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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T140 SPHMOT history

T140 SPH is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 5 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 225,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
225,967 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T140 SPH
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
5 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T140 SPH was last recorded at 225,967 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,957 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
8,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,967 miles
  • 2025 – 219,991 miles
  • 2024 – 214,906 miles
  • 2023 – 209,298 miles
  • 2022 – 203,844 miles
  • 2021 – 196,847 miles
  • 2020 – 192,515 miles
  • 2019 – 187,313 miles
  • 2018 – 179,013 miles
  • 2017 – 171,937 miles
  • 2016 – 168,094 miles
  • 2015 – 166,234 miles
  • 2014 – 162,901 miles
  • 2013 – 148,647 miles
  • 2012 – 131,696 miles
  • 2011 – 113,474 miles
  • 2010 – 96,802 miles
  • 2009 – 88,434 miles
  • 2008 – 72,881 miles
  • 2007 – 51,929 miles
  • 2006 – 45,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,967 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside Sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass225,967 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    225,967 miles
    Test number
    779562680651
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside Sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail225,957 miles (+5,966)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,957 miles
    Test number
    464139626605
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside Sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass219,991 miles (+5,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    219,991 miles
    Test number
    618175246028
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass214,906 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    214,906 miles
    Test number
    480258863712
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail214,905 miles (+5,607)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,905 miles
    Test number
    781417550488
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass209,298 miles (+5,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    209,298 miles
    Test number
    542748640789
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass203,844 miles (+6,997)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    203,844 miles
    Test number
    911954990676
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass196,847 miles (+52)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    196,847 miles
    Test number
    295918165910
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail196,795 miles (+4,280)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,795 miles
    Test number
    122582757043
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass192,515 miles (+5,202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    192,515 miles
    Test number
    122318224966
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass187,313 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    187,313 miles
    Test number
    270093218839
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail187,313 miles (+8,300)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,313 miles
    Test number
    192846358066
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass179,013 miles (+7,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    179,013 miles
    Test number
    868859486842
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass171,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    171,937 miles
    Test number
    842575425237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail171,937 miles (+3,843)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,937 miles
    Test number
    311873840450
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass168,094 miles (+1,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    168,094 miles
    Test number
    375618809766
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass166,234 miles (+3,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    166,234 miles
    Test number
    658655651290
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak onto exhaust

  18. Pass162,901 miles (+14,254)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    162,901 miles
    Test number
    926936064254
    • 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

  19. Pass148,647 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    148,647 miles
    Test number
    517722363266
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail148,645 miles (+16,949)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,645 miles
    Test number
    397499553206
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass131,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    131,696 miles
    Test number
    715743862298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail131,696 miles (+18,222)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,696 miles
    Test number
    957693362273
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass113,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    113,474 miles
    Test number
    838007371236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail113,474 miles (+16,672)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,474 miles
    Test number
    549166071287
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass96,802 miles (+8,368)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    96,802 miles
    Test number
    712084180207
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAux belts worn/cracked
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn uneven/stepped

  26. Pass88,434 miles (+15,553)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    88,434 miles
    Test number
    384697409358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass72,881 miles (+20,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    72,881 miles
    Test number
    461984808439
    • 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)

  28. Pass51,929 miles (+6,725)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,929 miles
    Test number
    281843127194
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link arm

  29. Pass45,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,204 miles
    Test number
    774285626166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T140 SPH

Does T140 SPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T140 SPH is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T140 SPH?
The MOT on T140 SPH is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T140 SPH done?
T140 SPH was recorded at 225,967 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 8,865 miles a year.
Has T140 SPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T140 SPH has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T140 SPH 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 T140 SPH find?
T140 SPH passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside & offside.; front brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside.; front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage, and 3 more.

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