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BMW 523

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

X807 FBHMOT history

X807 FBH is a black petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 229,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
229,680 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X807 FBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X807 FBH was last recorded at 229,680 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,467 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
213 miles
Average per year
5,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 229,680 miles
  • 2025 – 226,962 miles
  • 2024 – 220,509 miles
  • 2023 – 212,259 miles
  • 2022 – 200,902 miles
  • 2020 – 193,793 miles
  • 2019 – 188,102 miles
  • 2017 – 181,728 miles
  • 2016 – 177,548 miles
  • 2015 – 173,179 miles
  • 2014 – 168,082 miles
  • 2013 – 164,547 miles
  • 2012 – 162,297 miles
  • 2011 – 159,353 miles
  • 2010 – 155,723 miles
  • 2009 – 152,123 miles
  • 2008 – 144,509 miles
  • 2007 – 137,354 miles
  • 2006 – 127,090 miles
  • 2005 – 115,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,680 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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low compared to all other rear pads (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear tyre cracked and perishing in tread shoulders and wearing bald on inner shoulder (245/40/18)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,680 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    229,680 miles
    Test number
    258331237471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail229,467 miles (+2,505)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,467 miles
    Test number
    742552692958
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass226,962 miles (+6,453)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    226,962 miles
    Test number
    341470971798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass220,509 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    220,509 miles
    Test number
    730639460804
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail220,509 miles (+8,250)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,509 miles
    Test number
    552387535269
    • Repaired at testOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass212,259 miles (+11,357)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    212,259 miles
    Test number
    531707925724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass200,902 miles (+7,109)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    200,902 miles
    Test number
    306138329483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass193,793 miles (+5,691)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    193,793 miles
    Test number
    327745678652
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted and some evidence of corrosion underneath

  9. Pass188,102 miles (+3,325)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    188,102 miles
    Test number
    126602986301
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass184,777 miles (+3,049)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    184,777 miles
    Test number
    358640896438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass181,728 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    181,728 miles
    Test number
    354859298621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low compared to all other rear pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked and perishing in tread shoulders and wearing bald on inner shoulder (245/40/18)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Fail181,717 miles (+4,169)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,717 miles
    Test number
    323517116351
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low compared to all other rear pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked and perishing in tread shoulders and wearing bald on inner shoulder (245/40/18)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass177,548 miles (+4,369)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    177,548 miles
    Test number
    544565808227
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake is binding slightly
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryThrottle pedal is stiff
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass173,179 miles (+90)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    173,179 miles
    Test number
    446432437812
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisoryUnder Shield Fitted

  15. Fail173,089 miles (+5,007)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,089 miles
    Test number
    336801996281
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s Headlamp Aim Pattern Poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisoryUnder Shield Fitted

  16. Pass168,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    168,082 miles
    Test number
    857829324327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail168,082 miles (+3,535)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,082 miles
    Test number
    966999424318
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  18. Pass164,547 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    164,547 miles
    Test number
    586858213318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail164,544 miles (+2,247)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,544 miles
    Test number
    909985013314
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass162,297 miles (+2,944)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    162,297 miles
    Test number
    605213212352
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteSuspect gearbox/clutch fault

  21. Pass159,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    159,353 miles
    Test number
    929148311327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail159,353 miles (+3,630)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,353 miles
    Test number
    875588411360
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHarsh noise from clutch if pedal depressed fully
    • NoteNearside inner tail lights inop
    • NoteOffside headlight image faint also condensation in lens

  23. Pass155,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    155,723 miles
    Test number
    371413010356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail155,723 miles (+3,600)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,723 miles
    Test number
    640473110307
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  25. Pass152,123 miles (+7,614)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    152,123 miles
    Test number
    482394219497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking in tread
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking in tread

  26. Pass144,509 miles (+7,155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    144,509 miles
    Test number
    830459528365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass137,354 miles (+10,264)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    137,354 miles
    Test number
    603368517366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass127,090 miles (+12,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    127,090 miles
    Test number
    782269736356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass115,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    115,048 miles
    Test number
    603143835337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X807 FBH

Does X807 FBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X807 FBH is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X807 FBH?
The MOT on X807 FBH is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X807 FBH done?
X807 FBH was recorded at 229,680 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 5,521 miles a year.
Has X807 FBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X807 FBH has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X807 FBH 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 X807 FBH find?
X807 FBH passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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