
BMW 523
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T243 SPLMOT history
T243 SPL is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 32 MOT tests, with 161,105 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 161,105 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 32
- 17 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 4,834 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T243 SPL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 523
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 13 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
T243 SPL was last recorded at 161,105 miles on 31 Mar 2023, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 161,027 miles · 19 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 78 miles
- Average per year
- 4,834 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 161,105 miles
- 2022 – 161,027 miles
- 2021 – 159,159 miles
- 2020 – 156,516 miles
- 2019 – 153,057 miles
- 2018 – 149,699 miles
- 2017 – 145,221 miles
- 2016 – 140,569 miles
- 2015 – 135,228 miles
- 2014 – 130,786 miles
- 2013 – 125,478 miles
- 2012 – 121,226 miles
- 2011 – 115,217 miles
- 2010 – 108,983 miles
- 2009 – 104,613 miles
- 2008 – 96,978 miles
- 2007 – 88,168 miles
- 2006 – 80,832 miles
- 2005 – 76,885 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory9 MOTs, 2010–2016
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016
Rear SILENCER HEAT SHEILD INSECURE
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside HEAD LAMP ON LOWER SETTING
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
32 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail161,105 miles (+78)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,105 miles
- Test number
- 448367311045
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail161,027 miles (+4)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,027 miles
- Test number
- 690150869244
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail161,023 miles (+1,864)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,023 miles
- Test number
- 653746837870
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear exhaust heat shield loose but still secure.
- AdvisoryEngine appears to have a misfire.
Pass159,159 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 159,159 miles
- Test number
- 517637775222
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail159,152 miles (+2,636)8 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,152 miles
- Test number
- 871652811344
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass156,516 miles (+86)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 156,516 miles
- Test number
- 730132362357
- AdvisoryOffside HEAD LAMP ON LOWER SETTING
- AdvisoryRear SILENCER HEAT SHEILD INSECURE
Fail156,430 miles (+3,373)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,430 miles
- Test number
- 388990515903
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside HEAD LAMP ON LOWER SETTING
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear SILENCER HEAT SHEILD INSECURE
Pass153,057 miles (+3,358)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 153,057 miles
- Test number
- 967917019997
- AdvisoryOffside HEAD LAMP ON LOWER SETTING
Pass149,699 miles (+100)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 149,699 miles
- Test number
- 234302864361
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear SILENCER HEAT SHEILD INSECURE
Fail149,599 miles (+4,378)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,599 miles
- Test number
- 602217584937
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear SILENCER HEAT SHEILD INSECURE
Pass145,221 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 145,221 miles
- Test number
- 419509045911
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Fail145,221 miles (+4,652)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,221 miles
- Test number
- 457358994549
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Pass140,569 miles (+68)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 140,569 miles
- Test number
- 217401553084
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail140,501 miles (+5,273)8 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,501 miles
- Test number
- 378130788263
- FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE AND CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass135,228 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 135,228 miles
- Test number
- 902332018594
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail135,228 miles (+4,442)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,228 miles
- Test number
- 812159868532
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass130,786 miles (+5,308)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 130,786 miles
- Test number
- 585797414387
- NoteNear side rear inner side light not working
Pass125,478 miles (+77)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 125,478 miles
- Test number
- 749243333390
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteTemporary repair to off side rear light lense
Fail125,401 miles (+4,175)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,401 miles
- Test number
- 465524023416
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteTemporary repair to off side rear light lense
Pass121,226 miles (+187)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 121,226 miles
- Test number
- 567154822343
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteDisc pad warning light on
Fail121,039 miles (+5,822)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,039 miles
- Test number
- 119107012383
- FailureNearside 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)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteDisc pad warning light on
- NoteOff side rear inner side light not working
Pass115,217 miles (+183)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 115,217 miles
- Test number
- 425419611429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,034 miles (+6,051)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,034 miles
- Test number
- 109346281224
- FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Pass108,983 miles (+113)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 108,983 miles
- Test number
- 574166080238
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteCut in outer side wall near side front tyre
Fail108,870 miles (+4,257)1 failure5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,870 miles
- Test number
- 432584270227
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteCut in outer side wall near side front tyre
Pass104,613 miles (+275)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 104,613 miles
- Test number
- 941218759253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,338 miles (+7,360)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,338 miles
- Test number
- 251682659295
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass96,978 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 96,978 miles
- Test number
- 420182658293
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Fail96,976 miles (+8,808)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,976 miles
- Test number
- 434242158258
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass88,168 miles (+7,336)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 88,168 miles
- Test number
- 270815157260
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass80,832 miles (+3,947)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 80,832 miles
- Test number
- 841637156225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,885 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 76,885 miles
- Test number
- 372390205315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T243 SPL
- Does T243 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T243 SPL expired on 2 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T243 SPL?
- The MOT on T243 SPL expired on 2 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T243 SPL done?
- T243 SPL was recorded at 161,105 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2023, an average of 4,834 miles a year.
- Has T243 SPL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T243 SPL has failed 15 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on T243 SPL 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 T243 SPL find?
- T243 SPL failed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2023 with 5 major defects and 1 advisory: driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high, and 3 more.
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