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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T190 JCFMOT history

T190 JCF is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 15 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
98,619 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T190 JCF
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 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T190 JCF was last recorded at 98,619 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,480 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
139 miles
Average per year
3,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,619 miles
  • 2025 – 89,901 miles
  • 2023 – 86,216 miles
  • 2022 – 79,975 miles
  • 2021 – 75,906 miles
  • 2020 – 72,148 miles
  • 2019 – 67,347 miles
  • 2018 – 61,447 miles
  • 2017 – 56,104 miles
  • 2016 – 55,784 miles
  • 2015 – 53,571 miles
  • 2014 – 51,319 miles
  • 2013 – 47,681 miles
  • 2012 – 45,020 miles
  • 2011 – 40,291 miles
  • 2010 – 36,085 miles
  • 2009 – 32,186 miles
  • 2008 – 29,559 miles
  • 2007 – 26,489 miles
  • 2006 – 23,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,619 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,619 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    98,619 miles
    Test number
    841564140753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,480 miles (+8,579)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,480 miles
    Test number
    506991694410
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,901 miles (+3,685)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,901 miles
    Test number
    807887595920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,216 miles (+4,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    86,216 miles
    Test number
    836545936186
    • AdvisoryADVISE REAR BRAKE INSPECTION

  5. Pass81,919 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    81,919 miles
    Test number
    151514796195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,975 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    79,975 miles
    Test number
    174715569953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,972 miles (+4,066)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,972 miles
    Test number
    313257415391
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded both near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass75,906 miles (+3,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    75,906 miles
    Test number
    387402262547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass72,148 miles (+4,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    72,148 miles
    Test number
    273665789863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass67,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    67,347 miles
    Test number
    796423380493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,347 miles (+5,900)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,347 miles
    Test number
    685675766514
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass61,447 miles (+5,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,447 miles
    Test number
    650546087636
    • 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)

  13. Pass56,104 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,104 miles
    Test number
    824566619825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,784 miles (+2,213)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,784 miles
    Test number
    295505560391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,571 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,571 miles
    Test number
    527052975033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,319 miles
    Test number
    548619964017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,319 miles (+3,638)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,319 miles
    Test number
    339409564087
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass47,681 miles (+2,661)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,681 miles
    Test number
    896333473059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,020 miles (+4,729)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,020 miles
    Test number
    375183472002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,291 miles (+4,206)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,291 miles
    Test number
    606746561070
    • 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)
    • NoteAll four tyres starting to perrish
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

  21. Pass36,085 miles (+3,899)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,085 miles
    Test number
    102337760498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,186 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,186 miles
    Test number
    950571669062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,559 miles
    Test number
    364705668076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,559 miles (+3,070)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,559 miles
    Test number
    701745168070
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass26,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,489 miles
    Test number
    162048667460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,498 miles (+3,220)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,498 miles
    Test number
    753738967043
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  27. Pass23,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,278 miles
    Test number
    201547886076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T190 JCF

Does T190 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T190 JCF is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T190 JCF?
The MOT on T190 JCF is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T190 JCF done?
T190 JCF was recorded at 98,619 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 3,806 miles a year.
Has T190 JCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T190 JCF has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T190 JCF 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 T190 JCF find?
T190 JCF passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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