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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S89 JVPMOT history

S89 JVP is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
143,156 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S89 JVP
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 valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S89 JVP was last recorded at 143,156 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 8,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,250 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,906 miles
Average per year
4,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,156 miles
  • 2024 – 134,250 miles
  • 2023 – 123,936 miles
  • 2022 – 111,733 miles
  • 2021 – 99,117 miles
  • 2020 – 87,413 miles
  • 2019 – 68,996 miles
  • 2017 – 68,137 miles
  • 2016 – 66,940 miles
  • 2015 – 65,572 miles
  • 2014 – 64,190 miles
  • 2013 – 62,624 miles
  • 2012 – 60,539 miles
  • 2011 – 58,221 miles
  • 2010 – 56,204 miles
  • 2009 – 54,111 miles
  • 2008 – 52,022 miles
  • 2007 – 49,991 miles
  • 2006 – 47,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,156 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,156 miles (+8,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    143,156 miles
    Test number
    993925723559
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,250 miles (+10,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    134,250 miles
    Test number
    630047043915
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,936 miles (+12,203)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,936 miles
    Test number
    995900117012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,733 miles (+12,616)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,733 miles
    Test number
    544362665713
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass99,117 miles (+11,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,117 miles
    Test number
    150864838751
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass87,413 miles (+18,417)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,413 miles
    Test number
    209712100095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,996 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,996 miles
    Test number
    821882518364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,137 miles (+1,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    68,137 miles
    Test number
    585559684052
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

  9. Pass66,940 miles (+1,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    66,940 miles
    Test number
    882546776830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass65,572 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,572 miles
    Test number
    478776265570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    64,190 miles
    Test number
    137616944362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,190 miles (+1,566)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,190 miles
    Test number
    469684744356
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass62,624 miles (+2,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    62,624 miles
    Test number
    785308033384
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass60,539 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,539 miles
    Test number
    698803132334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,221 miles (+2,017)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,221 miles
    Test number
    906212531388
    • NoteN/s rear tyre slight cracking to side walls
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s front tyre slight cracking to side walls
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass56,204 miles (+2,093)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,204 miles
    Test number
    344545530346
    • 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)
    • NoteWindscreen washers not working - jets frozen

  17. Pass54,111 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    54,111 miles
    Test number
    441763549379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,093 miles (+2,071)3 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,093 miles
    Test number
    161708939347
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside parking brake weak

  19. Pass52,022 miles (+2,031)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,022 miles
    Test number
    484021138434
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s front tyre slight cracking in treads

  20. Fail49,991 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,991 miles
    Test number
    161538537355
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass49,991 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    49,991 miles
    Test number
    181198437341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,750 miles (+640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    47,750 miles
    Test number
    433856956386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass47,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    47,110 miles
    Test number
    304893566181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,108 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,108 miles
    Test number
    252963266485
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S89 JVP

Does S89 JVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S89 JVP is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S89 JVP?
The MOT on S89 JVP is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S89 JVP done?
S89 JVP was recorded at 143,156 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 4,927 miles a year.
Has S89 JVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S89 JVP has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on S89 JVP 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 S89 JVP find?
S89 JVP passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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