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BMW 523

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T273 KGSMOT history

T273 KGS is a black petrol BMW 523 first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2022 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 237,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2022
Mileage
237,621 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2021
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T273 KGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T273 KGS was last recorded at 237,621 miles on 22 Oct 2021, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
237,610 miles · 16 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
6,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 237,621 miles
  • 2020 – 237,610 miles
  • 2016 – 228,210 miles
  • 2015 – 213,233 miles
  • 2012 – 202,540 miles
  • 2011 – 190,940 miles
  • 2010 – 186,086 miles
  • 2008 – 168,312 miles
  • 2007 – 155,819 miles
  • 2006 – 144,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,621 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,621 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    237,621 miles
    Test number
    719873402319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail237,620 miles (+10)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,620 miles
    Test number
    281351455147
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass237,610 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    237,610 miles
    Test number
    172373883471
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail237,608 miles (+9,398)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,608 miles
    Test number
    583137947344
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass228,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    228,210 miles
    Test number
    387498563393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail228,209 miles (+14,976)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,209 miles
    Test number
    265534969546
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  7. Pass213,233 miles (+10,693)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    213,233 miles
    Test number
    525126845105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  8. Pass202,540 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    202,540 miles
    Test number
    539267572204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail202,530 miles (+11,590)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,530 miles
    Test number
    766786772208
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass190,940 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    190,940 miles
    Test number
    538796861203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass186,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    186,086 miles
    Test number
    743906150225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail186,086 miles (+17,774)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,086 miles
    Test number
    702022050240
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass168,312 miles (+12,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    168,312 miles
    Test number
    514557958270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass155,819 miles (+11,370)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    155,819 miles
    Test number
    790038557220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass144,449 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    144,449 miles
    Test number
    761993236259
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T273 KGS

Does T273 KGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T273 KGS expired on 21 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T273 KGS?
The MOT on T273 KGS expired on 21 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T273 KGS done?
T273 KGS was recorded at 237,621 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2021, an average of 6,142 miles a year.
Has T273 KGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T273 KGS has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T273 KGS 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 T273 KGS find?
T273 KGS passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2021 with 6 advisories: nearside front non obligatory mirror damaged; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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