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BMW 523

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T271 BHYMOT history

T271 BHY is a grey petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2022
Mileage
99,600 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2021
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T271 BHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T271 BHY was last recorded at 99,600 miles on 20 Oct 2021, 5,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,422 miles · 3 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
5,178 miles
Average per year
3,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 99,600 miles
  • 2020 – 94,422 miles
  • 2019 – 89,310 miles
  • 2018 – 84,655 miles
  • 2017 – 81,056 miles
  • 2015 – 77,155 miles
  • 2013 – 72,781 miles
  • 2012 – 69,057 miles
  • 2011 – 65,937 miles
  • 2010 – 63,420 miles
  • 2009 – 59,615 miles
  • 2007 – 52,323 miles
  • 2006 – 48,864 miles
  • 2005 – 45,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,600 miles
  • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside rear works a bit late (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,600 miles (+5,178)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,600 miles
    Test number
    255642306687
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside rear works a bit late (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass94,422 miles (+5,112)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,422 miles
    Test number
    173984878548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,310 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,310 miles
    Test number
    416036727574
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail89,310 miles (+31)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,310 miles
    Test number
    413905993960
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail89,279 miles (+4,624)1 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,279 miles
    Test number
    197285788423
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rear bracket corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper No high level stop light.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank strap corroded x2

  6. Pass84,655 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,655 miles
    Test number
    544461863533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail84,647 miles (+3,591)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,647 miles
    Test number
    709077648824
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass81,056 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,056 miles
    Test number
    335446278561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral brake light not working
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  9. Fail81,056 miles (+3,901)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,056 miles
    Test number
    596309053301
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral brake light not working
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  10. Pass77,155 miles (+4,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    77,155 miles
    Test number
    277231852003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass72,781 miles (+3,724)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,781 miles
    Test number
    916144973280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    69,057 miles
    Test number
    237728202258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,057 miles (+3,120)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,057 miles
    Test number
    736858702240
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass65,937 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,937 miles
    Test number
    646115411201
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail65,929 miles (+2,509)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,929 miles
    Test number
    459074111215
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail63,420 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,420 miles
    Test number
    823614520225
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass63,420 miles (+3,805)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    63,420 miles
    Test number
    972694520259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,615 miles
    Test number
    113769199099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,615 miles (+7,292)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,615 miles
    Test number
    142029399003
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  20. Pass52,323 miles (+3,459)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,323 miles
    Test number
    190525107237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,864 miles (+3,738)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    48,864 miles
    Test number
    354396416247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    45,126 miles
    Test number
    873911335293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,126 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,126 miles
    Test number
    294651235292
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about T271 BHY

Does T271 BHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T271 BHY expired on 6 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T271 BHY?
The MOT on T271 BHY expired on 6 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T271 BHY done?
T271 BHY was recorded at 99,600 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2021, an average of 3,369 miles a year.
Has T271 BHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T271 BHY has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T271 BHY 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 T271 BHY find?
T271 BHY passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2021 with 4 advisories: brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear works a bit late; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn low; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn low, and 1 more.

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