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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T203 UFSMOT history

T203 UFS is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 167,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2021
Mileage
167,983 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T203 UFS
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 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T203 UFS was last recorded at 167,983 miles on 15 Nov 2021, 4,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,499 miles · 10 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
4,484 miles
Average per year
4,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 167,983 miles
  • 2020 – 163,499 miles
  • 2019 – 158,332 miles
  • 2018 – 157,099 miles
  • 2017 – 155,790 miles
  • 2016 – 153,971 miles
  • 2015 – 152,510 miles
  • 2014 – 150,279 miles
  • 2013 – 148,939 miles
  • 2012 – 147,695 miles
  • 2011 – 146,359 miles
  • 2010 – 144,930 miles
  • 2009 – 142,431 miles
  • 2008 – 135,950 miles
  • 2007 – 116,133 miles
  • 2006 – 91,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail167,983 miles
  • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers failed on test stuck halfway up (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryPower steering noisy

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail167,983 miles (+4,484)11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,983 miles
    Test number
    707141133177
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers failed on test stuck halfway up (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisy

  2. Pass163,499 miles (+5,167)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    163,499 miles
    Test number
    859855935227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on osr inner sill. slight corrosion on nsf sill

  3. Pass158,332 miles (+1,233)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    158,332 miles
    Test number
    106536723115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle

  4. Pass157,099 miles (+1,309)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    157,099 miles
    Test number
    322767219087
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Pass155,790 miles (+1,819)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    155,790 miles
    Test number
    466910427906
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre depth low/perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre depth low /perished
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  6. Pass153,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    153,971 miles
    Test number
    154815090768
    • AdvisoryReturn fuel pipe corroded

  7. Fail153,971 miles (+1,461)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,971 miles
    Test number
    323169019453
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryReturn fuel pipe corroded

  8. Pass152,510 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    152,510 miles
    Test number
    738506965113
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe corroded

  9. Fail152,510 miles (+2,231)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,510 miles
    Test number
    957050165110
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe corroded

  10. Pass150,279 miles (+1,340)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    150,279 miles
    Test number
    517469564104
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteFuel pipe under vehicle corroded
    • NoteNsf and osf springs corroded
    • NoteOc sill corroded

  11. Pass148,939 miles (+1,244)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    148,939 miles
    Test number
    466439373171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAll four brake discs slightly corroded.
    • NoteFuel pipe under vehicle corroded
    • NoteOs sill corroded

  12. Pass147,695 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    147,695 miles
    Test number
    147888492137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside outer sill corroded

  13. Fail147,695 miles (+1,336)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,695 miles
    Test number
    468555192199
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside outer sill corroded

  14. Pass146,359 miles (+1,429)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    146,359 miles
    Test number
    217080881436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/s outer sill corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  15. Pass144,930 miles (+2,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    144,930 miles
    Test number
    583208940122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass142,431 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    142,431 miles
    Test number
    610390949146
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre and slightly distorted

  17. Fail142,431 miles (+6,481)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,431 miles
    Test number
    821190449129
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre and slightly distorted

  18. Pass135,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    135,950 miles
    Test number
    514595768172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail135,950 miles (+19,817)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,950 miles
    Test number
    230465768180
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass116,133 miles (+24,379)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    116,133 miles
    Test number
    823536667112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass91,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    91,754 miles
    Test number
    834750576128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T203 UFS

Does T203 UFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T203 UFS expired on 9 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T203 UFS?
The MOT on T203 UFS expired on 9 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T203 UFS done?
T203 UFS was recorded at 167,983 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2021, an average of 4,947 miles a year.
Has T203 UFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T203 UFS has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T203 UFS 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 T203 UFS find?
T203 UFS failed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2021 with 11 major defects and 3 advisories: driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers failed on test stuck halfway up; front windscreen wiper not working; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced, and 11 more.

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