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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

X6 AFCMOT history

X6 AFC is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 5 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 103,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
103,565 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X6 AFC
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
5 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X6 AFC was last recorded at 103,565 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 2,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,499 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,066 miles
Average per year
3,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,565 miles
  • 2025 – 101,499 miles
  • 2024 – 97,662 miles
  • 2023 – 90,815 miles
  • 2021 – 88,961 miles
  • 2020 – 84,158 miles
  • 2019 – 81,243 miles
  • 2018 – 78,180 miles
  • 2017 – 75,307 miles
  • 2016 – 72,035 miles
  • 2015 – 66,000 miles
  • 2014 – 63,233 miles
  • 2013 – 61,182 miles
  • 2011 – 60,443 miles
  • 2010 – 57,601 miles
  • 2009 – 54,635 miles
  • 2008 – 50,802 miles
  • 2007 – 46,662 miles
  • 2006 – 43,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,565 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory11 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front tyres worn on the outer edges of the tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipes corroding in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,565 miles (+2,066)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    103,565 miles
    Test number
    403143333806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,499 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,499 miles
    Test number
    326597496104
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on the outer edges of the tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail101,497 miles (+3,835)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,497 miles
    Test number
    746688204317
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both rear parts of front too rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on the outer edges of the tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,662 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    97,662 miles
    Test number
    671103550998
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding in places
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail97,659 miles (+6,844)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,659 miles
    Test number
    123099940564
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding in places
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,815 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,815 miles
    Test number
    170324095979
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail90,812 miles (+1,851)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,812 miles
    Test number
    281568019611
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,961 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,961 miles
    Test number
    448447649280
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres heavily worn on the inner edges of the tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail88,958 miles (+4,800)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,958 miles
    Test number
    494739195999
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres heavily worn on the inner edges of the tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,158 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,158 miles
    Test number
    481166084776
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  11. Fail84,156 miles (+2,913)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,156 miles
    Test number
    769429261323
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  12. Pass81,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,243 miles
    Test number
    541830982462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,243 miles (+3,063)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,243 miles
    Test number
    129531377178
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass78,180 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,180 miles
    Test number
    636242821303
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield lose
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail78,179 miles (+2,872)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,179 miles
    Test number
    703458395945
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield lose
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass75,307 miles (+3,272)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,307 miles
    Test number
    108841767167
    • AdvisoryBrake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded in places
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes worn

  17. Pass72,035 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,035 miles
    Test number
    652595623344
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in rear drop links
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryTyres perished/deteriorated

  18. Fail72,034 miles (+6,034)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,034 miles
    Test number
    707930808938
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in rear drop links
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryTyres perished/deteriorated

  19. Pass66,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,000 miles
    Test number
    146176375161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail66,000 miles (+2,767)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,000 miles
    Test number
    327496775110
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass63,233 miles (+2,051)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,233 miles
    Test number
    945730954194
    • NoteBrake hoses deteriorated/perished
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteOffside front upper anti roll bar drop link gator split (border line pass)

  22. Pass61,182 miles (+1)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,182 miles
    Test number
    956660033161
    • NoteBrake discs corroded
    • NoteBrake hoses perished/deteriorated
    • NoteCorrosion underside of car in places
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteTyres perished

  23. Fail61,181 miles (+738)5 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,181 miles
    Test number
    179189623192
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake discs corroded
    • NoteBrake hoses perished/deteriorated
    • NoteCorrosion underside of car in places
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteTyres perished

  24. Fail60,443 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,443 miles
    Test number
    426628401458
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn to service limit unable to fully assess with wheels on
    • NoteParking brake only just meets pass criteria
    • NoteService warning illuminated

  25. Pass60,443 miles (+2,842)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,443 miles
    Test number
    737918101353
    • NoteFront brake pads worn to service limit unable to fully assess with wheels on
    • NoteParking brake only just meets pass criteria
    • NoteService warning illuminated

  26. Pass57,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,601 miles
    Test number
    113965000313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,601 miles (+2,966)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,601 miles
    Test number
    424795000300
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass54,635 miles (+3,833)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,635 miles
    Test number
    441491409318
    • NoteNearside front tyres worn close to legal limit
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn to legal limit, border line pass
    • NoteOil level at minimum
    • NoteRear brake pads worn to minimum thickness

  29. Pass50,802 miles (+4,140)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,802 miles
    Test number
    754118508342
    • NoteEngine oil at minimum
    • NoteNearside front and offside repeater and rear indicator bulbs starting to loose their lacquer
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low

  30. Pass46,662 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    46,662 miles
    Test number
    200402117373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass43,354 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    43,354 miles
    Test number
    453268416375
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to wear markers

Questions about X6 AFC

Does X6 AFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X6 AFC is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X6 AFC?
The MOT on X6 AFC is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X6 AFC done?
X6 AFC was recorded at 103,565 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 3,142 miles a year.
Has X6 AFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X6 AFC has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on X6 AFC 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 X6 AFC find?
X6 AFC passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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