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BMW 523

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T257 VHOMOT history

T257 VHO is a red petrol BMW 523 first used on 28 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 175,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2023
Mileage
175,989 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2022
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T257 VHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T257 VHO was last recorded at 175,989 miles on 28 Jul 2022, 16,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,249 miles · 19 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
16,740 miles
Average per year
4,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 175,989 miles
  • 2021 – 159,249 miles
  • 2020 – 149,126 miles
  • 2019 – 132,688 miles
  • 2018 – 130,727 miles
  • 2017 – 124,460 miles
  • 2016 – 110,857 miles
  • 2015 – 109,597 miles
  • 2014 – 109,281 miles
  • 2013 – 108,510 miles
  • 2012 – 107,547 miles
  • 2011 – 106,342 miles
  • 2010 – 106,153 miles
  • 2009 – 104,110 miles
  • 2008 – 102,189 miles
  • 2007 – 100,801 miles
  • 2006 – 99,891 miles
  • 2005 – 96,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,989 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,989 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    175,989 miles
    Test number
    127145514149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail175,989 miles (+16,740)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,989 miles
    Test number
    858545653018
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass159,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    159,249 miles
    Test number
    867207600859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail159,249 miles (+10,123)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,249 miles
    Test number
    874757032803
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass149,126 miles (+16,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    149,126 miles
    Test number
    791910312359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass132,688 miles (+1,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    132,688 miles
    Test number
    514680543073
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass130,727 miles (+6,267)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    130,727 miles
    Test number
    164949541513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    124,460 miles
    Test number
    981000682547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,460 miles (+13,603)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,460 miles
    Test number
    994264892973
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  10. Pass110,857 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    110,857 miles
    Test number
    452957887836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,597 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    109,597 miles
    Test number
    764542973344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,281 miles (+771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    109,281 miles
    Test number
    229304804350
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass108,510 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    108,510 miles
    Test number
    739649793216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    107,547 miles
    Test number
    465240502457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,547 miles (+1,205)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,547 miles
    Test number
    325430002360
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  16. Pass106,342 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    106,342 miles
    Test number
    585507091266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,153 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    106,153 miles
    Test number
    272990900301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass104,110 miles (+1,921)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    104,110 miles
    Test number
    920409299297
    • Note235/45/zr17
    • NoteFront inner brake pads look low
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear inner + outer edges

  19. Pass102,189 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    102,189 miles
    Test number
    923581308360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,801 miles (+910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    100,801 miles
    Test number
    824509197205
    • 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)

  21. Pass99,891 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    99,891 miles
    Test number
    894397296258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail99,887 miles (+2,958)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,887 miles
    Test number
    112209586288
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  23. Pass96,929 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    96,929 miles
    Test number
    684368275269
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on limit on outer edges

Questions about T257 VHO

Does T257 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T257 VHO expired on 27 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T257 VHO?
The MOT on T257 VHO expired on 27 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T257 VHO done?
T257 VHO was recorded at 175,989 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2022, an average of 4,703 miles a year.
Has T257 VHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T257 VHO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T257 VHO 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 T257 VHO find?
T257 VHO passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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