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BMW 523

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T126 SPLMOT history

T126 SPL is a black petrol BMW 523 first used on 5 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 225,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2023
Mileage
225,622 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2022
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T126 SPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T126 SPL was last recorded at 225,622 miles on 5 Jul 2022, 416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,206 miles · 28 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
416 miles
Average per year
4,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 225,622 miles
  • 2021 – 225,206 miles
  • 2020 – 225,204 miles
  • 2019 – 222,604 miles
  • 2018 – 217,393 miles
  • 2017 – 212,562 miles
  • 2016 – 208,836 miles
  • 2015 – 202,675 miles
  • 2014 – 197,246 miles
  • 2013 – 186,186 miles
  • 2012 – 175,360 miles
  • 2011 – 172,536 miles
  • 2010 – 169,088 miles
  • 2009 – 166,170 miles
  • 2007 – 161,116 miles
  • 2006 – 157,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,622 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,622 miles (+416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    225,622 miles
    Test number
    836909610345
    • 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))

  2. Pass225,206 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    225,206 miles
    Test number
    286186968143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass225,204 miles (+2,600)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    225,204 miles
    Test number
    342151019800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass222,604 miles (+5,211)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    222,604 miles
    Test number
    164612079958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass217,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    217,393 miles
    Test number
    147915459773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail217,393 miles (+4,831)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,393 miles
    Test number
    467090239747
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass212,562 miles (+3,726)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    212,562 miles
    Test number
    763130380843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass208,836 miles (+6,161)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    208,836 miles
    Test number
    608920268207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass202,675 miles (+5,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    202,675 miles
    Test number
    867956735105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass197,246 miles (+11,060)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    197,246 miles
    Test number
    515040144147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass186,186 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    186,186 miles
    Test number
    857570743118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail185,674 miles (+10,314)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,674 miles
    Test number
    818072523198
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass175,360 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    175,360 miles
    Test number
    188073832000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass172,536 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    172,536 miles
    Test number
    956241941049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail172,535 miles (+3,447)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,535 miles
    Test number
    176370741008
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass169,088 miles (+2,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    169,088 miles
    Test number
    872949520033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass166,170 miles (+5,054)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    166,170 miles
    Test number
    602247239054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass161,116 miles (+3,534)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    161,116 miles
    Test number
    361911197464
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre started to crack
    • NoteWarning lamp" on "

  19. Pass157,582 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    157,582 miles
    Test number
    921138746276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T126 SPL

Does T126 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T126 SPL expired on 4 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T126 SPL?
The MOT on T126 SPL expired on 4 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T126 SPL done?
T126 SPL was recorded at 225,622 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2022, an average of 4,298 miles a year.
Has T126 SPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T126 SPL has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on T126 SPL 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 T126 SPL find?
T126 SPL passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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