BMW 523
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc
J9 TLXMOT history
J9 TLX is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 171,849 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 171,849 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,984 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J9 TLX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 523
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J9 TLX was last recorded at 171,849 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 2,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 169,777 miles · 26 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,072 miles
- Average per year
- 2,984 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 171,849 miles
- 2025 – 169,777 miles
- 2024 – 164,738 miles
- 2023 – 159,370 miles
- 2022 – 151,835 miles
- 2021 – 143,266 miles
- 2020 – 132,731 miles
- 2019 – 131,816 miles
- 2018 – 131,223 miles
- 2017 – 130,236 miles
- 2016 – 129,008 miles
- 2015 – 127,299 miles
- 2014 – 125,481 miles
- 2013 – 124,363 miles
- 2012 – 123,534 miles
- 2011 – 122,381 miles
- 2010 – 121,126 miles
- 2009 – 119,670 miles
- 2008 – 118,104 miles
- 2007 – 116,582 miles
- 2006 – 113,986 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,849 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2015
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,849 miles (+2,072)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 171,849 miles
- Test number
- 982188387868
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass169,777 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 169,777 miles
- Test number
- 866410135912
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail169,771 miles (+5,033)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,771 miles
- Test number
- 207989928464
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass164,738 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 164,738 miles
- Test number
- 189575374137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail164,731 miles (+5,361)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,731 miles
- Test number
- 334036682616
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass159,370 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 159,370 miles
- Test number
- 619426767497
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail159,367 miles (+7,532)12 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,367 miles
- Test number
- 617706557493
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass151,835 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 151,835 miles
- Test number
- 204396854629
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs worn / corroded on inner faces (More-so OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail151,831 miles (+8,565)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,831 miles
- Test number
- 370641018141
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central exhaust sleeve blowing, Causing lambda readings to high (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Readings showing approximately 240-300 (limit 200 (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper support arm outer ball joint worn (dust cover split, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper support arm outer ball joint worn (dust cover split, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs worn / corroded on inner faces (More-so NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs worn / corroded on inner faces (More-so OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass143,266 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 143,266 miles
- Test number
- 589908194577
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ,but not within 30 cm of suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail143,261 miles (+10,530)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,261 miles
- Test number
- 802297423735
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ,but not within 30 cm of suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass132,731 miles (+915)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 132,731 miles
- Test number
- 540034611385
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass131,816 miles (+593)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 131,816 miles
- Test number
- 688304271889
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,223 miles (+987)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 131,223 miles
- Test number
- 114965617022
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass130,236 miles (+1,228)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 130,236 miles
- Test number
- 861813573534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,008 miles (+1,709)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 129,008 miles
- Test number
- 199653233809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,299 miles (+1,818)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 127,299 miles
- Test number
- 805474663043
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass125,481 miles (+1,118)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 125,481 miles
- Test number
- 875941394259
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass124,363 miles (+829)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 124,363 miles
- Test number
- 768512293258
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass123,534 miles (+1,153)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 123,534 miles
- Test number
- 758298492260
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass122,381 miles (+1,255)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 122,381 miles
- Test number
- 635665991277
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass121,126 miles (+1,456)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 121,126 miles
- Test number
- 780976990236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,670 miles (+1,566)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 119,670 miles
- Test number
- 593860399271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,104 miles (+1,522)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 118,104 miles
- Test number
- 891348778236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,582 miles (+2,596)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 116,582 miles
- Test number
- 390042397447
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass113,986 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 113,986 miles
- Test number
- 724556986299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,982 miles (+3,772)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,982 miles
- Test number
- 704532486298
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass110,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 110,210 miles
- Test number
- 684867926019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J9 TLX
- Does J9 TLX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 TLX is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J9 TLX?
- The MOT on J9 TLX is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J9 TLX done?
- J9 TLX was recorded at 171,849 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 2,984 miles a year.
- Has J9 TLX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J9 TLX has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on J9 TLX 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 J9 TLX find?
- J9 TLX passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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