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BMW 523

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T207 BVPMOT history

T207 BVP is a black petrol BMW 523 first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 185,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
185,623 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T207 BVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T207 BVP was last recorded at 185,623 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 2,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,199 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,424 miles
Average per year
6,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,623 miles
  • 2025 – 183,199 miles
  • 2024 – 181,272 miles
  • 2023 – 178,542 miles
  • 2022 – 176,210 miles
  • 2021 – 173,745 miles
  • 2020 – 171,547 miles
  • 2019 – 168,351 miles
  • 2018 – 164,538 miles
  • 2017 – 159,738 miles
  • 2016 – 154,600 miles
  • 2015 – 150,645 miles
  • 2014 – 143,423 miles
  • 2013 – 133,472 miles
  • 2012 – 119,756 miles
  • 2011 – 107,011 miles
  • 2010 – 98,436 miles
  • 2009 – 92,596 miles
  • 2008 – 82,862 miles
  • 2007 – 65,182 miles
  • 2006 – 53,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,623 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside front outer sill damaged and slightly corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear both outer sills/floor panels corroding.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both outer sills have covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass185,623 miles (+2,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    185,623 miles
    Test number
    274552034613
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer sill damaged and slightly corroded

  2. Pass183,199 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    183,199 miles
    Test number
    194919767700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass181,272 miles (+2,730)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    181,272 miles
    Test number
    677604255350
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass178,542 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    178,542 miles
    Test number
    712412388240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail178,531 miles (+2,321)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,531 miles
    Test number
    755428884986
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass176,210 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    176,210 miles
    Test number
    484824710927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail176,187 miles (+2,442)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,187 miles
    Test number
    617290560411
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass173,745 miles (+2,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    173,745 miles
    Test number
    362930473685
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass171,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    171,547 miles
    Test number
    221365188888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail171,547 miles (+3,196)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,547 miles
    Test number
    135687031943
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass168,351 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    168,351 miles
    Test number
    717517709705
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both outer sills/floor panels corroding.

  12. Fail168,337 miles (+3,799)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,337 miles
    Test number
    665625601694
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both outer sills/floor panels corroding.

  13. Pass164,538 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    164,538 miles
    Test number
    699014769364
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills have covers fitted
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner and outer sills rusty
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever comes up along way
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre tread bald on inner edge

  14. Fail164,530 miles (+4,792)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,530 miles
    Test number
    889985216503
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills have covers fitted
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner and outer sills rusty
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever comes up along way
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre tread bald on inner edge

  15. Pass159,738 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    159,738 miles
    Test number
    153334631241
    • AdvisoryCorrosion n/s and o/s outer sills not excessive at time of test
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

  16. Fail159,738 miles (+5,138)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,738 miles
    Test number
    547674332683
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion n/s and o/s outer sills not excessive at time of test
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

  17. Pass154,600 miles (+3,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    154,600 miles
    Test number
    533432110110
    • AdvisorySlight wear and play in nearside rear [REAR] suspension arm .

  18. Pass150,645 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    150,645 miles
    Test number
    336050795057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s outer sill corroded
    • NoteOil leak diff

  19. Fail150,645 miles (+7,222)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,645 miles
    Test number
    247787585078
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s outer sill corroded
    • NoteOil leak diff

  20. Pass143,423 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    143,423 miles
    Test number
    245088994007
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail143,419 miles (+9,947)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,419 miles
    Test number
    468315594038
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass133,472 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    133,472 miles
    Test number
    957376583018
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail133,472 miles (+13,716)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,472 miles
    Test number
    127245483077
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass119,756 miles (+76)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    119,756 miles
    Test number
    267911202400
    • NoteBoth rear main metal brake pipes corroded above fuel tank.
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread stepping on inner edge .
    • NoteRear number plate discoloured and laminate separating .

  25. Fail119,680 miles (+12,669)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,680 miles
    Test number
    709114392060
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth rear main metal brake pipes corroded above fuel tank.
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread stepping on inner edge .
    • NoteRear number plate discoloured and laminate separating .

  26. Pass107,011 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    107,011 miles
    Test number
    258241801467
    • NoteBoth rear main metal brake corroded around fuel tank area .
    • NoteSlight wear and play in nearside rear suspension lower arm bearings.

  27. Fail107,011 miles (+8,575)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,011 miles
    Test number
    748041501118
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear main metal brake corroded around fuel tank area .

  28. Pass98,436 miles (+5,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    98,436 miles
    Test number
    533015880018
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass92,596 miles (+9,734)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    92,596 miles
    Test number
    561191019140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Pass82,862 miles (+17,680)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    82,862 miles
    Test number
    662777208111
    • NoteRear number plate becoming discoloured

  31. Pass65,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    65,182 miles
    Test number
    153985997499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail65,182 miles (+11,509)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,182 miles
    Test number
    882064097079
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  33. Pass53,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    53,673 miles
    Test number
    274024116173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T207 BVP

Does T207 BVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T207 BVP is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T207 BVP?
The MOT on T207 BVP is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T207 BVP done?
T207 BVP was recorded at 185,623 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 6,652 miles a year.
Has T207 BVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T207 BVP has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T207 BVP 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 T207 BVP find?
T207 BVP passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front outer sill damaged and slightly corroded.

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