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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S82 BWUMOT history

S82 BWU is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 4 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 144,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2023
Mileage
144,532 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S82 BWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S82 BWU was last recorded at 144,532 miles on 17 Mar 2022, 5,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,748 miles · 22 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
5,784 miles
Average per year
5,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 144,532 miles
  • 2021 – 138,748 miles
  • 2020 – 131,387 miles
  • 2019 – 117,110 miles
  • 2018 – 106,332 miles
  • 2017 – 97,292 miles
  • 2016 – 87,939 miles
  • 2015 – 79,051 miles
  • 2014 – 75,270 miles
  • 2013 – 71,348 miles
  • 2012 – 65,566 miles
  • 2011 – 63,742 miles
  • 2010 – 62,482 miles
  • 2009 – 60,843 miles
  • 2008 – 59,601 miles
  • 2007 – 58,521 miles
  • 2006 – 55,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,532 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake requires adjustment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Tested in wet condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,532 miles (+5,784)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,532 miles
    Test number
    210462199617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass138,748 miles (+7,361)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    138,748 miles
    Test number
    849240516962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,387 miles (+131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,387 miles
    Test number
    996704374630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake requires adjustment

  4. Fail131,256 miles (+14,146)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,256 miles
    Test number
    700414553519
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake requires adjustment

  5. Pass117,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,110 miles
    Test number
    177471041484
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail117,110 miles (+10,778)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,110 miles
    Test number
    681027359216
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass106,332 miles (+109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,332 miles
    Test number
    458333060417
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryTested in wet condition

  8. Fail106,223 miles (+8,931)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,223 miles
    Test number
    184169559170
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryTested in wet condition

  9. Pass97,292 miles (+9,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    97,292 miles
    Test number
    807348502953
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass87,939 miles (+737)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,939 miles
    Test number
    189994409636
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail87,202 miles (+8,151)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,202 miles
    Test number
    546908397676
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexi hose join (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass79,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,051 miles
    Test number
    425282505009
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail79,051 miles (+3,781)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,051 miles
    Test number
    685352305018
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass75,270 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,270 miles
    Test number
    705915614020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail75,243 miles (+3,895)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,243 miles
    Test number
    715944514024
    • FailureNearside Rear 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 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass71,348 miles (+5,782)9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,348 miles
    Test number
    525771213010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass65,566 miles (+1,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,566 miles
    Test number
    117636622402
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass63,742 miles (+1,260)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,742 miles
    Test number
    777630321006
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass62,482 miles (+2)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    62,482 miles
    Test number
    360400830073
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  20. Fail62,480 miles (+1,637)4 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,480 miles
    Test number
    703876620061
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  21. Pass60,843 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    60,843 miles
    Test number
    101543919498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,601 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    59,601 miles
    Test number
    334567318019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,521 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    58,521 miles
    Test number
    741523507095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    55,305 miles
    Test number
    641688116089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,305 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,305 miles
    Test number
    394348116067
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S82 BWU

Does S82 BWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S82 BWU expired on 21 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S82 BWU?
The MOT on S82 BWU expired on 21 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S82 BWU done?
S82 BWU was recorded at 144,532 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2022, an average of 5,522 miles a year.
Has S82 BWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S82 BWU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on S82 BWU 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 S82 BWU find?
S82 BWU passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front nail in tyre; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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