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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T139 KBEMOT history

T139 KBE is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 10 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 363,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
363,696 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
12,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T139 KBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T139 KBE was last recorded at 363,696 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Apr 2010: 105,652 miles, lower than 116,067 miles on 11 May 2009.

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
363,665 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
12,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 363,696 miles
  • 2025 – 347,751 miles
  • 2024 – 331,419 miles
  • 2023 – 314,891 miles
  • 2022 – 298,405 miles
  • 2021 – 285,124 miles
  • 2020 – 268,427 miles
  • 2019 – 252,614 miles
  • 2018 – 239,494 miles
  • 2017 – 228,708 miles
  • 2016 – 215,351 miles
  • 2015 – 195,154 miles
  • 2014 – 177,254 miles
  • 2013 – 161,757 miles
  • 2012 – 151,752 miles
  • 2011 – 139,740 miles
  • 2010 – 105,652 miles
  • 2009 – 116,067 miles
  • 2008 – 106,082 miles
  • 2007 – 105,031 miles
  • 2006 – 102,351 miles
  • 2005 – 98,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass363,696 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake 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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

33 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass363,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    363,696 miles
    Test number
    271364872808
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail363,686 miles (+21)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    363,686 miles
    Test number
    495758905091
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail363,665 miles (+15,914)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    363,665 miles
    Test number
    367600321505
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass347,751 miles (+403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    347,751 miles
    Test number
    688367457774
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGas pipe fouling steering column.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. vision hampered by pipes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail347,348 miles (+15,929)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    347,348 miles
    Test number
    317399671462
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGas pipe fouling steering column.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. vision hampered by pipes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass331,419 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    331,419 miles
    Test number
    880381121664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail331,415 miles (+16,524)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    331,415 miles
    Test number
    360733775957
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass314,891 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    314,891 miles
    Test number
    801519384735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail314,886 miles (+16,481)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    314,886 miles
    Test number
    745004304465
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass298,405 miles (+13,281)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    298,405 miles
    Test number
    727509986401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass285,124 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    285,124 miles
    Test number
    138502095719
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHi-viz brake light in-op.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail285,124 miles (+16,697)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    285,124 miles
    Test number
    539949203079
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHi-viz brake light in-op.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass268,427 miles (+15,813)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    268,427 miles
    Test number
    279863996399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass252,614 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    252,614 miles
    Test number
    594357843004
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail252,614 miles (+13,120)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,614 miles
    Test number
    931385189366
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass239,494 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    239,494 miles
    Test number
    284294572685
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail239,488 miles (+10,780)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,488 miles
    Test number
    553264964972
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass228,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    228,708 miles
    Test number
    369323952934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail228,708 miles (+13,357)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,708 miles
    Test number
    513471085538
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass215,351 miles (+20,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    215,351 miles
    Test number
    356793103830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass195,154 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    195,154 miles
    Test number
    195728495413
    • NoteSmall gearbox oil leak.
    • NoteViscous fan stiff

  22. Fail195,153 miles (+17,899)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,153 miles
    Test number
    375358295094
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSmall gearbox oil leak.
    • NoteViscous fan stiff

  23. Pass177,254 miles (+15,497)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    177,254 miles
    Test number
    989484204149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass161,757 miles (+10,005)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    161,757 miles
    Test number
    299180933475
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass151,752 miles (+12,012)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    151,752 miles
    Test number
    327942542136
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass139,740 miles (+34,088)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    139,740 miles
    Test number
    225270631497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass105,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    105,652 miles
    Test number
    773034920144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail105,652 miles (-10,415)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,652 miles
    Test number
    624699610157
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass116,067 miles (+9,985)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    116,067 miles
    Test number
    814141739149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteWipers could be better

  30. Pass106,082 miles (+1,051)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    106,082 miles
    Test number
    474362748126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCondensation o/s headlight

  31. Pass105,031 miles (+2,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    105,031 miles
    Test number
    243115907321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  32. Pass102,351 miles (+3,810)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    102,351 miles
    Test number
    464561916459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass98,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    98,541 miles
    Test number
    200657305321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T139 KBE

Does T139 KBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T139 KBE is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T139 KBE?
The MOT on T139 KBE is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T139 KBE done?
T139 KBE was recorded at 363,696 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 12,993 miles a year.
Has T139 KBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T139 KBE has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T139 KBE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T139 KBE find?
T139 KBE passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.

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