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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T1 JCDMOT history

T1 JCD is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,962 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 JCD
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
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 JCD was last recorded at 97,962 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
96,963 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
999 miles
Average per year
3,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,962 miles
  • 2025 – 96,963 miles
  • 2024 – 95,857 miles
  • 2023 – 94,844 miles
  • 2022 – 93,494 miles
  • 2021 – 92,833 miles
  • 2020 – 91,583 miles
  • 2019 – 89,692 miles
  • 2018 – 86,923 miles
  • 2017 – 83,790 miles
  • 2016 – 78,536 miles
  • 2015 – 73,672 miles
  • 2014 – 70,535 miles
  • 2013 – 66,056 miles
  • 2012 – 62,165 miles
  • 2011 – 57,820 miles
  • 2010 – 54,030 miles
  • 2009 – 50,199 miles
  • 2008 – 45,022 miles
  • 2007 – 40,142 miles
  • 2006 – 33,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,962 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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,962 miles (+999)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,962 miles
    Test number
    179081207939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,963 miles (+1,106)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,963 miles
    Test number
    845286781306
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass95,857 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    95,857 miles
    Test number
    335882555019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,844 miles (+1,350)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,844 miles
    Test number
    200387169826
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass93,494 miles (+661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,494 miles
    Test number
    473571902574
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass92,833 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,833 miles
    Test number
    539008433869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,583 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,583 miles
    Test number
    469600837951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,692 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,692 miles
    Test number
    756839298531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Fail89,692 miles (+2,769)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,692 miles
    Test number
    184645977300
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass86,923 miles (+3,133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,923 miles
    Test number
    400156093864
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  11. Pass83,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,790 miles
    Test number
    818897860717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Fail83,790 miles (+5,254)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,790 miles
    Test number
    355224371303
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Pass78,536 miles (+4,864)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,536 miles
    Test number
    278423397371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,672 miles
    Test number
    636740275150
    • 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)
  15. Fail73,672 miles (+3,137)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,672 miles
    Test number
    637750175157
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass70,535 miles (+4,479)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,535 miles
    Test number
    717561784152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,056 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,056 miles
    Test number
    117118163184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,165 miles (+4,345)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,165 miles
    Test number
    567488272159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,820 miles (+3,790)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,820 miles
    Test number
    267532481147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,030 miles (+3,831)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,030 miles
    Test number
    604448960173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,199 miles (+5,177)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,199 miles
    Test number
    693693689193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,022 miles (+4,880)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,022 miles
    Test number
    230473678420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,142 miles (+6,281)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,142 miles
    Test number
    111919077143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,861 miles
    Test number
    813035286123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T1 JCD

Does T1 JCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 JCD is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 JCD?
The MOT on T1 JCD is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 JCD done?
T1 JCD was recorded at 97,962 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 3,188 miles a year.
Has T1 JCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 JCD has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on T1 JCD 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 T1 JCD find?
T1 JCD passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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