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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T183 ALOMOT history

T183 ALO is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2024
Mileage
85,662 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T183 ALO
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 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T183 ALO was last recorded at 85,662 miles on 4 Jan 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,662 miles · 30 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 85,662 miles
  • 2022 – 85,662 miles
  • 2021 – 82,097 miles
  • 2020 – 81,117 miles
  • 2019 – 80,136 miles
  • 2018 – 77,770 miles
  • 2016 – 69,357 miles
  • 2015 – 64,204 miles
  • 2014 – 57,715 miles
  • 2013 – 55,265 miles
  • 2011 – 51,563 miles
  • 2010 – 45,688 miles
  • 2009 – 42,823 miles
  • 2008 – 38,369 miles
  • 2007 – 36,560 miles
  • 2006 – 34,097 miles
  • 2005 – 29,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,662 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,662 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,662 miles
    Test number
    767845924800
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail85,662 miles (+3,565)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,662 miles
    Test number
    711610369958
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass82,097 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,097 miles
    Test number
    764119192356
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail82,097 miles (+980)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,097 miles
    Test number
    235739754489
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass81,117 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,117 miles
    Test number
    268567206965
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail81,115 miles (+979)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,115 miles
    Test number
    122107611012
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass80,136 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,136 miles
    Test number
    250620119754
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail80,136 miles (+2,366)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,136 miles
    Test number
    884774810946
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass77,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,770 miles
    Test number
    916638625587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
  10. Fail77,770 miles (+4,807)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,770 miles
    Test number
    862339650035
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
  11. Pass72,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,963 miles
    Test number
    479361048125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,963 miles (+3,606)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,963 miles
    Test number
    546179053345
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  13. Pass69,357 miles (+5,153)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    69,357 miles
    Test number
    492632292926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,204 miles (+6,489)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,204 miles
    Test number
    580549122868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,715 miles
    Test number
    149234264373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,715 miles (+2,450)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,715 miles
    Test number
    408314364434
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  17. Pass55,265 miles (+487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,265 miles
    Test number
    248525363303
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass54,778 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,778 miles
    Test number
    835204103040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    51,563 miles
    Test number
    187952461306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,563 miles (+5,875)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,563 miles
    Test number
    526922361383
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  21. Pass45,688 miles (+2,865)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    45,688 miles
    Test number
    903491050379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,823 miles (+4,454)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,823 miles
    Test number
    173725949380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,369 miles (+1,809)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,369 miles
    Test number
    132060358314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,560 miles (+2,463)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,560 miles
    Test number
    294228337398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,097 miles (+4,517)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    34,097 miles
    Test number
    252085456355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    29,580 miles
    Test number
    120520855301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T183 ALO

Does T183 ALO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T183 ALO expired on 3 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T183 ALO?
The MOT on T183 ALO expired on 3 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T183 ALO done?
T183 ALO was recorded at 85,662 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2023, an average of 3,289 miles a year.
Has T183 ALO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T183 ALO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T183 ALO 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 T183 ALO find?
T183 ALO passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear fuel pipe/s corroded; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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