The road tax status for S490 DHJ is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for S490 DHJ?

The MOT for S490 DHJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of S490 DHJ?

The recorded mileage for S490 DHJ is 143,748 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S490 DHJ ULEZ compliant?

No, S490 DHJ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1998 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · S490 DHJ

S490 DHJ

1998 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 23/12/1998. Recorded mileage 143,748 miles. MOT valid until 11/06/2027.

Make & Model: BMW 523
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status: Valid until 11/06/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 143,748 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 143,748 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 2494cc

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S490 DHJ Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
143,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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S490 DHJ Mileage History

12/02/2024134,517 mi
02/04/2025135,713 mi+1,196 mi
13/06/2025135,714 mi+1 mi
13/06/2025135,714 mi
10/06/2026143,748 mi+8,034 mi

Average of roughly 3,973 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S490 DHJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 13:31

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 523 (S490 DHJ) between February 2024 and June 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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