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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T153 BVPMOT history

T153 BVP is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 194,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
194,080 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T153 BVP
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
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T153 BVP was last recorded at 194,080 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 3,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,614 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,466 miles
Average per year
3,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,080 miles
  • 2025 – 190,614 miles
  • 2024 – 187,464 miles
  • 2023 – 184,219 miles
  • 2022 – 181,580 miles
  • 2021 – 177,882 miles
  • 2020 – 175,862 miles
  • 2019 – 172,836 miles
  • 2018 – 169,171 miles
  • 2017 – 163,836 miles
  • 2016 – 159,815 miles
  • 2015 – 158,665 miles
  • 2014 – 155,798 miles
  • 2013 – 151,799 miles
  • 2012 – 145,676 miles
  • 2011 – 138,617 miles
  • 2010 – 132,170 miles
  • 2009 – 128,424 miles
  • 2008 – 123,668 miles
  • 2007 – 119,283 miles
  • 2006 – 114,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,080 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty, covers not allowing full sill inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty, covers not allowing full sill inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass194,080 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    194,080 miles
    Test number
    241824350896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty, covers not allowing full sill inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty, covers not allowing full sill inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail194,080 miles (+3,466)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,080 miles
    Test number
    248563854384
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty, covers not allowing full sill inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty, covers not allowing full sill inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass190,614 miles (+3,150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    190,614 miles
    Test number
    455432711839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass187,464 miles (+3,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    187,464 miles
    Test number
    231421304752
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass184,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    184,219 miles
    Test number
    315593776004
    • 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))

  6. Fail184,219 miles (+2,639)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,219 miles
    Test number
    142974122257
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  7. Pass181,580 miles (+3,698)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    181,580 miles
    Test number
    338393501960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass177,882 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    177,882 miles
    Test number
    741007047374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass175,862 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    175,862 miles
    Test number
    738580262498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass172,836 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    172,836 miles
    Test number
    354263724590
    • 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))

  11. Fail172,836 miles (+3,665)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,836 miles
    Test number
    670709763296
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  12. Pass169,171 miles (+5,335)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    169,171 miles
    Test number
    238245766122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass163,836 miles (+4,021)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    163,836 miles
    Test number
    958562040007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass159,815 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    159,815 miles
    Test number
    448712383075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass158,665 miles (+2,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    158,665 miles
    Test number
    627645085100
    • 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)

  16. Pass155,798 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    155,798 miles
    Test number
    449113494111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass151,799 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    151,799 miles
    Test number
    327517883125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail151,799 miles (+6,123)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,799 miles
    Test number
    598787583112
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail145,676 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,676 miles
    Test number
    378236882108
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass145,676 miles (+7,059)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    145,676 miles
    Test number
    677826382157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass138,617 miles (+6,447)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    138,617 miles
    Test number
    166873781128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass132,170 miles (+3,746)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    132,170 miles
    Test number
    961984580154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass128,424 miles (+31)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    128,424 miles
    Test number
    651425609286
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight condensation in both front headlamps

  24. Fail128,393 miles (+209)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,393 miles
    Test number
    273605499452
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight condensation in both front headlamps

  25. Fail128,184 miles (+4,516)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,184 miles
    Test number
    233676759176
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  26. Pass123,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    123,668 miles
    Test number
    742652268109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail123,668 miles (+4,385)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,668 miles
    Test number
    464341768164
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass119,283 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    119,283 miles
    Test number
    364825757108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail119,273 miles (+4,912)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,273 miles
    Test number
    220052357136
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  30. Pass114,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    114,361 miles
    Test number
    113216646190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T153 BVP

Does T153 BVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T153 BVP is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T153 BVP?
The MOT on T153 BVP is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T153 BVP done?
T153 BVP was recorded at 194,080 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 3,955 miles a year.
Has T153 BVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T153 BVP has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T153 BVP 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 T153 BVP find?
T153 BVP passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty, covers not allowing full sill inspection; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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