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BMW 523

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T168 NLDMOT history

T168 NLD is a grey petrol BMW 523 first used on 19 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 141,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2025
Mileage
141,458 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T168 NLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T168 NLD was last recorded at 141,458 miles on 28 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Dec 2007: 69,620 miles, lower than 69,831 miles on 2 Jan 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,458 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 141,458 miles
  • 2023 – 141,242 miles
  • 2022 – 139,267 miles
  • 2021 – 138,580 miles
  • 2020 – 136,638 miles
  • 2019 – 133,088 miles
  • 2017 – 129,781 miles
  • 2016 – 122,079 miles
  • 2015 – 113,447 miles
  • 2014 – 101,137 miles
  • 2013 – 86,428 miles
  • 2012 – 73,388 miles
  • 2011 – 73,260 miles
  • 2010 – 70,634 miles
  • 2008 – 70,142 miles
  • 2007 – 69,620 miles
  • 2005 – 69,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,458 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,458 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    141,458 miles
    Test number
    453735101904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail141,458 miles (+216)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,458 miles
    Test number
    970280196420
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass141,242 miles (+1,975)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,242 miles
    Test number
    542386232517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,267 miles (+687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,267 miles
    Test number
    626226606989
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass138,580 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    138,580 miles
    Test number
    109678487288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,638 miles (+3,550)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,638 miles
    Test number
    200110623096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass133,088 miles (+3,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,088 miles
    Test number
    107402704069
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass129,781 miles (+7,702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    129,781 miles
    Test number
    250616441652
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres are starting to crack
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass122,079 miles (+8,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    122,079 miles
    Test number
    240171922327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn close to the wear bars and bald on the inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn close to the wear bars and worn bald on the inside edge

  10. Pass113,447 miles (+12,310)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    113,447 miles
    Test number
    122642701872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is splitting on inside side wall
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn close to the wear bars

  11. Pass101,137 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    101,137 miles
    Test number
    679861924343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail101,135 miles (+14,707)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,135 miles
    Test number
    386551724360
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass86,428 miles (+27)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    86,428 miles
    Test number
    616483403311
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail86,401 miles (+13,013)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,401 miles
    Test number
    959892203368
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass73,388 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,388 miles
    Test number
    856715012384
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail73,385 miles (+125)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,385 miles
    Test number
    988595512361
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Fail73,260 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,260 miles
    Test number
    458461751469
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass73,260 miles (+2,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    73,260 miles
    Test number
    725661851359
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass70,974 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,974 miles
    Test number
    386695011041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,634 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    70,634 miles
    Test number
    250072800079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,142 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    70,142 miles
    Test number
    874415758339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,620 miles (-211)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    69,620 miles
    Test number
    810935657327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,831 miles (+780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    69,831 miles
    Test number
    984862007017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass69,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    69,051 miles
    Test number
    353735065380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T168 NLD

Does T168 NLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T168 NLD expired on 27 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T168 NLD?
The MOT on T168 NLD expired on 27 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T168 NLD done?
T168 NLD was recorded at 141,458 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2024, an average of 3,829 miles a year.
Has T168 NLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T168 NLD has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T168 NLD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Dec 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T168 NLD find?
T168 NLD passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2024 with 8 advisories: nearside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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