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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

X36 DMHMOT history

X36 DMH is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 155,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

X36 DMH silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
155,449 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X36 DMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X36 DMH was last recorded at 155,449 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 5,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,804 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,645 miles
Average per year
5,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,449 miles
  • 2025 – 149,804 miles
  • 2024 – 143,829 miles
  • 2023 – 140,857 miles
  • 2022 – 138,748 miles
  • 2021 – 136,977 miles
  • 2020 – 136,586 miles
  • 2018 – 135,322 miles
  • 2017 – 133,000 miles
  • 2016 – 130,318 miles
  • 2015 – 128,748 miles
  • 2014 – 127,557 miles
  • 2013 – 121,177 miles
  • 2012 – 114,109 miles
  • 2011 – 106,854 miles
  • 2010 – 96,818 miles
  • 2009 – 90,671 miles
  • 2008 – 84,217 miles
  • 2007 – 75,207 miles
  • 2006 – 57,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,449 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,449 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    155,449 miles
    Test number
    977202350337
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail155,449 miles (+5,645)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,449 miles
    Test number
    826267899825
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass149,804 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    149,804 miles
    Test number
    622996516716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail149,804 miles (+5,975)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,804 miles
    Test number
    233751859458
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass143,829 miles (+2,972)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    143,829 miles
    Test number
    298550909788
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,857 miles (+2,109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    140,857 miles
    Test number
    121818760989
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,748 miles
    Test number
    189816207437
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail138,748 miles (+1,771)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,748 miles
    Test number
    859997563104
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass136,977 miles (+391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,977 miles
    Test number
    883489866600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass136,586 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,586 miles
    Test number
    647468385630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp slightly damaged

  11. Fail136,586 miles (+1,264)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,586 miles
    Test number
    138348150014
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp slightly damaged

  12. Pass135,322 miles (+2,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    135,322 miles
    Test number
    637307174989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass133,000 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    133,000 miles
    Test number
    885360533160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass130,318 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    130,318 miles
    Test number
    299764325528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass128,748 miles (+1,191)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    128,748 miles
    Test number
    984611566631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread approx. 3mm

  16. Pass127,557 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    127,557 miles
    Test number
    159513664336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail127,552 miles (+6,375)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,552 miles
    Test number
    718317054314
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass121,177 miles (+7,068)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    121,177 miles
    Test number
    177093243389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass114,109 miles (+7,255)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    114,109 miles
    Test number
    485262752324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass106,854 miles (+10,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    106,854 miles
    Test number
    379716941461
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass96,818 miles (+6,147)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    96,818 miles
    Test number
    763206530253
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  22. Pass90,671 miles (+6,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    90,671 miles
    Test number
    831500839238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass84,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    84,217 miles
    Test number
    684952338286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail84,217 miles (+9,010)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,217 miles
    Test number
    753092438205
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass75,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    75,207 miles
    Test number
    883275837283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail75,207 miles (+17,320)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,207 miles
    Test number
    574795137208
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass57,887 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    57,887 miles
    Test number
    501121356222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail57,612 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,612 miles
    Test number
    634364546247
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about X36 DMH

Does X36 DMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X36 DMH is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X36 DMH?
The MOT on X36 DMH is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X36 DMH done?
X36 DMH was recorded at 155,449 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 5,024 miles a year.
Has X36 DMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X36 DMH has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on X36 DMH 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 X36 DMH find?
X36 DMH passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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