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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T183 AMGMOT history

T183 AMG is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
109,831 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T183 AMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T183 AMG was last recorded at 109,831 miles on 24 Dec 2025, 2,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,715 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,116 miles
Average per year
3,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,831 miles
  • 2024 – 107,715 miles
  • 2023 – 105,089 miles
  • 2022 – 103,288 miles
  • 2021 – 101,690 miles
  • 2020 – 100,669 miles
  • 2019 – 99,792 miles
  • 2018 – 98,432 miles
  • 2017 – 97,259 miles
  • 2016 – 94,729 miles
  • 2015 – 94,053 miles
  • 2014 – 92,135 miles
  • 2013 – 91,592 miles
  • 2012 – 90,191 miles
  • 2011 – 84,691 miles
  • 2010 – 78,760 miles
  • 2009 – 72,277 miles
  • 2008 – 63,559 miles
  • 2007 – 57,747 miles
  • 2006 – 49,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,831 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,831 miles (+2,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    109,831 miles
    Test number
    487428817108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass107,715 miles (+2,626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    107,715 miles
    Test number
    908846064519
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass105,089 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    105,089 miles
    Test number
    920223046305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail105,078 miles (+1,790)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,078 miles
    Test number
    787480479169
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,288 miles (+1,598)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,288 miles
    Test number
    433702255740
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass101,690 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,690 miles
    Test number
    152215528203
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail101,690 miles (+1,021)2 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,690 miles
    Test number
    739658557935
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,669 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,669 miles
    Test number
    920028115785
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail100,667 miles (+875)2 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,667 miles
    Test number
    583296572768
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,792 miles (+1,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,792 miles
    Test number
    730802288051
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on limit

  11. Pass98,432 miles (+225)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,432 miles
    Test number
    489192409464
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake lower on performce

  12. Fail98,207 miles (+948)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,207 miles
    Test number
    738643515819
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass97,259 miles (+2,530)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,259 miles
    Test number
    567987564665
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass94,729 miles (+676)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,729 miles
    Test number
    777312328947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear drop links worn
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light
    • AdvisoryNearside front drop link worn
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake lower on performance

  15. Pass94,053 miles (+1,918)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    94,053 miles
    Test number
    175826005213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear drop links worn
    • NoteNearside front drop link worn
    • NoteOffside handbrake low on performance

  16. Pass92,135 miles (+543)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,135 miles
    Test number
    238827294461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front antiroll bar drop link gaiter worn slightly

  17. Pass91,592 miles (+1,401)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,592 miles
    Test number
    647267893158
    • NoteNearside front drop link worn
    • NoteNearside headlamp deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear drop link worn

  18. Pass90,191 miles (+5,500)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    90,191 miles
    Test number
    837422492160
    • NoteBoth headlamps deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front roll bar drop link worn
    • NoteOffside rear drop link worn

  19. Pass84,691 miles (+5,931)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,691 miles
    Test number
    395726981125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front roll bar drop link worn
    • NoteNearside headlamp loose
    • NoteOffside handbrake low on performance

  20. Pass78,760 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    78,760 miles
    Test number
    660756780142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,680 miles (+6,403)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,680 miles
    Test number
    963813480121
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass72,277 miles (+8,718)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    72,277 miles
    Test number
    221540689168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,559 miles (+5,812)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    63,559 miles
    Test number
    963556058142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,747 miles (+8,652)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    57,747 miles
    Test number
    222727657493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass49,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,095 miles
    Test number
    221432336459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T183 AMG

Does T183 AMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T183 AMG is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T183 AMG?
The MOT on T183 AMG is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T183 AMG done?
T183 AMG was recorded at 109,831 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 3,096 miles a year.
Has T183 AMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T183 AMG has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T183 AMG 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 AMG find?
T183 AMG passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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