
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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryO/s n/s outer sills slightly rustedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
Pass152,562 miles (+214)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 152,562 miles
- Test number
- 172403117471
- AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill heavily corroded
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))
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
Pass131,400 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 131,400 miles
- Test number
- 612843412555
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
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
Pass124,307 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 124,307 miles
- Test number
- 786975511713
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass111,850 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 111,850 miles
- Test number
- 358671614434
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass71,383 miles (+2,927)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 71,383 miles
- Test number
- 442075178266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,456 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 68,456 miles
- Test number
- 852306557230
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass157,518 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 157,518 miles
- Test number
- 700906736293
- NoteAdvises still apply from previous test
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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