131,031 miles
  • 2014 – 128,399 miles
  • 2013 – 126,033 miles
  • 2012 – 123,380 miles
  • 2011 – 120,271 miles
  • 2010 – 117,922 miles
  • 2009 – 115,945 miles
  • 2008 – 113,839 miles
  • 2007 – 111,620 miles
  • 2006 – 108,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,320 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,320 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    134,320 miles
    Test number
    663696331469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail134,308 miles (+7)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,308 miles
    Test number
    488944705667
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass134,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    134,301 miles
    Test number
    999846387371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,198 miles (-80,883)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    53,198 miles
    Test number
    614263989088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    134,081 miles
    Test number
    312716997212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail134,081 miles (+861)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,081 miles
    Test number
    903918414960
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,220 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    133,220 miles
    Test number
    317934227671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,706 miles (+745)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    132,706 miles
    Test number
    237352079853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,961 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    131,961 miles
    Test number
    903746584877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,031 miles (+2,632)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    131,031 miles
    Test number
    365939105272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,399 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    128,399 miles
    Test number
    405231214286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    126,033 miles
    Test number
    328101713406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,031 miles (+2,651)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,031 miles
    Test number
    825911513212
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass123,380 miles (+3,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    123,380 miles
    Test number
    845862712207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail120,271 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,271 miles
    Test number
    306218901297
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass120,271 miles (+2,349)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    120,271 miles
    Test number
    656218801267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail117,922 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,922 miles
    Test number
    312481910283
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass117,922 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    117,922 miles
    Test number
    534411410221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass115,945 miles (+2,106)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    115,945 miles
    Test number
    280358809201
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteCoolant leak

  20. Pass113,839 miles (+2,219)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    113,839 miles
    Test number
    850483518293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass111,620 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    111,620 miles
    Test number
    602562817283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail111,619 miles (+3,445)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,619 miles
    Test number
    111321317275
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRegistration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass108,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    108,174 miles
    Test number
    114142416277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail108,174 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,174 miles
    Test number
    312192116286
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about S800 DEN

Does S800 DEN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S800 DEN expired on 17 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S800 DEN?
The MOT on S800 DEN expired on 17 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S800 DEN done?
S800 DEN was recorded at 134,320 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2023, an average of 1,580 miles a year.
Has S800 DEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S800 DEN has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S800 DEN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S800 DEN find?
S800 DEN passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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