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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T136 YAWMOT history

T136 YAW is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 129,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2024
Mileage
129,874 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T136 YAW
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
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T136 YAW was last recorded at 129,874 miles on 26 Sept 2024, 6,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,705 miles · 17 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
6,169 miles
Average per year
4,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,874 miles
  • 2023 – 123,705 miles
  • 2022 – 115,095 miles
  • 2021 – 111,065 miles
  • 2020 – 106,225 miles
  • 2019 – 100,187 miles
  • 2018 – 94,405 miles
  • 2016 – 92,726 miles
  • 2015 – 88,526 miles
  • 2014 – 85,591 miles
  • 2013 – 81,617 miles
  • 2012 – 77,283 miles
  • 2011 – 71,766 miles
  • 2010 – 65,059 miles
  • 2009 – 58,124 miles
  • 2008 – 49,681 miles
  • 2007 – 45,805 miles
  • 2006 – 41,566 miles
  • 2005 – 36,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,874 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and offside (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR ON

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,874 miles (+6,169)10 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,874 miles
    Test number
    218106314958
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and offside (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,705 miles (+155)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    123,705 miles
    Test number
    482908285565
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail123,550 miles (+8,455)12 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,550 miles
    Test number
    381904117871
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,095 miles (+4,030)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    115,095 miles
    Test number
    412370173466
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,065 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    111,065 miles
    Test number
    790636147278
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail111,065 miles (+241)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,065 miles
    Test number
    218532778524
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail110,824 miles (+4,599)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,824 miles
    Test number
    849452577928
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on

  8. Pass106,225 miles (+6,038)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,225 miles
    Test number
    997483148359
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  9. Pass100,187 miles (+5,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    100,187 miles
    Test number
    911621912684
    • AdvisoryTyres perished

  10. Pass94,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,405 miles
    Test number
    460035883447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail94,405 miles (+1,679)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,405 miles
    Test number
    524916278910
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER JET (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass92,726 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,726 miles
    Test number
    635077073963
    • AdvisoryBRAKE WEAR INDICATOR ON
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail92,725 miles (+4,199)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,725 miles
    Test number
    707246958231
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR PIPES BY FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBRAKE WEAR INDICATOR ON
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass88,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,526 miles
    Test number
    379401835424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,526 miles (+2,935)1 failure3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,526 miles
    Test number
    557759525242
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass85,591 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,591 miles
    Test number
    546536694103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,617 miles
    Test number
    596118993135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,617 miles (+4,334)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,617 miles
    Test number
    239147993496
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  19. Pass77,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,283 miles
    Test number
    318311302440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,283 miles (+5,517)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,283 miles
    Test number
    437721702250
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass71,766 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    71,766 miles
    Test number
    945762091188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,741 miles (+6,682)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,741 miles
    Test number
    155257881185
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass65,059 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,059 miles
    Test number
    261604490169
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  24. Fail65,059 miles (+6,935)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,059 miles
    Test number
    983053390190
    • FailureNearside Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  25. Pass58,124 miles (+8,443)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,124 miles
    Test number
    504743489156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,681 miles (+3,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,681 miles
    Test number
    394654318458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass45,805 miles (+4,239)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,805 miles
    Test number
    891260777265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,566 miles (+4,864)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    41,566 miles
    Test number
    324016366487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass36,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    36,702 miles
    Test number
    312076866045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T136 YAW

Does T136 YAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T136 YAW expired on 16 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T136 YAW?
The MOT on T136 YAW expired on 16 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T136 YAW done?
T136 YAW was recorded at 129,874 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2024, an average of 4,906 miles a year.
Has T136 YAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T136 YAW has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T136 YAW 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 T136 YAW find?
T136 YAW failed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2024 with 10 major defects, 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 10 more.

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