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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,494 cc

R446 CGJMOT history

R446 CGJ is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 26 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 129,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2023
Mileage
129,371 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R446 CGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
26 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

R446 CGJ was last recorded at 129,371 miles on 16 Nov 2023, 1,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,349 miles · 17 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,022 miles
Average per year
4,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,371 miles
  • 2022 – 128,349 miles
  • 2021 – 126,095 miles
  • 2020 – 124,399 miles
  • 2019 – 119,796 miles
  • 2018 – 115,887 miles
  • 2017 – 112,764 miles
  • 2016 – 107,355 miles
  • 2015 – 98,851 miles
  • 2014 – 94,090 miles
  • 2013 – 90,548 miles
  • 2012 – 86,276 miles
  • 2011 – 79,863 miles
  • 2010 – 72,748 miles
  • 2009 – 64,218 miles
  • 2008 – 58,197 miles
  • 2007 – 56,973 miles
  • 2006 – 56,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,371 miles
  • 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,371 miles (+1,022)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,371 miles
    Test number
    348995074720
    • 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass128,349 miles (+2,254)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    128,349 miles
    Test number
    863964146674
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,095 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,095 miles
    Test number
    389560341995
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both side. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail126,095 miles (+1,696)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,095 miles
    Test number
    653472015883
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working both side. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both side. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,399 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,399 miles
    Test number
    525817197926
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail124,388 miles (+4,592)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,388 miles
    Test number
    808208241049
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass119,796 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    119,796 miles
    Test number
    514638226865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,792 miles (+3,905)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,792 miles
    Test number
    216393660215
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position does not open (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass115,887 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,887 miles
    Test number
    632140057655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,882 miles (+3,118)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,882 miles
    Test number
    594563693448
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass112,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,764 miles
    Test number
    194215485344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,764 miles (+5,409)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,764 miles
    Test number
    136249028966
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  13. Pass107,355 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,355 miles
    Test number
    748003140966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail107,352 miles (+8,501)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,352 miles
    Test number
    188952370733
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass98,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,851 miles
    Test number
    447497845109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,849 miles (+4,759)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,849 miles
    Test number
    299997245480
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass94,090 miles (+3,542)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,090 miles
    Test number
    935544134176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    90,548 miles
    Test number
    616628043183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,545 miles (+4,269)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,545 miles
    Test number
    905878643194
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass86,276 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    86,276 miles
    Test number
    976735842155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,273 miles (+6,410)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,273 miles
    Test number
    799494842127
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp is on

  22. Pass79,863 miles (+7,115)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,863 miles
    Test number
    698845641115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,748 miles (+8,530)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    72,748 miles
    Test number
    463354730133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,218 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,218 miles
    Test number
    673790669140
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass64,218 miles (+6,021)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,218 miles
    Test number
    922400569195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,197 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,197 miles
    Test number
    264745138174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail56,973 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,973 miles
    Test number
    483011137183
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  28. Pass56,973 miles (+880)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,973 miles
    Test number
    971871737150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass56,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    56,093 miles
    Test number
    774371476112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R446 CGJ

Does R446 CGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R446 CGJ expired on 16 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R446 CGJ?
The MOT on R446 CGJ expired on 16 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R446 CGJ done?
R446 CGJ was recorded at 129,371 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2023, an average of 4,210 miles a year.
Has R446 CGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R446 CGJ has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on R446 CGJ 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 R446 CGJ find?
R446 CGJ failed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2023 with 7 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; front windscreen washer not working, and 6 more.

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