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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T226 KBAMOT history

T226 KBA is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 174,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
174,397 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T226 KBA
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T226 KBA was last recorded at 174,397 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Feb 2012: 10,454 miles, lower than 99,985 miles on 14 Feb 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
174,349 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
5,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,397 miles
  • 2025 – 165,289 miles
  • 2024 – 152,239 miles
  • 2023 – 140,757 miles
  • 2022 – 137,585 miles
  • 2021 – 136,553 miles
  • 2020 – 134,477 miles
  • 2019 – 133,773 miles
  • 2018 – 128,508 miles
  • 2017 – 124,712 miles
  • 2016 – 121,181 miles
  • 2015 – 117,456 miles
  • 2014 – 113,407 miles
  • 2013 – 109,255 miles
  • 2012 – 10,454 miles
  • 2011 – 99,985 miles
  • 2010 – 96,257 miles
  • 2009 – 90,959 miles
  • 2008 – 86,177 miles
  • 2007 – 77,042 miles
  • 2006 – 67,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,397 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,397 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    174,397 miles
    Test number
    134098962497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail174,349 miles (+9,060)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,349 miles
    Test number
    455892189340
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass165,289 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    165,289 miles
    Test number
    772346433694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail165,286 miles (+13,047)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,286 miles
    Test number
    966565614503
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass152,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    152,239 miles
    Test number
    979129814604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail152,239 miles (+11,482)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,239 miles
    Test number
    936519901281
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass140,757 miles (+3,172)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    140,757 miles
    Test number
    332444971791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,585 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,585 miles
    Test number
    268641403550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail137,566 miles (+1,013)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,566 miles
    Test number
    751137562175
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass136,553 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    136,553 miles
    Test number
    189658443468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,477 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    134,477 miles
    Test number
    986334291663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass133,773 miles (+5,265)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    133,773 miles
    Test number
    798165479747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,508 miles (+3,796)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    128,508 miles
    Test number
    387875475235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,712 miles (+3,531)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    124,712 miles
    Test number
    217302946439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass121,181 miles (+3,725)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    121,181 miles
    Test number
    995178755208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,456 miles (+4,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    117,456 miles
    Test number
    136634655083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass113,407 miles (+4,152)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    113,407 miles
    Test number
    335372454064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,255 miles (+98,801)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    109,255 miles
    Test number
    565902453012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,454 miles (-89,531)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    10,454 miles
    Test number
    817771552070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    99,985 miles
    Test number
    806375541065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail99,985 miles (+3,728)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,985 miles
    Test number
    618145841093
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass96,257 miles (+5,298)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    96,257 miles
    Test number
    372346030002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass90,959 miles (+4,782)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    90,959 miles
    Test number
    483955239068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass86,177 miles (+9,135)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    86,177 miles
    Test number
    350605148055
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDeterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

  25. Pass77,042 miles (+9,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    77,042 miles
    Test number
    961165347031
    • 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)

  26. Pass67,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    67,872 miles
    Test number
    962631456088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T226 KBA

Does T226 KBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T226 KBA is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T226 KBA?
The MOT on T226 KBA is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T226 KBA done?
T226 KBA was recorded at 174,397 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 5,319 miles a year.
Has T226 KBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T226 KBA has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T226 KBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T226 KBA find?
T226 KBA passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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