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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T199 MVXMOT history

T199 MVX is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 161,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2023
Mileage
161,478 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T199 MVX
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
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T199 MVX was last recorded at 161,478 miles on 14 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Oct 2013: 140,646 miles, lower than 140,649 miles on 21 Oct 2013.
  • 14 Mar 2022: 161,478 miles, lower than 165,802 miles on 3 Feb 2021.

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
165,802 miles · 3 Feb 2021
Average per year
4,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 161,478 miles
  • 2021 – 165,802 miles
  • 2019 – 165,702 miles
  • 2018 – 165,608 miles
  • 2017 – 157,124 miles
  • 2015 – 156,640 miles
  • 2014 – 152,294 miles
  • 2013 – 140,646 miles
  • 2012 – 131,127 miles
  • 2011 – 127,898 miles
  • 2010 – 120,713 miles
  • 2009 – 114,514 miles
  • 2008 – 106,021 miles
  • 2007 – 99,417 miles
  • 2006 – 92,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,478 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Corrosion present o/s/r inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Light scratches and small chips in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,478 miles (-4,324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    161,478 miles
    Test number
    684238187003
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass165,802 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    165,802 miles
    Test number
    197360556602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,702 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    165,702 miles
    Test number
    776110957843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail165,702 miles (+94)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,702 miles
    Test number
    611910484934
    • Repaired at testDriver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass165,608 miles (+8,484)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    165,608 miles
    Test number
    839886714495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass157,124 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    157,124 miles
    Test number
    879539029707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,640 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    156,640 miles
    Test number
    210289712196
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present o/s/r inner sill
    • AdvisoryLight scratches and small chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail156,640 miles (+4,346)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,640 miles
    Test number
    850484664296
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present o/s/r inner sill
    • AdvisoryLight scratches and small chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass152,294 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    152,294 miles
    Test number
    785686894227
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn inner edges
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteNearside washer jet not working
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on edges

  10. Fail152,294 miles (+11,648)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,294 miles
    Test number
    186876494232
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn inner edges
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteNearside washer jet not working
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on edges

  11. Pass140,646 miles (-3)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    140,646 miles
    Test number
    388345093292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteWashers poor

  12. Fail140,649 miles (+9,522)4 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,649 miles
    Test number
    868734193221
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteWashers poor

  13. Pass131,127 miles (+3,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    131,127 miles
    Test number
    305418492264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass127,898 miles (+7,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    127,898 miles
    Test number
    588764611240
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass120,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    120,713 miles
    Test number
    174792120265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail120,713 miles (+6,199)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,713 miles
    Test number
    890311720207
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass114,514 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    114,514 miles
    Test number
    370642659240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail114,514 miles (+8,493)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,514 miles
    Test number
    151891359248
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass106,021 miles (+6,604)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    106,021 miles
    Test number
    761999078161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,417 miles (+7,198)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    99,417 miles
    Test number
    864533487185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  21. Pass92,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    92,219 miles
    Test number
    552196186193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T199 MVX

Does T199 MVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T199 MVX expired on 13 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T199 MVX?
The MOT on T199 MVX expired on 13 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T199 MVX done?
T199 MVX was recorded at 161,478 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2022, an average of 4,414 miles a year.
Has T199 MVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T199 MVX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on T199 MVX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T199 MVX find?
T199 MVX passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear jacking point.

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