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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S96 SVKMOT history

S96 SVK is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 5 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2023 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 209,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2022.

S96 SVK silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2023
Mileage
209,703 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2022
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S96 SVK
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
5 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S96 SVK was last recorded at 209,703 miles on 12 Jul 2022, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,688 miles · 1 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
7,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 209,703 miles
  • 2021 – 208,297 miles
  • 2020 – 206,701 miles
  • 2019 – 201,639 miles
  • 2018 – 194,022 miles
  • 2017 – 186,033 miles
  • 2016 – 176,857 miles
  • 2015 – 165,943 miles
  • 2014 – 155,685 miles
  • 2013 – 144,897 miles
  • 2012 – 137,117 miles
  • 2011 – 130,287 miles
  • 2010 – 124,664 miles
  • 2009 – 119,292 miles
  • 2008 – 113,109 miles
  • 2007 – 106,439 miles
  • 2006 – 95,313 miles
  • 2005 – 84,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,703 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (not within any prescribed areas) (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,703 miles (+15)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    209,703 miles
    Test number
    522710926596
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (not within any prescribed areas) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail209,688 miles (+1,391)5 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,688 miles
    Test number
    697932196240
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (not within any prescribed areas) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass208,297 miles (+1,596)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    208,297 miles
    Test number
    782079411302
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass206,701 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    206,701 miles
    Test number
    760614863670
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail206,701 miles (+5,062)2 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,701 miles
    Test number
    460180308822
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass201,639 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    201,639 miles
    Test number
    208588666106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail201,634 miles (+7,612)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,634 miles
    Test number
    862854916845
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass194,022 miles (+7,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    194,022 miles
    Test number
    873969190927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass186,033 miles (+9,176)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    186,033 miles
    Test number
    583583516989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass176,857 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    176,857 miles
    Test number
    343107899064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail176,827 miles (+10,884)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,827 miles
    Test number
    114065727210
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass165,943 miles (+10,258)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    165,943 miles
    Test number
    226148475405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass155,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    155,685 miles
    Test number
    245748574194
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail155,685 miles (+10,788)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,685 miles
    Test number
    197078974118
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass144,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    144,897 miles
    Test number
    216725263406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. FailMileage not read3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    248895763154
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass137,117 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    137,117 miles
    Test number
    265293052134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  18. Fail137,117 miles (+6,830)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,117 miles
    Test number
    168891152111
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  19. Pass130,287 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    130,287 miles
    Test number
    615565861139
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  20. Fail130,287 miles (+5,623)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,287 miles
    Test number
    766045761189
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  21. Pass124,664 miles (+5,372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    124,664 miles
    Test number
    321175260184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass119,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    119,292 miles
    Test number
    924717679172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail119,292 miles (+6,183)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,292 miles
    Test number
    660626179195
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  24. Pass113,109 miles (+6,670)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    113,109 miles
    Test number
    263603888118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass106,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    106,439 miles
    Test number
    832519277174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail106,439 miles (+11,126)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,439 miles
    Test number
    711859577187
    • FailureRear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass95,313 miles (+10,624)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    95,313 miles
    Test number
    241391276146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass84,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    84,689 miles
    Test number
    301173775105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S96 SVK

Does S96 SVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S96 SVK expired on 11 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S96 SVK?
The MOT on S96 SVK expired on 11 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S96 SVK done?
S96 SVK was recorded at 209,703 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2022, an average of 7,330 miles a year.
Has S96 SVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S96 SVK has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S96 SVK 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 S96 SVK find?
S96 SVK passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2022 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 7 more.

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