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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,497 cc

X63 AAPMOT history

X63 AAP is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 22 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 148,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2025
Mileage
148,809 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X63 AAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

X63 AAP was last recorded at 148,809 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 6,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,432 miles · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
6,377 miles
Average per year
6,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,809 miles
  • 2024 – 142,432 miles
  • 2023 – 135,513 miles
  • 2022 – 124,152 miles
  • 2021 – 116,963 miles
  • 2019 – 112,723 miles
  • 2018 – 109,110 miles
  • 2016 – 100,677 miles
  • 2015 – 87,990 miles
  • 2014 – 74,893 miles
  • 2013 – 67,095 miles
  • 2012 – 62,827 miles
  • 2011 – 56,811 miles
  • 2010 – 50,518 miles
  • 2009 – 45,160 miles
  • 2008 – 40,138 miles
  • 2007 – 38,443 miles
  • 2006 – 35,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail148,809 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beside fuel tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Headlight lenses deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail148,809 miles (+6,377)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,809 miles
    Test number
    724914901104
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,432 miles (+6,919)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    142,432 miles
    Test number
    702151822824
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp intensity slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  3. Pass135,513 miles (+11,361)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    135,513 miles
    Test number
    910897069735
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps are in poor condition with slightly reduced light output
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp lens is broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield is insecure

  4. Pass124,152 miles (+7,189)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    124,152 miles
    Test number
    572929447926
    • AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield insecure

  5. Pass116,963 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,963 miles
    Test number
    218766335531
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses deteriorated

  6. Fail116,963 miles (+4,240)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,963 miles
    Test number
    777258300973
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses deteriorated

  7. Pass112,723 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    112,723 miles
    Test number
    574882902425
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail112,722 miles (+3,612)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,722 miles
    Test number
    931579647870
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,110 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,110 miles
    Test number
    220759472943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail109,110 miles (+8,433)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,110 miles
    Test number
    496433152258
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass100,677 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    100,677 miles
    Test number
    765283256730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,619 miles (+12,629)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,619 miles
    Test number
    617679867766
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass87,990 miles (+13,097)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,990 miles
    Test number
    165963245407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,893 miles
    Test number
    546113504254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,893 miles (+572)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,893 miles
    Test number
    815612304297
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  16. Pass74,321 miles (+7,226)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,321 miles
    Test number
    815607644124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,095 miles
    Test number
    259173103261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,095 miles (+4,268)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,095 miles
    Test number
    278530703261
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass62,827 miles (+551)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,827 miles
    Test number
    387084262211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,276 miles (+5,465)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,276 miles
    Test number
    538260732208
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass56,811 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,811 miles
    Test number
    359158421495
    • 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)

  22. Fail56,811 miles (+6,293)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,811 miles
    Test number
    866538721299
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • 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)

  23. Pass50,518 miles (+5,358)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,518 miles
    Test number
    881682820263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,160 miles (+5,022)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,160 miles
    Test number
    531704989101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,138 miles
    Test number
    593232858122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,138 miles (+1,695)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,138 miles
    Test number
    962690358103
    • FailureRear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  27. Pass38,443 miles (+2,726)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,443 miles
    Test number
    350041597118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,717 miles
    Test number
    640272406238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail35,717 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,717 miles
    Test number
    142902906212
    • FailureOffside Front Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X63 AAP

Does X63 AAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X63 AAP expired on 8 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X63 AAP?
The MOT on X63 AAP expired on 8 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X63 AAP done?
X63 AAP was recorded at 148,809 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025, an average of 6,035 miles a year.
Has X63 AAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X63 AAP has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on X63 AAP 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 X63 AAP find?
X63 AAP failed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, and 10 more.

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