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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T21 WDYMOT history

T21 WDY is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2025
Mileage
144,371 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 WDY
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
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 WDY was last recorded at 144,371 miles on 21 Oct 2024, 249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,122 miles · 5 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
249 miles
Average per year
4,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 144,371 miles
  • 2023 – 144,122 miles
  • 2022 – 134,231 miles
  • 2021 – 126,555 miles
  • 2020 – 121,415 miles
  • 2019 – 118,772 miles
  • 2018 – 114,609 miles
  • 2017 – 113,394 miles
  • 2016 – 110,086 miles
  • 2015 – 103,428 miles
  • 2014 – 98,946 miles
  • 2013 – 92,729 miles
  • 2012 – 87,258 miles
  • 2011 – 82,207 miles
  • 2009 – 77,035 miles
  • 2008 – 73,706 miles
  • 2007 – 68,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,371 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,371 miles (+249)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    144,371 miles
    Test number
    281056739674
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail144,122 miles (+9,891)3 dangerous14 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,122 miles
    Test number
    316844289977
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass134,231 miles (+7,676)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    134,231 miles
    Test number
    793104542728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,555 miles (+5,140)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,555 miles
    Test number
    664899252030
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass121,415 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,415 miles
    Test number
    817039086066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,772 miles (+4,163)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,772 miles
    Test number
    103744491555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,609 miles (+1,215)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    114,609 miles
    Test number
    233490621114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,394 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    113,394 miles
    Test number
    199697916429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,086 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    110,086 miles
    Test number
    112249638767
    • AdvisoryHigh Viz Brake light inop
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail110,085 miles (+6,657)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,085 miles
    Test number
    898242268427
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235-45-17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235-45-17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHigh Viz Brake light inop
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass103,428 miles (+4,482)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    103,428 miles
    Test number
    116670643013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,946 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    98,946 miles
    Test number
    106275144352
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside reverse light inop

  13. Fail98,946 miles (+6,217)3 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,946 miles
    Test number
    447235944499
    • Repaired at testFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside reverse light inop

  14. Pass92,729 miles (+5,471)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    92,729 miles
    Test number
    259978443375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,258 miles
    Test number
    277886682213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,258 miles (+5,051)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,258 miles
    Test number
    557524782201
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass82,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    82,207 miles
    Test number
    336027831241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,207 miles (+5,172)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,207 miles
    Test number
    798587531238
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass77,035 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    77,035 miles
    Test number
    340444409457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,706 miles (+5,055)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    73,706 miles
    Test number
    420969928247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    68,651 miles
    Test number
    923717077193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 WDY

Does T21 WDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T21 WDY expired on 20 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T21 WDY?
The MOT on T21 WDY expired on 20 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T21 WDY done?
T21 WDY was recorded at 144,371 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2024, an average of 4,371 miles a year.
Has T21 WDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 WDY has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T21 WDY 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 T21 WDY find?
T21 WDY passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2024 with 5 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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