BMW 523
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T246 VAPMOT history
T246 VAP is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2023 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 104,228 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 104,228 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,057 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T246 VAP
- 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
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T246 VAP was last recorded at 104,228 miles on 18 Jan 2022, 8,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 95,709 miles · 29 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 8,519 miles
- Average per year
- 5,057 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 104,228 miles
- 2021 – 95,709 miles
- 2020 – 90,997 miles
- 2019 – 78,564 miles
- 2018 – 68,141 miles
- 2017 – 60,713 miles
- 2015 – 52,711 miles
- 2014 – 45,731 miles
- 2013 – 35,233 miles
- 2012 – 32,805 miles
- 2011 – 31,390 miles
- 2010 – 29,645 miles
- 2009 – 27,922 miles
- 2008 – 26,584 miles
- 2007 – 25,054 miles
- 2006 – 23,237 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,228 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front n/s front bumper broken and light missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Fog light missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,228 miles (+8,519)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 104,228 miles
- Test number
- 366971637280
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front n/s front bumper broken and light missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass95,709 miles (+12)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 95,709 miles
- Test number
- 603549154506
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySmall stone chip on the windscreen in zone B
Fail95,697 miles (+4,700)2 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,697 miles
- Test number
- 742315817565
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySmall stone chip on the windscreen in zone B
Pass90,997 miles (+530)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 90,997 miles
- Test number
- 588473013287
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail90,467 miles (+11,903)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,467 miles
- Test number
- 976016699894
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass78,564 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 78,564 miles
- Test number
- 351867138899
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail78,564 miles (+10,423)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,564 miles
- Test number
- 310844875329
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,141 miles (+7,428)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 68,141 miles
- Test number
- 858551217338
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Pass60,713 miles (+8,002)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 60,713 miles
- Test number
- 600417338264
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,711 miles (+6,980)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 52,711 miles
- Test number
- 782885759641
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass45,731 miles (+9,811)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 45,731 miles
- Test number
- 145860454348
- 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)
Pass35,920 miles (+687)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 35,920 miles
- Test number
- 406426814052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,233 miles (+1,463)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 35,233 miles
- Test number
- 919874353306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,770 miles (+965)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 33,770 miles
- Test number
- 267654713076
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass32,805 miles (+1,415)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 32,805 miles
- Test number
- 139318812493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,390 miles (+1,745)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 31,390 miles
- Test number
- 697994011033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,645 miles (+1,723)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 29,645 miles
- Test number
- 494089720052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,922 miles (+1,338)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 27,922 miles
- Test number
- 540011229039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,584 miles (+1,530)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 26,584 miles
- Test number
- 694965518018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,054 miles (+1,817)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 25,054 miles
- Test number
- 373691017005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,237 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 23,237 miles
- Test number
- 112462416405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T246 VAP
- Does T246 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T246 VAP expired on 30 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T246 VAP?
- The MOT on T246 VAP expired on 30 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T246 VAP done?
- T246 VAP was recorded at 104,228 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2022, an average of 5,057 miles a year.
- Has T246 VAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T246 VAP has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on T246 VAP 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 T246 VAP find?
- T246 VAP passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2022 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front n/s front bumper broken and light missing, and 3 more.
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