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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T180 SPKMOT history

T180 SPK is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 144,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2023
Mileage
144,670 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T180 SPK
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
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T180 SPK was last recorded at 144,670 miles on 18 Mar 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,669 miles · 17 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 144,670 miles
  • 2021 – 141,004 miles
  • 2020 – 137,003 miles
  • 2019 – 132,659 miles
  • 2018 – 128,662 miles
  • 2017 – 125,003 miles
  • 2016 – 121,679 miles
  • 2015 – 118,202 miles
  • 2014 – 115,662 miles
  • 2013 – 111,965 miles
  • 2012 – 105,188 miles
  • 2011 – 97,716 miles
  • 2010 – 89,737 miles
  • 2009 – 82,351 miles
  • 2008 – 74,195 miles
  • 2007 – 65,927 miles
  • 2006 – 57,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,670 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,670 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,670 miles
    Test number
    320424937752
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,669 miles (+3,665)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,669 miles
    Test number
    761014713020
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,004 miles (+4,001)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    141,004 miles
    Test number
    676178597464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,003 miles (+4,344)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,003 miles
    Test number
    791767900011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,659 miles (+3,997)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    132,659 miles
    Test number
    598127848385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,662 miles (+3,659)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,662 miles
    Test number
    469389734869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,003 miles (+3,324)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,003 miles
    Test number
    107218265589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,679 miles (+3,477)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    121,679 miles
    Test number
    985053759683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,202 miles (+2,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    118,202 miles
    Test number
    758139075016
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass115,662 miles (+15)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    115,662 miles
    Test number
    298030724159
    • NoteBoth front tyre getting low tread depth at 3mm
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth on legal limit (Advise attention)
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted

  11. Fail115,647 miles (+3,682)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,647 miles
    Test number
    419019414133
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyre getting low tread depth at 3mm
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth on legal limit (Advise attention)
    • NoteO/s/r suspension making a creaking noise (Advise attention)
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted

  12. Pass111,965 miles (+344)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    111,965 miles
    Test number
    126178553134
    • NoteBoth rear flexible brake hoses starting to crack/persih.
    • NoteLeak from rear diff oil seal.
    • NoteO/s dip beam has poor image.
    • NotePlay in n/s/r anti roll bar link.
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield loose.

  13. Fail111,621 miles (+6,433)4 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,621 miles
    Test number
    935931153173
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear flexible brake hoses starting to crack/persih.
    • NoteLeak from rear diff oil seal.
    • NoteO/s dip beam has poor image.
    • NotePlay in n/s/r anti roll bar link.
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield loose.
    • NoteRear suspension creaking on n/s, advise attention.

  14. Pass105,188 miles (+7,472)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    105,188 miles
    Test number
    858904242185
    • NoteBoth rear anti roll bar links have slight play
    • NoteO/s/f anti roll bar link has some play

  15. Pass97,716 miles (+7,979)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    97,716 miles
    Test number
    146290741163
    • NoteBoth rear flexible brake hoses starting to crack/perish.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to get low tread depth.
    • NoteSteering rack loosing fluid.

  16. Pass89,737 miles (+7,386)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    89,737 miles
    Test number
    991007330121
    • NotePossible fluid leak from steering rack

  17. Pass82,351 miles (+8,156)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,351 miles
    Test number
    111418749123
    • NotePossible slight leak of fluid from steering rack

  18. Pass74,195 miles (+8,268)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    74,195 miles
    Test number
    320571248192
    • NoteN/s/r lower rear hub to suspension arm joint has slight play

  19. Pass65,927 miles (+8,193)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    65,927 miles
    Test number
    504552727142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,734 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    57,734 miles
    Test number
    474899926136
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has low tread depth.

Questions about T180 SPK

Does T180 SPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T180 SPK expired on 19 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T180 SPK?
The MOT on T180 SPK expired on 19 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T180 SPK done?
T180 SPK was recorded at 144,670 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2022, an average of 5,482 miles a year.
Has T180 SPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T180 SPK has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T180 SPK 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 T180 SPK find?
T180 SPK passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2022 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill / jacking point.

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