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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T157 MDDMOT history

T157 MDD is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 89,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
89,140 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T157 MDD
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
20 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T157 MDD was last recorded at 89,140 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 1,502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,638 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,502 miles
Average per year
1,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,140 miles
  • 2025 – 87,638 miles
  • 2024 – 86,468 miles
  • 2023 – 85,594 miles
  • 2022 – 85,092 miles
  • 2021 – 84,643 miles
  • 2020 – 84,085 miles
  • 2019 – 83,761 miles
  • 2018 – 83,461 miles
  • 2017 – 82,963 miles
  • 2016 – 82,357 miles
  • 2015 – 81,529 miles
  • 2014 – 80,956 miles
  • 2013 – 80,239 miles
  • 2012 – 79,798 miles
  • 2011 – 79,274 miles
  • 2010 – 77,624 miles
  • 2009 – 75,335 miles
  • 2008 – 72,018 miles
  • 2007 – 67,555 miles
  • 2006 – 61,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,140 miles
  • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Noise from radiator fan area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,140 miles (+1,502)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    89,140 miles
    Test number
    739330099340
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,638 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,638 miles
    Test number
    666462844411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,468 miles (+25)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,468 miles
    Test number
    652993344249
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNoise from radiator fan area

  4. Fail86,443 miles (+849)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,443 miles
    Test number
    230470314127
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNoise from radiator fan area

  5. Pass85,594 miles (+502)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,594 miles
    Test number
    621879326471
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill has slight corrosion

  6. Pass85,092 miles (+449)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    85,092 miles
    Test number
    965681175783
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass84,643 miles (+558)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,643 miles
    Test number
    505022780160
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion on offside and nearside rear inner sills

  8. Pass84,085 miles (+324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,085 miles
    Test number
    766152558009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass83,761 miles (+300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,761 miles
    Test number
    193296916754
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear starting to perish/crack on inner/outer sides
    • AdvisoryBoth front head light units outer covers starting to tarnish

  10. Pass83,461 miles (+498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,461 miles
    Test number
    241193533856
    • AdvisoryPower steering oil level low

  11. Pass82,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    82,963 miles
    Test number
    121027741139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,963 miles (+606)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,963 miles
    Test number
    988023715762
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  13. Pass82,357 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,357 miles
    Test number
    366386023232
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Fail82,357 miles (+828)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,357 miles
    Test number
    921769832670
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Pass81,529 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,529 miles
    Test number
    871759907801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,956 miles (+717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,956 miles
    Test number
    979351454256
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  17. Pass80,239 miles (+441)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    80,239 miles
    Test number
    717653213258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,798 miles (+524)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,798 miles
    Test number
    207081322238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner side edges
    • NoteFront of side /both rear tyres starting to perish crack

  19. Pass79,274 miles (+1,650)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,274 miles
    Test number
    527450621233
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front brake discs starting to wear on inner sides
    • NoteFront of side tyre starting to crack perished in centre of tread depth

  20. Pass77,624 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    77,624 miles
    Test number
    811459400233
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake disc wearing

  21. Fail77,624 miles (+2,289)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,624 miles
    Test number
    394029700459
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake disc wearing

  22. Pass75,335 miles (+78)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    75,335 miles
    Test number
    621030419244
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges and cracking in tread

  23. Fail75,257 miles (+3,239)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,257 miles
    Test number
    223965409268
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges and cracking in tread

  24. Pass72,018 miles (+4,463)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    72,018 miles
    Test number
    870422818204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,555 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    67,555 miles
    Test number
    723655017259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail67,465 miles (+6,412)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,465 miles
    Test number
    824087107276
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass61,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    61,053 miles
    Test number
    624349706274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T157 MDD

Does T157 MDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T157 MDD is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T157 MDD?
The MOT on T157 MDD is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T157 MDD done?
T157 MDD was recorded at 89,140 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 1,396 miles a year.
Has T157 MDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T157 MDD has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T157 MDD 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 T157 MDD find?
T157 MDD passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; fluid leak, but not excessive.

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