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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T113 BSNMOT history

T113 BSN is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 180,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2023
Mileage
180,690 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T113 BSN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T113 BSN was last recorded at 180,690 miles on 26 Mar 2022, 643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 May 2011: 12 miles, lower than 116,129 miles on 15 Jun 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
180,047 miles · 10 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
643 miles
Average per year
5,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 180,690 miles
  • 2021 – 180,047 miles
  • 2020 – 177,904 miles
  • 2019 – 173,694 miles
  • 2017 – 164,290 miles
  • 2016 – 153,827 miles
  • 2015 – 149,008 miles
  • 2014 – 142,149 miles
  • 2013 – 139,419 miles
  • 2012 – 135,590 miles
  • 2011 – 125,172 miles
  • 2010 – 116,129 miles
  • 2009 – 112,829 miles
  • 2008 – 111,036 miles
  • 2007 – 107,619 miles
  • 2006 – 87,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,690 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,690 miles (+643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    180,690 miles
    Test number
    464395692998
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass180,047 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    180,047 miles
    Test number
    843524306900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass177,904 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    177,904 miles
    Test number
    138851557816
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (All over) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRepair work covered in underseal.
  4. Fail177,902 miles (+4,208)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,902 miles
    Test number
    612596728808
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (as marked). (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (All over) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass173,694 miles (+9,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    173,694 miles
    Test number
    479459224419
    • AdvisoryNearside sill starting to corrode
  6. Pass164,290 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    164,290 miles
    Test number
    771541500493
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  7. Fail164,288 miles (+10,461)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,288 miles
    Test number
    169829286142
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint x 2 (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  8. Pass153,827 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    153,827 miles
    Test number
    987780331002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail153,825 miles (+4,817)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,825 miles
    Test number
    640468963006
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  10. Pass149,008 miles (+6,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    149,008 miles
    Test number
    685943999002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass142,149 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    142,149 miles
    Test number
    647581244108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,419 miles (+3,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    139,419 miles
    Test number
    707039223117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
  13. Pass135,590 miles (+10,418)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    135,590 miles
    Test number
    579803992129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass125,172 miles (+125,160)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    125,172 miles
    Test number
    648135561133
    • NoteAir bag light is illuminated
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
  15. Fail12 miles (-116,117)1 dangerous4 failures1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12 miles
    Test number
    965758231167
    • DangerousOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
  16. Pass116,129 miles (+3,300)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    116,129 miles
    Test number
    141636660188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,829 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    112,829 miles
    Test number
    573706079130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Fail112,820 miles (+1,784)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,820 miles
    Test number
    590099669159
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass111,036 miles (+3,417)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    111,036 miles
    Test number
    272279268496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,619 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    107,619 miles
    Test number
    193036067162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail107,601 miles (+20,501)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,601 miles
    Test number
    721453367176
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
  22. Pass87,100 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    87,100 miles
    Test number
    303015866154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  23. Fail87,047 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,047 miles
    Test number
    311561466111
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about T113 BSN

Does T113 BSN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T113 BSN expired on 25 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T113 BSN?
The MOT on T113 BSN expired on 25 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T113 BSN done?
T113 BSN was recorded at 180,690 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2022, an average of 5,930 miles a year.
Has T113 BSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T113 BSN has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T113 BSN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T113 BSN find?
T113 BSN passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.

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