BMW 523
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T185 EGUMOT history
T185 EGU is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,792 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 104,792 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,560 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T185 EGU
- 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
- 15 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T185 EGU was last recorded at 104,792 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 104,791 miles · 4 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 3,560 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,792 miles
- 2025 – 97,845 miles
- 2024 – 92,341 miles
- 2023 – 87,562 miles
- 2022 – 80,416 miles
- 2021 – 73,738 miles
- 2020 – 73,114 miles
- 2019 – 71,765 miles
- 2018 – 70,364 miles
- 2017 – 69,025 miles
- 2016 – 66,550 miles
- 2015 – 62,517 miles
- 2014 – 61,532 miles
- 2012 – 58,130 miles
- 2011 – 55,503 miles
- 2010 – 51,502 miles
- 2009 – 46,980 miles
- 2008 – 42,504 miles
- 2007 – 39,134 miles
- 2006 – 32,995 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,792 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
26 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,792 miles (+1)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 104,792 miles
- Test number
- 371793327589
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail104,791 miles (+1,282)1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,791 miles
- Test number
- 810530988620
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail103,509 miles (+5,664)9 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,509 miles
- Test number
- 770233653055
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost arm outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost arm outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass97,845 miles (+5,504)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 97,845 miles
- Test number
- 309657042400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,341 miles (+4,779)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 92,341 miles
- Test number
- 486902670262
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,562 miles (+7,146)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 87,562 miles
- Test number
- 249222095825
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))
Pass80,416 miles (+6,678)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2023
- Odometer
- 80,416 miles
- Test number
- 343714440064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,738 miles (+624)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2022
- Odometer
- 73,738 miles
- Test number
- 433649288126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,114 miles (+1,349)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 73,114 miles
- Test number
- 750078998416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,765 miles (+1,401)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 71,765 miles
- Test number
- 902630010896
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,364 miles (+1,339)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2019
- Odometer
- 70,364 miles
- Test number
- 339889279527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,025 miles (+2,475)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2018
- Odometer
- 69,025 miles
- Test number
- 539026524949
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished (deep cracks replacement recommended)
- AdvisoryFront inner brake pads worn low (closer check needed asap)
Pass66,550 miles (+4,033)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2017
- Odometer
- 66,550 miles
- Test number
- 799593856519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,517 miles (+985)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2016
- Odometer
- 62,517 miles
- Test number
- 778216325139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,532 miles (+3,402)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2015
- Odometer
- 61,532 miles
- Test number
- 956183434135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,130 miles (+2,627)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 58,130 miles
- Test number
- 779521992142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,503 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 55,503 miles
- Test number
- 767127061155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,503 miles (+4,001)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,503 miles
- Test number
- 797947561164
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass51,502 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 51,502 miles
- Test number
- 791912170100
- NoteBonnet catch faulty.
Fail51,502 miles (+4,522)1 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,502 miles
- Test number
- 802452970191
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteBonnet catch faulty.
Pass46,980 miles (+4,476)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 46,980 miles
- Test number
- 931173179111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,504 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 42,504 miles
- Test number
- 600825178115
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteWipers slightly smeary
Fail42,502 miles (+3,368)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,502 miles
- Test number
- 284032078497
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteWipers slightly smeary
Pass39,134 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 39,134 miles
- Test number
- 184942877116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,131 miles (+6,136)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,131 miles
- Test number
- 253241677452
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass32,995 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 32,995 miles
- Test number
- 492426256183
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T185 EGU
- Does T185 EGU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T185 EGU is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T185 EGU?
- The MOT on T185 EGU is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T185 EGU done?
- T185 EGU was recorded at 104,792 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 3,560 miles a year.
- Has T185 EGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T185 EGU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T185 EGU 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 T185 EGU find?
- T185 EGU passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.
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