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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T147 BYYMOT history

T147 BYY is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2021 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 247,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2021
Mileage
247,745 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T147 BYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T147 BYY was last recorded at 247,745 miles on 22 Nov 2021, 1,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
246,683 miles · 16 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,062 miles
Average per year
7,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 247,745 miles
  • 2020 – 246,683 miles
  • 2019 – 237,503 miles
  • 2018 – 231,584 miles
  • 2017 – 203,893 miles
  • 2016 – 185,728 miles
  • 2015 – 170,163 miles
  • 2013 – 165,831 miles
  • 2012 – 154,493 miles
  • 2011 – 151,659 miles
  • 2010 – 149,308 miles
  • 2009 – 145,039 miles
  • 2008 – 141,118 miles
  • 2007 – 135,248 miles
  • 2006 – 129,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail247,745 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail247,745 miles (+1,062)1 dangerous9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,745 miles
    Test number
    650655322277
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass246,683 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    246,683 miles
    Test number
    714507483353
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail246,683 miles (+9,180)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,683 miles
    Test number
    542732948378
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass237,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    237,503 miles
    Test number
    633448098108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail237,503 miles (+5,919)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,503 miles
    Test number
    415088934927
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% working (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass231,584 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    231,584 miles
    Test number
    505950323646
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail231,584 miles (+13,651)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,584 miles
    Test number
    570505768241
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass217,933 miles (+14,040)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    217,933 miles
    Test number
    634470878304
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryTraction control light is on

  9. Pass203,893 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    203,893 miles
    Test number
    575356709571
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail203,893 miles (+18,165)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,893 miles
    Test number
    629163061053
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass185,728 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    185,728 miles
    Test number
    333543907117
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail185,728 miles (+15,565)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,728 miles
    Test number
    549452859018
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass170,163 miles (+4,332)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    170,163 miles
    Test number
    646223935039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO.S.R tyre perrished and cracking

  14. Pass165,831 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    165,831 miles
    Test number
    799872223382
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight damage to rear of car

  15. Fail165,831 miles (+3,759)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,831 miles
    Test number
    708352623394
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight damage to rear of car

  16. Pass162,072 miles (+7,579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    162,072 miles
    Test number
    448286933272
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass154,493 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    154,493 miles
    Test number
    959751642299
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Fail154,493 miles (+2,834)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,493 miles
    Test number
    549541842224
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass151,659 miles (+10)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    151,659 miles
    Test number
    176768031216
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front headlamp internals slightly insecure

  20. Fail151,649 miles (+2,341)4 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,649 miles
    Test number
    518800931241
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass149,308 miles (+4,269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    149,308 miles
    Test number
    523608310299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  22. Pass145,039 miles (+3,921)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    145,039 miles
    Test number
    821582609254
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass141,118 miles (+5,870)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    141,118 miles
    Test number
    413812938254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass135,248 miles (+5,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    135,248 miles
    Test number
    760757157104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass129,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    129,827 miles
    Test number
    842664076108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail129,827 miles5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,827 miles
    Test number
    452513976174
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteFront plate damaged
    • NoteUnable to see front underbody due to covers

Questions about T147 BYY

Does T147 BYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T147 BYY expired on 23 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T147 BYY?
The MOT on T147 BYY expired on 23 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T147 BYY done?
T147 BYY was recorded at 247,745 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2021, an average of 7,647 miles a year.
Has T147 BYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T147 BYY has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T147 BYY 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 T147 BYY find?
T147 BYY failed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55r16; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn, and 10 more.

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