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BMW 523

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T218 SPHMOT history

T218 SPH is a red petrol BMW 523 first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
131,044 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T218 SPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T218 SPH was last recorded at 131,044 miles on 12 May 2026, 2,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,747 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,297 miles
Average per year
3,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,044 miles
  • 2025 – 128,747 miles
  • 2024 – 126,100 miles
  • 2023 – 125,960 miles
  • 2022 – 122,479 miles
  • 2021 – 121,822 miles
  • 2020 – 119,991 miles
  • 2019 – 117,416 miles
  • 2018 – 111,817 miles
  • 2017 – 110,919 miles
  • 2016 – 110,604 miles
  • 2015 – 109,263 miles
  • 2014 – 105,384 miles
  • 2013 – 105,384 miles
  • 2012 – 102,359 miles
  • 2011 – 95,960 miles
  • 2010 – 90,675 miles
  • 2009 – 85,910 miles
  • 2008 – 81,251 miles
  • 2007 – 74,605 miles
  • 2006 – 69,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,044 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant - from expansion tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Park brake low effort
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,044 miles (+2,297)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    131,044 miles
    Test number
    753289143482
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant - from expansion tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Park brake low effort
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,747 miles (+2,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    128,747 miles
    Test number
    578518168751
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,100 miles
    Test number
    293438548862
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail126,100 miles (+140)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,100 miles
    Test number
    741268443245
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail125,960 miles (+3,481)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,960 miles
    Test number
    870737100634
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,479 miles (+657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    122,479 miles
    Test number
    575943455331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass121,822 miles (+1,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    121,822 miles
    Test number
    512732302939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass119,991 miles (+2,575)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,991 miles
    Test number
    606974272094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass117,416 miles (+5,599)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,416 miles
    Test number
    752894166655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,817 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    111,817 miles
    Test number
    837508626760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail111,817 miles (+898)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,817 miles
    Test number
    214583638598
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass110,919 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,919 miles
    Test number
    488564609798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,604 miles (+1,341)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    110,604 miles
    Test number
    704709636853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,263 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    109,263 miles
    Test number
    597912115125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear inner edge scrubbed
    • NoteOffside rear inner edge scrubbed

  15. Fail109,263 miles (+3,879)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,263 miles
    Test number
    467096805104
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear inner edge scrubbed
    • NoteOffside rear inner edge scrubbed

  16. Pass105,384 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    105,384 miles
    Test number
    669103904051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear brake pipes from under fuel tank to rear brake flexis showing light corrosion

  17. Fail105,384 miles (+3,025)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,384 miles
    Test number
    487895663369
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear brake pipes from under fuel tank to rear brake flexis showing light corrosion

  18. Pass102,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    102,359 miles
    Test number
    198266142360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail102,359 miles (+1,744)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,359 miles
    Test number
    495386042393
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass100,615 miles (+4,655)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    100,615 miles
    Test number
    335130332045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,960 miles (+5,285)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    95,960 miles
    Test number
    226671121020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,675 miles (+4,765)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    90,675 miles
    Test number
    180913050063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,910 miles (+4,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    85,910 miles
    Test number
    982331359034
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass81,251 miles (+6,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    81,251 miles
    Test number
    880031458098
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass74,605 miles (+5,489)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    74,605 miles
    Test number
    802090457089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,116 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    69,116 miles
    Test number
    482445956058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear brake disc pads worn low

Questions about T218 SPH

Does T218 SPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T218 SPH is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T218 SPH?
The MOT on T218 SPH is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T218 SPH done?
T218 SPH was recorded at 131,044 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 3,064 miles a year.
Has T218 SPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T218 SPH has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T218 SPH 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 T218 SPH find?
T218 SPH passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 4 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive coolant - from expansion tank; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts; offside rear park brake low effort, and 1 more.

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