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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S810 SNTMOT history

S810 SNT is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 125,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2023
Mileage
125,361 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S810 SNT
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
21 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S810 SNT was last recorded at 125,361 miles on 15 Jul 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jul 2009: 70,167 miles, lower than 701,166 miles on 14 Jul 2009.

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
125,360 miles · 14 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 125,361 miles
  • 2021 – 123,239 miles
  • 2020 – 121,514 miles
  • 2019 – 119,067 miles
  • 2018 – 116,676 miles
  • 2017 – 113,487 miles
  • 2016 – 109,748 miles
  • 2015 – 105,528 miles
  • 2014 – 101,680 miles
  • 2013 – 93,750 miles
  • 2012 – 85,752 miles
  • 2011 – 80,730 miles
  • 2010 – 75,129 miles
  • 2009 – 70,167 miles
  • 2008 – 64,785 miles
  • 2007 – 60,011 miles
  • 2006 – 55,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,361 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,361 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    125,361 miles
    Test number
    581292709199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail125,360 miles (+2,121)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,360 miles
    Test number
    809135967516
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corner behind fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,239 miles (+1,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    123,239 miles
    Test number
    115971046073
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPark brake performance just met the requirements, may require adjustment

  4. Pass121,514 miles (+2,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    121,514 miles
    Test number
    144518963243
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlamp covers starting to deteriorate

  5. Pass119,067 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    119,067 miles
    Test number
    152524615391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail119,066 miles (+2,390)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,066 miles
    Test number
    159091088623
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass116,676 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    116,676 miles
    Test number
    118279222040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,670 miles (+3,183)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,670 miles
    Test number
    366340348634
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass113,487 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    113,487 miles
    Test number
    934182067309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail113,486 miles (+3,738)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,486 miles
    Test number
    941033106319
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass109,748 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,748 miles
    Test number
    262533632325
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sil (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail109,746 miles (+4,218)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,746 miles
    Test number
    640854168132
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached lower eyelet broken (2.7.2b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sil (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass105,528 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    105,528 miles
    Test number
    137371795120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail105,526 miles (+3,846)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,526 miles
    Test number
    357350295115
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass101,680 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    101,680 miles
    Test number
    809007794183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail101,680 miles (+7,930)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,680 miles
    Test number
    257035694197
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass93,750 miles (+7,998)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,750 miles
    Test number
    775039983168
    • NotePark brake lower effort
    • NoteRear exhaust heat sheild insecure

  18. Pass85,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    85,752 miles
    Test number
    287981582101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,751 miles (+5,021)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,751 miles
    Test number
    929641982183
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  20. Pass80,730 miles (+59)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    80,730 miles
    Test number
    848198871129
    • NoteCentre to rear brake pipe partially replaced and jointed to original pipe...offside rear handbrake efficiency still lower than nearside.

  21. Fail80,671 miles (+5,542)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,671 miles
    Test number
    866545871178
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass75,129 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    75,129 miles
    Test number
    401523490163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,128 miles (+4,961)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,128 miles
    Test number
    692089880130
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass70,167 miles (-630,999)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,167 miles
    Test number
    694026099137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail701,166 miles (+631,151)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    701,166 miles
    Test number
    442695599175
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Fail70,015 miles (+5,230)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,015 miles
    Test number
    292988889159
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAir bag light on.

  27. Pass64,785 miles (+4,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    64,785 miles
    Test number
    710176698184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass60,011 miles (+4,084)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    60,011 miles
    Test number
    742648897173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass55,927 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,927 miles
    Test number
    300952796139
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak on rear diff
    • NoteSlight wear on N/S/F anti-roll bar link

Questions about S810 SNT

Does S810 SNT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S810 SNT expired on 16 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S810 SNT?
The MOT on S810 SNT expired on 16 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S810 SNT done?
S810 SNT was recorded at 125,361 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2022, an average of 4,337 miles a year.
Has S810 SNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S810 SNT has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S810 SNT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S810 SNT find?
S810 SNT passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear flexi hose; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear flexi hose; oil leak, but not excessive.

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