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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T197 MVXMOT history

T197 MVX is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 30 MOT tests, with 169,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2023
Mileage
169,450 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2022
MOT tests
30
15 passed · 15 failed
Per year
764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 MVX
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
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T197 MVX was last recorded at 169,450 miles on 1 Apr 2022, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Sept 2007: 68,445 miles, lower than 157,518 miles on 24 Aug 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
169,443 miles · 22 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 169,450 miles
  • 2020 – 165,916 miles
  • 2019 – 160,051 miles
  • 2018 – 152,562 miles
  • 2017 – 131,400 miles
  • 2016 – 124,307 miles
  • 2015 – 117,183 miles
  • 2014 – 111,850 miles
  • 2013 – 105,689 miles
  • 2012 – 92,482 miles
  • 2011 – 85,291 miles
  • 2010 – 74,561 miles
  • 2008 – 71,383 miles
  • 2007 – 68,456 miles
  • 2006 – 157,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,450 miles
  • AdvisoryO/s n/s outer sills slightly rustedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,450 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    169,450 miles
    Test number
    965263894426
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s outer sills slightly rusted
  2. Fail169,443 miles (+3,527)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,443 miles
    Test number
    446634860575
    • MajorEmissions not tested water leak and over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s outer sills slightly rusted
  3. Pass165,916 miles (+10)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    165,916 miles
    Test number
    524786058603
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail165,906 miles (+5,855)2 dangerous13 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,906 miles
    Test number
    772972986380
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass160,051 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    160,051 miles
    Test number
    683462002016
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff Oil Leak
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Ns + Os Inner Sill Corroded
  6. Fail160,050 miles (+7,488)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,050 miles
    Test number
    432243986678
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff Oil Leak
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Ns + Os Inner Sill Corroded
  7. Pass152,562 miles (+214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    152,562 miles
    Test number
    172403117471
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill heavily corroded
  8. Fail152,348 miles (+283)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,348 miles
    Test number
    233813313724
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail152,065 miles (+20,665)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,065 miles
    Test number
    548199309866
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff leaking
  10. Pass131,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    131,400 miles
    Test number
    612843412555
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking
  11. Fail131,399 miles (+7,092)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,399 miles
    Test number
    989209930403
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking
  12. Pass124,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    124,307 miles
    Test number
    786975511713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail124,305 miles (+7,122)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,305 miles
    Test number
    199185442377
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass117,183 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    117,183 miles
    Test number
    308905805286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Fail117,180 miles (+5,330)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,180 miles
    Test number
    898053405264
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass111,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    111,850 miles
    Test number
    358671614434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail111,850 miles (+6,161)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,850 miles
    Test number
    367931414444
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass105,689 miles (+1)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,689 miles
    Test number
    546913783105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail105,688 miles (+13,206)1 dangerous3 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,688 miles
    Test number
    615212183126
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass92,482 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,482 miles
    Test number
    828192802130
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Fail92,482 miles (+7,191)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,482 miles
    Test number
    377452002174
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Pass85,291 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    85,291 miles
    Test number
    638682851009
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  23. Fail85,291 miles (+10,730)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,291 miles
    Test number
    626082051035
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  24. Pass74,561 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    74,561 miles
    Test number
    754669220094
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  25. Fail74,561 miles (+3,178)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,561 miles
    Test number
    273339420072
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass71,383 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    71,383 miles
    Test number
    442075178266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass68,456 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    68,456 miles
    Test number
    852306557230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail68,445 miles (-89,073)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,445 miles
    Test number
    171019647251
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure
  29. Pass157,518 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    157,518 miles
    Test number
    700906736293
    • NoteAdvises still apply from previous test
  30. Fail157,518 miles1 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,518 miles
    Test number
    371773136406
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing inner edge, n/s/r and o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm, rear pads low and rear discs in poor condition, condensation in light lenses.

Questions about T197 MVX

Does T197 MVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T197 MVX expired on 31 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T197 MVX?
The MOT on T197 MVX expired on 31 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T197 MVX done?
T197 MVX was recorded at 169,450 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2022, an average of 764 miles a year.
Has T197 MVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 MVX has failed 15 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T197 MVX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T197 MVX find?
T197 MVX passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2022 with 1 advisory: o/s n/s outer sills slightly rusted.

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