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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T210 DBFMOT history

T210 DBF is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
118,833 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T210 DBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T210 DBF was last recorded at 118,833 miles on 30 May 2026, 3,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,973 miles · 3 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,860 miles
Average per year
3,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,833 miles
  • 2025 – 114,973 miles
  • 2024 – 107,538 miles
  • 2021 – 107,087 miles
  • 2020 – 105,201 miles
  • 2019 – 98,833 miles
  • 2018 – 98,696 miles
  • 2017 – 94,887 miles
  • 2016 – 91,292 miles
  • 2015 – 87,521 miles
  • 2014 – 86,118 miles
  • 2013 – 82,941 miles
  • 2012 – 78,296 miles
  • 2011 – 73,602 miles
  • 2010 – 70,542 miles
  • 2009 – 65,532 miles
  • 2008 – 60,600 miles
  • 2007 – 54,752 miles
  • 2006 – 49,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,833 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,833 miles (+3,860)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    118,833 miles
    Test number
    109779348848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,973 miles (+7,435)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    114,973 miles
    Test number
    275163000235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,538 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    107,538 miles
    Test number
    346342565556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,087 miles (+1,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    107,087 miles
    Test number
    813265907728
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,201 miles (+6,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    105,201 miles
    Test number
    172446358541
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,833 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,833 miles
    Test number
    130593116250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,696 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,696 miles
    Test number
    273762656554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,685 miles (+3,798)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,685 miles
    Test number
    490966117074
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside 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)

  9. Pass94,887 miles (+3,595)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,887 miles
    Test number
    125407361926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,292 miles (+3,771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,292 miles
    Test number
    355173052294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass87,521 miles (+32)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,521 miles
    Test number
    137031075436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail87,489 miles (+1,371)1 dangerous5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,489 miles
    Test number
    365358065072
    • DangerousOffside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass86,118 miles (+3,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,118 miles
    Test number
    107791174016
    • 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)

  14. Pass82,941 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,941 miles
    Test number
    839731283088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,937 miles (+4,641)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,937 miles
    Test number
    116389773498
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass78,296 miles (+4,694)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,296 miles
    Test number
    397882372072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,602 miles (+3,060)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    73,602 miles
    Test number
    245168941084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,542 miles (+5,010)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,542 miles
    Test number
    391663160023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,532 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,532 miles
    Test number
    763396679019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,527 miles (+4,927)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,527 miles
    Test number
    130622579470
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass60,600 miles (+5,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,600 miles
    Test number
    724036468095
    • 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)

  22. Pass54,752 miles (+4,796)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,752 miles
    Test number
    874814857002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    49,956 miles
    Test number
    172115176025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,956 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,956 miles
    Test number
    644052876024
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T210 DBF

Does T210 DBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T210 DBF is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T210 DBF?
The MOT on T210 DBF is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T210 DBF done?
T210 DBF was recorded at 118,833 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 3,407 miles a year.
Has T210 DBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T210 DBF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on T210 DBF 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 T210 DBF find?
T210 DBF passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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