BMW 523
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc
T123 VENMOT history
T123 VEN is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 9 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,534 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 132,534 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,218 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T123 VEN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 523
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 9 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T123 VEN was last recorded at 132,534 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 132,027 miles · 5 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 507 miles
- Average per year
- 4,218 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,534 miles
- 2025 – 132,027 miles
- 2024 – 131,456 miles
- 2023 – 130,087 miles
- 2022 – 127,707 miles
- 2021 – 125,494 miles
- 2020 – 124,127 miles
- 2019 – 121,377 miles
- 2018 – 117,575 miles
- 2017 – 112,279 miles
- 2016 – 107,710 miles
- 2015 – 103,396 miles
- 2014 – 97,136 miles
- 2013 – 90,904 miles
- 2012 – 85,201 miles
- 2011 – 80,894 miles
- 2010 – 77,668 miles
- 2009 – 68,310 miles
- 2008 – 57,141 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,534 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
23 tests since 13 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,534 miles (+507)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 132,534 miles
- Test number
- 897300091540
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass132,027 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 132,027 miles
- Test number
- 292692036605
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail132,027 miles (+571)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,027 miles
- Test number
- 198216357811
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass131,456 miles (+1,369)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 131,456 miles
- Test number
- 529404302876
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass130,087 miles (+2,380)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 130,087 miles
- Test number
- 577195979915
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass127,707 miles (+2,213)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 127,707 miles
- Test number
- 538039567509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,494 miles (+1,367)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 125,494 miles
- Test number
- 407521708972
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,127 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 124,127 miles
- Test number
- 478754809729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,126 miles (+2,749)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,126 miles
- Test number
- 584215821688
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass121,377 miles (+3,802)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 121,377 miles
- Test number
- 304301658433
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,575 miles (+5,296)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 117,575 miles
- Test number
- 720333181897
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass112,279 miles (+4,569)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 112,279 miles
- Test number
- 753013273762
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass107,710 miles (+4,314)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 107,710 miles
- Test number
- 183867831157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,396 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 103,396 miles
- Test number
- 836680925027
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail103,395 miles (+6,259)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,395 miles
- Test number
- 825339615019
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass97,136 miles (+6,232)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 97,136 miles
- Test number
- 969139324048
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,904 miles (+5,703)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 90,904 miles
- Test number
- 279346413049
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteSeatbelt restraint light on
Pass85,201 miles (+4,307)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 85,201 miles
- Test number
- 136506512430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,894 miles (+3,226)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 80,894 miles
- Test number
- 525470241073
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass77,668 miles (+9,358)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 77,668 miles
- Test number
- 642568540059
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,310 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 68,310 miles
- Test number
- 472662979019
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail68,309 miles (+11,168)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,309 miles
- Test number
- 811482779029
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass57,141 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 57,141 miles
- Test number
- 980733378082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T123 VEN
- Does T123 VEN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T123 VEN is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T123 VEN?
- The MOT on T123 VEN is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T123 VEN done?
- T123 VEN was recorded at 132,534 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 4,218 miles a year.
- Has T123 VEN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T123 VEN has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on T123 VEN 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 T123 VEN find?
- T123 VEN passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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