BMW 523
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T228 SFGMOT history
T228 SFG is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 5 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,043 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 May 2023
- Mileage
- 127,043 mi
- At MOT on 23 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,730 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T228 SFG
- 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
- 5 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 23 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T228 SFG was last recorded at 127,043 miles on 23 May 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 127,043 miles · 19 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,730 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 127,043 miles
- 2021 – 124,712 miles
- 2020 – 122,421 miles
- 2019 – 120,632 miles
- 2018 – 118,162 miles
- 2017 – 114,824 miles
- 2016 – 111,406 miles
- 2015 – 107,843 miles
- 2014 – 106,134 miles
- 2013 – 104,682 miles
- 2012 – 103,075 miles
- 2011 – 100,029 miles
- 2010 – 96,870 miles
- 2009 – 91,887 miles
- 2008 – 85,829 miles
- 2007 – 78,204 miles
- 2006 – 72,197 miles
- 2005 – 64,214 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,043 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
25 tests since 18 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,043 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2023
- Odometer
- 127,043 miles
- Test number
- 200838914700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,043 miles (+2,331)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,043 miles
- Test number
- 695038535143
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass124,712 miles (+2,291)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2022
- Odometer
- 124,712 miles
- Test number
- 263050322320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,421 miles (+1,789)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2021
- Odometer
- 122,421 miles
- Test number
- 168705731848
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,632 miles (+2,470)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 120,632 miles
- Test number
- 313612997209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,162 miles (+3,338)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 118,162 miles
- Test number
- 418320443074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,824 miles (+3,418)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 114,824 miles
- Test number
- 233225960035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,406 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 111,406 miles
- Test number
- 394059580290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,406 miles (+3,563)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,406 miles
- Test number
- 823764820277
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass107,843 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 107,843 miles
- Test number
- 479872185126
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBrake pipes coated in grease
Fail107,843 miles (+1,709)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,843 miles
- Test number
- 746831285132
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBrake pipes coated in grease
Pass106,134 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 106,134 miles
- Test number
- 656167294194
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake pipes greased proir to test
Fail106,134 miles (+1,452)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,134 miles
- Test number
- 987426294148
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake pipes greased proir to test
Pass104,682 miles (+1,607)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 104,682 miles
- Test number
- 759068873177
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront to rear brake pipes undersealed not allowing full inspection of pipes
Pass103,075 miles (+1)2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 103,075 miles
- Test number
- 357729192171
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes cover in underseal not allowing full inspection
- NoteOffside front through wing brake pipe covered in underseal not allowing full inspection
Fail103,074 miles (+3,045)4 failures2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,074 miles
- Test number
- 588918992171
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes cover in underseal not allowing full inspection
- NoteOffside front through wing brake pipe covered in underseal not allowing full inspection
Pass100,029 miles (+3,159)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 100,029 miles
- Test number
- 315212681144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,870 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 96,870 miles
- Test number
- 723746570153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,870 miles (+4,983)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,870 miles
- Test number
- 694956270125
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass91,887 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 91,887 miles
- Test number
- 170219189143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,884 miles (+6,055)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,884 miles
- Test number
- 291938789415
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Inner Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Inner Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Pass85,829 miles (+7,625)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 85,829 miles
- Test number
- 824792878119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,204 miles (+6,007)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 78,204 miles
- Test number
- 803453697108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,197 miles (+7,983)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 72,197 miles
- Test number
- 473935986167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,214 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 64,214 miles
- Test number
- 284039295116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T228 SFG
- Does T228 SFG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T228 SFG expired on 24 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T228 SFG?
- The MOT on T228 SFG expired on 24 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T228 SFG done?
- T228 SFG was recorded at 127,043 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2022, an average of 3,730 miles a year.
- Has T228 SFG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T228 SFG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on T228 SFG 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 T228 SFG find?
- T228 SFG passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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