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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T160 BPRMOT history

T160 BPR is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 166,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
166,020 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T160 BPR
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
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T160 BPR was last recorded at 166,020 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 16,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,065 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
16,955 miles
Average per year
6,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,020 miles
  • 2025 – 149,065 miles
  • 2024 – 134,588 miles
  • 2023 – 121,824 miles
  • 2022 – 112,635 miles
  • 2021 – 103,521 miles
  • 2020 – 90,917 miles
  • 2019 – 81,479 miles
  • 2018 – 75,755 miles
  • 2017 – 72,717 miles
  • 2016 – 71,149 miles
  • 2015 – 68,555 miles
  • 2014 – 66,815 miles
  • 2013 – 63,617 miles
  • 2012 – 59,384 miles
  • 2011 – 55,819 miles
  • 2010 – 51,047 miles
  • 2009 – 48,614 miles
  • 2008 – 44,674 miles
  • 2007 – 41,382 miles
  • 2006 – 37,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,020 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,020 miles (+16,955)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    166,020 miles
    Test number
    668947975139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,065 miles (+14,477)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    149,065 miles
    Test number
    499607163814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,588 miles (+69)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    134,588 miles
    Test number
    221923926044
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail134,519 miles (+12,695)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,519 miles
    Test number
    391319592097
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 55 r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass121,824 miles (+9,189)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    121,824 miles
    Test number
    288827986345
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass112,635 miles (+9,114)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,635 miles
    Test number
    190107478805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,521 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,521 miles
    Test number
    331005226527
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside

  8. Fail103,521 miles (+12,604)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,521 miles
    Test number
    590012957103
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside

  9. Pass90,917 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,917 miles
    Test number
    896476345349
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail90,917 miles (+9,438)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,917 miles
    Test number
    453164711206
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc backing plate insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass81,479 miles (+5,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,479 miles
    Test number
    557598399273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass75,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,755 miles
    Test number
    557117980005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,755 miles (+3,038)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,755 miles
    Test number
    274763822489
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass72,717 miles (+1,568)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,717 miles
    Test number
    606540026153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,149 miles (+2,594)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,149 miles
    Test number
    775535070177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnable to make full inspection of master cylinder due to covers

  16. Pass68,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,555 miles
    Test number
    455226665041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,555 miles (+1,740)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,555 miles
    Test number
    735945665095
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass66,815 miles (+3,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,815 miles
    Test number
    858767254080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass63,617 miles (+4,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,617 miles
    Test number
    318466853040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass59,384 miles (+3,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,384 miles
    Test number
    908731852074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass55,819 miles (+4,772)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,819 miles
    Test number
    635168331042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,047 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,047 miles
    Test number
    654036450054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,614 miles (+3,940)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,614 miles
    Test number
    952791349038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,674 miles (+3,292)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,674 miles
    Test number
    630126258065
    • NoteUnable to check brake master cylinder,all covered by engine bay covers

  25. Pass41,382 miles (+4,059)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    41,382 miles
    Test number
    520197857097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnable to check brake master cylinder,all covered by engine bay covers.

  26. Pass37,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    37,323 miles
    Test number
    894711556019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T160 BPR

Does T160 BPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T160 BPR is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T160 BPR?
The MOT on T160 BPR is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T160 BPR done?
T160 BPR was recorded at 166,020 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 6,258 miles a year.
Has T160 BPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T160 BPR has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T160 BPR 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 T160 BPR find?
T160 BPR passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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