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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T286 WAEMOT history

T286 WAE is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 92,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jun 2023
Mileage
92,990 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T286 WAE
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
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T286 WAE was last recorded at 92,990 miles on 1 Jun 2022, 5,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,471 miles · 5 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
5,519 miles
Average per year
2,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 92,990 miles
  • 2021 – 87,471 miles
  • 2020 – 87,466 miles
  • 2019 – 85,425 miles
  • 2018 – 85,173 miles
  • 2017 – 84,698 miles
  • 2016 – 83,668 miles
  • 2015 – 82,383 miles
  • 2014 – 81,292 miles
  • 2013 – 80,219 miles
  • 2012 – 78,542 miles
  • 2011 – 75,672 miles
  • 2010 – 71,897 miles
  • 2009 – 65,871 miles
  • 2008 – 61,335 miles
  • 2007 – 54,383 miles
  • 2006 – 47,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,990 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low. (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,990 miles (+5,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    92,990 miles
    Test number
    661820683158
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass87,471 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    87,471 miles
    Test number
    283748356116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail87,466 miles (+1)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,466 miles
    Test number
    215845705511
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe above rear axle leading to NSR brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail87,465 miles (+2,040)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,465 miles
    Test number
    125463229864
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass85,425 miles (+252)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,425 miles
    Test number
    994448230009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth o/s/r + n/s/r body inner sill corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s/f rack arm
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  6. Pass85,173 miles (+475)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,173 miles
    Test number
    394287935943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  7. Pass84,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,698 miles
    Test number
    860861479328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged corroded (4.1.D.1e)

  8. Fail84,698 miles (+1,030)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,698 miles
    Test number
    475659961831
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged corroded (4.1.D.1e)

  9. Pass83,668 miles (+1,285)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,668 miles
    Test number
    232998867312
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear antiroll bar drop links (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  10. Pass82,383 miles (+1,091)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,383 miles
    Test number
    936870855043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly perished
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly perished
    • NoteTpms light on idicating fault with system

  11. Pass81,292 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,292 miles
    Test number
    449117354006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,291 miles (+1,072)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,291 miles
    Test number
    166636254470
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  13. Pass80,219 miles (+1,677)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    80,219 miles
    Test number
    767100963092
    • NoteTyre pressure monitor indicating a fault?

  14. Pass78,542 miles (+2,870)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,542 miles
    Test number
    218351652014
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteTyre pressure warning indicating a fault ?

  15. Pass75,672 miles (+3,775)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    75,672 miles
    Test number
    107519451429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,897 miles (+6,026)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,897 miles
    Test number
    663360450092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to perish.
    • NoteSlight play in n/s rack arm.

  17. Pass65,871 miles (+4,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,871 miles
    Test number
    883910859054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass61,335 miles (+6,952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,335 miles
    Test number
    830070868008
    • 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)

  19. Pass54,383 miles (+6,569)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,383 miles
    Test number
    593960067043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,814 miles
    Test number
    590558856036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T286 WAE

Does T286 WAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T286 WAE expired on 4 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T286 WAE?
The MOT on T286 WAE expired on 4 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T286 WAE done?
T286 WAE was recorded at 92,990 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2022, an average of 2,779 miles a year.
Has T286 WAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T286 WAE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T286 WAE 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 T286 WAE find?
T286 WAE passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2022 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low..

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