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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

T16 JPLMOT history

T16 JPL is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 20 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 182,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2023
Mileage
182,525 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 JPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 JPL was last recorded at 182,525 miles on 12 Oct 2022, 7,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,950 miles · 11 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
7,575 miles
Average per year
12,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 182,525 miles
  • 2021 – 174,950 miles
  • 2020 – 164,710 miles
  • 2019 – 152,252 miles
  • 2018 – 139,442 miles
  • 2017 – 111,281 miles
  • 2015 – 87,987 miles
  • 2014 – 80,509 miles
  • 2013 – 71,971 miles
  • 2012 – 56,878 miles
  • 2011 – 42,243 miles
  • 2010 – 26,734 miles
  • 2009 – 17,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,525 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryTPMS indicates a flat tyre

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,525 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    182,525 miles
    Test number
    533638243782
    • AdvisoryTPMS indicates a flat tyre

  2. Fail182,525 miles (+7,575)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,525 miles
    Test number
    107094688443
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS indicates a flat tyre

  3. Pass174,950 miles (+10,240)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    174,950 miles
    Test number
    443653680401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass164,710 miles (+487)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    164,710 miles
    Test number
    456194199952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail164,223 miles (+11,971)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,223 miles
    Test number
    898441732682
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass152,252 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    152,252 miles
    Test number
    439513586763
    • 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))

  7. Fail152,250 miles (+12,808)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,250 miles
    Test number
    560562757278
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBoot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached rear arm loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass139,442 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    139,442 miles
    Test number
    291580050259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear flexy brake pipes perishing / cracking

  9. Fail139,441 miles (+9,363)1 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,441 miles
    Test number
    158977206432
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower rear inner pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear flexy brake pipes
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass130,078 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    130,078 miles
    Test number
    956142244012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail130,078 miles (+18,797)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,078 miles
    Test number
    348930031858
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower front rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass111,281 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    111,281 miles
    Test number
    752998892430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail111,281 miles (+23,294)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,281 miles
    Test number
    799911948847
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass87,987 miles (+7,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,987 miles
    Test number
    385708951806
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  15. Pass80,509 miles (+8,538)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    80,509 miles
    Test number
    357098584234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,971 miles
    Test number
    719689183275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,968 miles (+15,090)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,968 miles
    Test number
    945989283230
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass56,878 miles (+14,635)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,878 miles
    Test number
    697870792289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,243 miles (+15,509)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,243 miles
    Test number
    286296381214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,734 miles (+9,262)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,734 miles
    Test number
    744294580232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,472 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    17,472 miles
    Test number
    184298179292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about T16 JPL

Does T16 JPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T16 JPL expired on 11 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T16 JPL?
The MOT on T16 JPL expired on 11 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T16 JPL done?
T16 JPL was recorded at 182,525 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2022, an average of 12,678 miles a year.
Has T16 JPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 JPL has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T16 JPL 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 T16 JPL find?
T16 JPL passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: tpms indicates a flat tyre.

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